Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Hello Family and Friends,

I wanted to give everyone an update on everything going on. Since my last blog post things had been going well. Marty and I went on a cruise that started in Dubai and ended in Singapore; saw movies in Palm Springs and visited LA; and I had been enjoying life and feeling generally good.

However, the past two weeks have taken a turn for the worse and been very difficult. The cancer tumors have accelerated the adverse effect on my overall health. I have been through many ups and downs to manage pain, nourishment and many other issues. Last week was really bad. Thursday seemed be be getting much better but Friday I had to go to the ER. I was eventually admitted to the hospital to have procedure to unblock my kidneys. I have been here the past few days recovering. I intend to go home Wed. We will have some good help at home. Each day is different - some OK, some not so good.

That aside, I continue the immunotherapy with Dr. Daud at UCSF. I started immunotherapy on Feb 23rd and have had two infusions thus far. The next infusion is on 3/23 or 3/30 depending on how I feel.

Marty has been amazing helping and supporting and loving every step of the way. Josh, Dan and David have been extremely helpful coming to the house, to Dr appointments and to the hospital everyday - for which I am very grateful. Jennie, with her PA medical sense, has been very helpful navigating all the Drs. All my daughters-in-law and grandkids keep sending photos and daily stories.

I will write more later and keep everyone up to date. You are all in my thoughts every day. Thanks for all your continued love and support.

Love,

Judy