Chezarae successfully completed her radiation therapy October 25th. It went well with none but expected side effects (and those perhaps on the milder side).
Chezarae’s mom flew home on October 31. We are so grateful—eternally grateful—for Ginny’s time with us. It was a blessing in so many ways and on so many levels. Thank you again, Ginny. And thank you, Skip, for being without her for so long.
We met with our medical oncologist in early November to talk about what is next. Because the cancer was estrogen and progesterone positive that provides another tool to decrease the chance of recurrence: hormone therapy. This is a longer term treatment (at least five years) and involves a daily pill and a monthly shot.
They also checked her bone density which came back on the low side (this runs in the family). So she will also have an IV treatment for that once every six months for (at least) three years.
Last week she had very minor surgery to remove the IV port they had “installed” under her skin to facilitate the chemotherapy delivery. Chezarae’s happy to have that out. Yay!
In six months or so, after full tissue recovery from radiation, Chezarae will have some final reconstructive surgery. This is also on the “minor surgery” side of things.
So, while there is more to come, we feel very much out of the thick of things and are so grateful for all of your thoughts, prayers, and support!
And thanks be to God.
