A way for family and friends of Pat Mensing to keep up with her.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Home, Week 34.5

Mom is still going strong. We're going down to visit my dad's family for Thanksgiving, so the three of us (we're driving my dad down) will be heading out on Thursday. It will be wonderful to see the family again, it's been awhile.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Home, Week 33.5

Mom's strength is slowly coming back while she's on this break. Her blood counts are good, her spirits are up, and hydration only twice a week is a nice relief as well. She's even driving herself to hydration while I do things around the house.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Home, Week 32.5

The decision has been made to take a break from chemo until after Thanksgiving. The drugs she's been on aren't working, and her body needs a break. After Thanksgiving, she'll be starting a new drug that will hopefully knock the rest of this cancer out.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Home, Week 31.5, Chemo Round 7

Mom has decided to go to hydration twice a week. Going three times a week is a bit of a drag, and she hasn't needed the nutrients like she used to, so things are getting more under control.

She's having the same chemo today that she's been having, but we'll be going to the doctor this week to setup the new game plan. Keep her in your prayers, she could use the help with this situation. God Bless.