Chemo Monday

We had an appt. today at Stanford to discuss Reba’s MRI results from last week’s MRI.

The tumor has grown 40% since her surgery (2 weeks ago). This reaffirms the need to begin more chemo. Because the tumor is aggressive and fast growing, it should hopefully respond well to the chemotherapy (which attacks fast growing cells).

So we will be at Lucile Packard next week, Monday- Saturday for cycle 1 of cyclophosphamide and Topotecan infusions. 

Let’s beat this Cancer!! Reba can do this!!

Also Nik has become a pro at the daily flushes for the PICC line. We had one cap change this week (resulting in the need for pliers) and today at Stanford she had her first dressing change (which she was not happy about). She also had labs drawn drama-free today thanks to the PICC line.

  

7 thoughts on “Chemo Monday

  1. Aunt Shirley, Uncle Pat, Kelly and Casey and Mary.'s avatar Aunt Shirley, Uncle Pat, Kelly and Casey and Mary. February 18, 2016 / 12:36 pm

    She is adorable! Praying for a good response to this next round of treatment. Enjoy the next few days at home. Sending much love.

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  2. Katrina Learned's avatar Katrina Learned February 18, 2016 / 3:04 pm

    You can do this Reba! Thinking of her and you all!

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  3. Lisa Catterall's avatar Lisa Catterall February 18, 2016 / 3:58 pm

    She will definitely beat it. That tumor will respond to chemo for sure.

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  4. Sarojani Rohan's avatar Sarojani Rohan February 18, 2016 / 5:03 pm

    Team Reba is strong and cheering and praying with you all! Will continue holding you all in my heart.

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  5. Dave or Jane Kretzmann's avatar Dave or Jane Kretzmann February 18, 2016 / 6:01 pm

    Yes! She can!Blessings,Jane

    Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:00:20 +0000 To: djkretzmann@msn.com

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  6. Diaz Family's avatar Diaz Family February 22, 2016 / 7:51 am

    Reba, you are awesome!

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