We are here at the treatment center getting round 8 done of her 12 round (boxing) battle.
Her cell counts were good to go ahead with the treatment. But her left hand/fingers are still numb so they did not do the oxaliplatin again today. But the doctor did say that when/if the hand gets better, that she could do that drug at another time. I guess it is a good drug to knock out (another boxing analogy) the cancer.
When her initial blood test came back and said she could have treatment, Kevin went to go get her some Panda Express lunch. When he got back, which took longer than expected because of a city kitty giving him a ticket, the doctor was at Bonnie's side and ready to consult with her. She couldn't see him when we got here because he was behind, so he came out when he had some time.
We talked to the doctor about radiation and he thought she should do it but not until about a month after her last chemo. That is currently supposed to be August 5 depending on getting treated every other week. So we will be able to do our Lake Mead trip and Aggie football game in Vegas at the end of August (yahoo!). Then she would have 6 weeks of daily radiation and hopefully be ready for another trip in the middle of November (to some place warm). I guess we will stay home this year for Christmas which we haven't done for a few years now. He said after the treatments end that she would have blood tests every 3 months and a CT scan and colonoscopy every year after that. I said I thought that a CT scan should be done sooner than every year and he said it could be done sooner but that is the standard treatment. I think it should be done every month for the first year. But I guess I am being overly cautious.
The redo of the house is going well. Kevin finally got all the new lights up, the house is all painted (do the outside next year), all new carpets are down and furniture is finally arriving after waiting weeks for deliveries. Then comes the finishing touches of decorating and hopefully still a fireplace. Stop by for a visit and view.
Thanks go out to you all again for your caring and thoughts and prayers. We couldn't do this without you and your faith and prayers.
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Dear Rawlings Family--
Wow, between the trips and redoing the house and all, I don't think you have TIME for cancer. I do believe that's the secret...keep moving really fast and it won't catch us!
Love,
Kim
P.S. Thanks again JaNae for getting us the great freebie the other night!
Hi Bonnie,
Sorry we won't be able to see you next week, but know that you are in our prayers and we all wish only the best for you and your family.
With Love.
Dear Fam,
Bonnie -- sounds like you're doing a great job of hanging in there, tough as it is. We know cancer is no picnic but you have to stay strong and hang in there to beat it. Our prayers are with you. Looking forward to seeing you and your family this weekend.
Love,
Larry and Sharen
HI! Hopefully you will have another easier time this round. I love the redo of your house. Everything looks really nice. Keep on being positive. One thing is for sure, every trial has an end. Keep getting well! See you this weekend!
Love,
Karla
Thanks for writing this.
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