Update on my Mom

Here's the latest update on my Mom from my Dad:

We were very disappointed to learn from the latest CT scan that some new spots were apparent on the liver. In March, spots on the liver were found, but they were infection and near as could be determined, not malignant. We were hoping for the same this time, thinking infection is easier to treat. However, we learned that the spots on the liver are malignant.

We have spent the last two weeks waiting for our oncologists (one at Sparrow Regional Cancer Center in Lansing and the other at U of M Regional Cancer Clinic in Ann Arbor) to determine the best course of action. We learned today that Lynn will begin receiving two chemo treatments simultaneously- one by pill twice daily and the other by infusion once every three weeks. A port will be surgically implanted later this week for this infusion.

This will not be easy for Lynn as they both have serious side affects; nausea, loss of appetite, hair loss, loss of taste, etc. Lynn has been such an inspiration to all of us for her determination to beat this cancer. We pray that this is the treatment that will put this cancer in remission.

Lynn started physical therapy at home a couple weeks ago. She does some stretching and muscle building exercises. She is very dedicated to doing this on a daily basis even though she becomes very sore from doing them.