Hello to all of Jane's friends and family. My name is Robin, and Jane has asked me to post this blog with updates about her progress in this newest challenge.
For those who are not all the way in the information loop, the cancer has returned to Jane's lungs and she has begun a new course of treatment with a drug called Topotecan. The course of treatment involves a one half hour drip three Mondays in a row, followed by one week off. The plan is to do this through January.
The goal of this particular drug is to reduce the size of tumors and hold the disease at bay. The primary side effect of Topotecan is to reduce white and red blood cell counts and to reduce platelets. If that occurs she will have to take shots to bolster bone marrow production and may need platelet transfusions...or it may simply slow down the pace with which she can take to treatments.
Jane has been fighting this thing for 8 years and does not intent to give up the fight now (Irish...stubborn...fiesty). She never fails to credit the unending support of so many friends and family members.
As to the impact of the first treatment (yesterday)..... the treatment is much, much shorter, so that is great. Today would be the day she begins to feel kicked from it and it probably will be fatigue more than anything else.
Emails, cards and prayers are much appreciated...and you know how she loves to laugh. Probably shouldn't laugh in prayer though...I used to get in a lot of trouble for that!!!!
Stay tuned,
Robin
Thanks for the update, Robyn.
ReplyDeleteJane, there's a world of people praying that your body will allow the treatments to make progress against the tumors. NOTHING is impossible with God. I know you trust Him and His plans.
Your strength and faith are incredible examples to follow. Please let me know how or when I can help.
Love you,
Michele
Jane - a day never passes that you and your family are not in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless
Candy Carson Geurtz
What a great idea, Jane! I'm glad we'll be able to keep up with how you're doing. (You know we Angers people are so nosy about each other.) Thanks, Robyn for doing this.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Maureen
Thank you Robin for doing this for all of us.
ReplyDeleteWe are all rooting for Jane and hope to see her at our next Angers reunion.
I think I can handle the responsiblity of making Jane laugh...I've done it many times in the past, mostly at my own expense.
The power of prayer and faith, the support of friends and family, the strength of an indomitable spirit - Go, Jane, go!
ReplyDeleteMany blessings,
Tece Stavinoha Stark
Dear Robin,
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us know about Jane's situation and treatment and she is such a dear friend. She is one strong lady and we will continue to enjoy laughter. Big hugs to you Jane, and many prayers are coming your way from Rodgers and me.
God bless! Ellen