It’s been quite a while since I’ve sent an update.  Because March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month I thought it’d be a good time to check in. 

Since the last update we learned that the current chemotherapy treatments weren’t giving us the results we needed.  Together with Dr. Agarwal and Dr. P we decided that it was time to stop using the HAI (liver) pump and change the systemic chemotherapy regimen.  Although this was not the news we hoped for, it has presented the opportunity to begin receiving chemotherapy treatments at Northwestern Hospital.  Dr. Agarwal will confine to “steer the ship” while working together with Dr. Kircher at Northwestern.  We miss seeing our team and friends in Nashville, but will continue to have check in appointments on a regular basis.  Everyone we’ve encountered at Northwestern has been wonderful, which has helped make the transition easier.  

In addition to changing the chemotherapy regimen we also learned that I will require radiation treatment to my left hip and left shoulder due to cancer in the bones.  I will start my 10 treatments at Northwestern tonight.   

My request to each of you during this month is to: 

💙 schedule a colonoscopy if you’re 45 or older 

💙 schedule a colonoscopy if you’re 40 and have a family history (or 10 years before the age your family member was diagnosed)

💙 discuss any concerns with your physician and request a colonoscopy if you don’t meet the age requirement but have symptoms 

💙 encourage your friends and family members to do the same 

We appreciate the love and support we  continue to receive from everyone!  

With a great deal of love and hope, 

Missy