Journal entry by Christie Laverman —
Nickie asked me to give everyone a quick update because I know so many people have been waiting for the the results of her scans. The scans show that the cancer is shrinking, even the large mass on her kidney that started it all. Great news!!
Unfortunately, she has been having a really difficult time breathing the past few days and the paramedics were called. EMT's didn't seem to think there was fluid in her lungs because they couldn't hear it, but breathing treatments did nothing and her oxygen levels were dropping. Thankfully, she was taken to the ER yesterday because tests showed that both of her lungs were full of fluid (leakage from the cancer). She was admitted to the hospital and one lung was drained yesterday. She is already feeling so much better and is already starting to get her appetite back too. The other lung will be drained tomorrow, so we are hopeful that she will feel even better and can go home soon. Please continue to keep her and her family in your prayers. Also, well wishes, texts and messages are greatly appreciated. She may not be able to respond to each one, but all the LOVE from you helps. 😍🥰
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