Journal entry by Jon Day —
wow its been two months since I last updated this.
For the people that see Jules on a regular basis she looks great on the outside which sometimes makes us (and normally me) forget what's going on in the inside. Its still a battle
Saying that she seems to be responding to the inhibitor/ibrance treatment other than the normal side effects. Her cancer markers which show cancer activity are down and at a constant level. Whilst these are not always accurate, they are consistent and shows the cancer growth has slowed
Her white cell count is low but also constant as her body has adapted to the iBrance. Downside is risk of infections
Jules and I were able to spend most of August in the UK with a little break whilst there to go to Italy - little bit of wine tasting although the travelling did wear her out. But having Jon and Julie time was priceless.
For Jules it was also an opportunity to meet up with her oldest childhood friends and have some sandfield girl time.
Then back to the US and reality. As usual a big thanks to everyone that has and continues to support Jules.
xo
For the people that see Jules on a regular basis she looks great on the outside which sometimes makes us (and normally me) forget what's going on in the inside. Its still a battle
Saying that she seems to be responding to the inhibitor/ibrance treatment other than the normal side effects. Her cancer markers which show cancer activity are down and at a constant level. Whilst these are not always accurate, they are consistent and shows the cancer growth has slowed
Her white cell count is low but also constant as her body has adapted to the iBrance. Downside is risk of infections
Jules and I were able to spend most of August in the UK with a little break whilst there to go to Italy - little bit of wine tasting although the travelling did wear her out. But having Jon and Julie time was priceless.
For Jules it was also an opportunity to meet up with her oldest childhood friends and have some sandfield girl time.
Then back to the US and reality. As usual a big thanks to everyone that has and continues to support Jules.
xo
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