Chemo

Adele is doing about the same with some additional swelling in her arms.  She is still very tired, we just can't say that enough.  So please keep this in mind if you are planning a visit or trying to give her a call. 

Chemotherapy is due to begin today.  There are many side effects some of which include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, anemia, fatigue and risk of infection.  Due to the high risk of infection if you have a cold, runny nose or ANYTHING that could spread please do NOT visit.  You must be healthy for at least 72 hours after any illness.

This Chemotherapy in not a cure, it is a treatment to help with the quality of life.  We are not sure how her body is going to respond to the Chemo.  But we are hoping to reduce the size of the tumor to decrease some of her symptoms as well as prolong her life. 


Who will tell whether one happy moment of love or the joy of breathing or walking on a bright morning and smelling the fresh air, is not worth all the suffering and effort which life implies.  ~Erich Fromm