10-18-09

Today is Sunday, Lou Ann has been recovering at home. She received the pathology report, on Friday, on her cancer. We have been told that the cancer is very aggressive. However, they feel they got it all. The path showed the cancer is fed by three items. Estrogen +, Progesterone + and HER 2 protein. We have been told that Lou Ann will have Chemo that will go on for about 6 months. Then a treatment for the protein that will last 1 year. We will get the final word on Tuesday this week when we see the medical oncologist. She will follow up with her surgeon, Dr. Lary, on Thursday. We hope to plan for her port placement , for chemo, at that time.
Lou Ann has been very sore under her right arm and in her chest. The pain seems to be strongest in the evening, making it difficult to rest initially at night. She is getting more active every day. As with increased activity comes the increased soreness. We went out the other evening to Toys-R-Us and she asked if she could just sit in the car while we went in. She rested and when it was time to go to JoAnns, she was good to go. When we got home she was wiped out. It was difficult for her to miss Brenna's double header softball games to finish the season today, but knew she was tired and the lovely west Texas wind would ultimately beat her down.
Lou Ann is a truly wonderful lady that is battling strong. She had a very tearful/emotional night last night, but knows that GOD is in control ! We so appreciate your continued support and prayers- GOD is so good!!