Now that Barack Obama has clinched the Democratic nomination that means that Hillary Clinton won’t have a shot at being President any time soon!!
Right about now you’re thinking what’s this got to do with Betsy. We’ll anything that cheers her up is good for her over all well being.
Yesterday’s chemo therapy was placed in the left side of her pleural cavity.
Next a chest drain will be placed on her right side. Accumulated pleural fluid will be drained then chemo will be infused into that area. As previously noted the potential benefits to this are twofold: chemo to fight cancer and pleurodesis to prevent fluid buildup. This procedure and chemotherapy will likely come to pass in the next day or so.
Betsy continues to “feel better” and regain strength. She had a pretty decent lunch today which is the first time she’s really had anything significant to eat in weeks. In a word, her overall attitude is positive.
We expect a visit from her oconolgist, Dr. Boice at some point today and anticipate that when that happens he’ll remove the line of surgical staples that right now resemble a huge zipper up her abdomen.
As things develop I'll post updates.
6 comments:
Hi Betsy,
Only 2 more days of school for the kids! Mine are excited for summer as I'm sure Kevin and Andrew are too. I do ask myself on a beautiful day like today, WHY did we leave 10 month school nurse contract postions to work year round?? I hope that made you smile.
Sarah
Hi, Betsy and Tom-
Personally, I am disappointed that Hillary/Billary didn't get that wonderful nomination. If she had been elected, I was truly looking forward to ladies' polyester pant suits coming back into style....
(sigh)....
Meanwhile, with that great disappointment in mind, news of your "baby steps" to recovery are the opposite of the spectrum. Little by little does it, and all of these steps are pointing to that glorious recovery in the future!
Best wishes,
Colorado Jo
ps: It just occurred to me that we have plans to be in Disneyworld on the 4th of July in a month. I believe you all met up with my handsome husband Bob and the boys in Epcott two years ago after the big fireworks show, but I had to stay back here in Denver due to my brother's liver transplant and couldn't join them then for that trip. I'll be sure to give you a point-by-point description of this year's show upon our return!...
by the way, my brother Mike is doing well after 46 days in the hospital that summer two years ago. We are treating HIM this year to be our guest as we travel to Florida. He is thrilled to be coming with us, and can hardly remember now what life was like two years ago during that long, hard, and health-intensive summer. Hang in there, Betsy! I'd like to rendez-vous with you in Epcott at some point in the future, too!
Hi Betsy and Tom:
This is Judith Crowder, Rich and I are in town visiting from Charleston, SC. We were with the Kesselman's Monday and were very sorry to hear your news.
We hope that everything goes well, you are both in our hearts and prayers,
Judith
Hi Bets and Tom,
Glad to hear that the chemo has begun...sounds like the sunshine is peeking through the clouds...we hope and pray for many sunny days ahead.
For all of you who read the blog, remember we have a prayer chain going for Bets, Tom and the boys...if you could join us around 8:30pm every evening to pray the rosary, it would be wonderful.
So happy for the good news...keep up the good work....we love you very much,
Teen
Betsy,,,
I am so glad to hear that today was a more comfortable day for you. I have been praying for you and your family and pray that God will give you peace and strength. Love ya lots,Linda
Hello Betsy, Tom, andrew & Kevin, Betsy you are in my thoughts and prayers often these days. We are pulling for you and I hope to be able to visit soon. I was happy to hear that you were up and about, that was such great news, and so sorry that you had the fluid retention thing. That can't be pleasant. I know it is so hard right now and that God doesn't give us things we can't handle, but why do things like this happen to good people like you????? We pray for your speedy recovery from all trials and tests, and all the hospital food, and blood tests and chemo. Hang in there lady we are all pulling for you, and we miss your presence in church. We pray for your triumphant return to health and normal activities, but will be with you for whatever it takes. I love you lady, hang in there. Love Joanne Leach
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