Change in Direction

Gary here, pitch-hitting for Mom again on the blog today. We just got back from her appointment and she is going to discontinue the drug trial. The drug hasn't been as effective lately and the side effects are too difficult to manage during Mom's recovery. She is going to spend her time getting her strength back and looking for a new treatment. The doctors offered several drug options to consider and some have the reputation for being easier on the body, so that's good news.

Needless to say, Mom is happy with the news that there might be something better out there for her. It will take time for the current drug to totally leave her system (before she can start another therapy) so Mom is looking forward to the down time from the constant demands of cancer treatment so she can concentrate on recovering from surgery.

In the meantime, Mom has a full week of "other" appointments ahead to check her progress on recovering from surgery and pneumonia and right now, that's our primary concern. Fighting cancer is hard enough but it's almost impossible when you have pneumonia.

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts, cards and gifts. I can't tell you what a difference it makes for Mom knowing that she has you in her corner. Keep up the great work!