This week

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update. We saw Alison and Kirk last weekend in Aptos, and AB was doing really well. She is weaning down on her Decadron (the steroid used to control the brain swelling) because of how well the Avastin has worked to shrink the tumors. So, she is benefiting from better sleep, an appetite that is more contained, and improving strength. Heck, we exercised her a bunch, and she didn't even complain or even huff or puff too much!

Tomorrow is the day she goes in at crack o' dawn to get her port catheter placed, so that she can get a break from searching for veins for IV infusions and lab draws. She has to be there before the A.M. shift gets there, but the actual procedure is only an hour and she should be home in time for lunch. So think good thoughts that the procedure goes smoothly and quickly. The docs want her to have two full weeks of healing to let that insertion site seal up before the next dose of Avastin.

And, oh by the way - somebody has a birthday on SUNDAY, if you want to send birthday wishes her way! Oh, did I just let that particular cat out of the bag?????