Laurie’s Story

Site created on June 25, 2022

Laurie was in the Neuro ICU at OHSU 6/24-7/1/22  with a diagnosis of a new mass  in her left cerebellum.   previously unknown metastatic lung cancer This had been causing progressive nausea and disequilibrium over 6 weeks. The left lung mass was found by CT imaging as part of the work-up of her cerebellar tumor.  The cerebellar tumor was removed in a 9 hour neurosurgical procedure on Sunday June 26th.   This will be the site that will be updated by family as each significant step occurs. She has completed 3 radiation treatments to her left cerebellum in late August and had the left lung primary lung cancer resected 9/8/2022.  Systemic chemotherapy with carboplatinum and pemetrexed planned 4 cycles every three weeks started 10/10/22 and completed 12/12/22; recurrence of cerebellar lésions with repeat 9+ hour craniotomy 12/24;/2022:; 15 cerebellar radiation treatments 1/13/2023. Mid April MRI showed new metastases in the T1 spinal cord area as well as in the cauda equina. Radiation treatment times one to each area completed.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Tina Perez

Tom and Laurie Nichol Memorial Service

A sunset memorial service will be held on Friday, August 25th at 7:30pm at the Columbia Gorge Community College Amphitheater in The Dalles, OR.  Seating will be limited and reserved for those with limited mobility, so please bring chairs and blankets to sit on the lawn and hillside surrounding the amphitheater, if you are able.

Dress will be dressy casual - any color of clothing is acceptable for this solemn yet celebratory event. Wear what you feel will pay your respects, while being able to stay comfortable during this outdoor service.

All are welcome.

See the campus map below for where to park and the red heart marks the location of the service.

For those who are unable to attend, you can watch live online using this link:

 

https://livestream.com/accounts/6210666/events/10933282

 

For those asking where to send memorial donations, we have set up a Laurie and Tom Nichol Memorial Fund through the Gorge Community Foundation. Yearly grants will be given from this fund to support various non-profits and projects in The Dalles - the city they love.

 

Directions:

  1. Head to this webpage: https://gorgecf.org/donations/
  2. Select the amount you would like to donate
  3. Check the box that says “I would like this donation to go to a specific fund”
  4. Choose the “Laurie and Tom Nichol Memorial Fund” in the drop down menu

Devin and I feel all of your support and love. We are so grateful for the relational inheritance our parents have left us. It’s truly a testament to the amazing people they were. Take care and we’ll see you at the service.

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