SUNNY IN OAKLAND

So here we are again. Do I dare say that this almost feels normal? That is a creepy thought as I cannot think that there is anything normal about chemo-therapy. Once again Kristin had a lumbar puncture with chemo (chemo injected into the spinal fluid) under anesthesia. After 6 hours of hydration with sodium bicarb, she was started on high dose methotrexate via her broviac catheter. This will take 24 hours and then they give the rescue drug so that it clears from her body. methotrexate actually mimics folic acid and trick the cancer into absorbing it. It then kills these absorbed cells. But, when left into the body for too long it causes serious damage. Thus, the rescue drug leucovorin. Amazing isn't it! Once this clears from her, we are free to go! Yipee! She is tolerating the drugs well, but is emotionally struggling. This is a tough time and the treatment looks to go long and hard through the summer and into the fall. This is devastating for her. My heart hurts for the price she is paying.

Thank you for your continued prayers and faith.
Leslie

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Amy Girl said…
Loved seeing you all at church on Sunday. Kristin you look fabulous. My little Connor said, "She has blonde hair!?" some what suprised. I replied, "Isn't that cool? She can have black, blonde, brown, and red hair any day. She can also have it long or short!"

I hope your time in Oakland speeds by and you get home quickly. Our prayers continue to reach heavenward for you.
May 6, 2008 at 5:13 PM
Forrest said…
Kristin i know i dont write on this much but do know that i am still reading everyone of these posts and my thoughts are still there with you and your happiness. It is very upsetting that you will probably have a bit of a chaotic summer but I'm sure you will make it through and ill be sure to make up for any fun lost sometime later as long as your up for it :). I'm happy you got to go to prom and i hope that it was all you wanted it to be.

keep strong and happy
Puckie
May 6, 2008 at 8:51 PM
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