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2014 June 26 - Chemo Recovery (Lotsa Update by Jen T)

Hello,

As predicted, the nausea is intense. Yesterday (day 2) was easier than today - her medications were keeping up with the side effects and she was able to eat. Today she's really struggling to get food into her belly, even just enough so that she can take her pain medication. She knows how important eating is, though, so she continues to try. On the up side, she's moving around as well as ever and spends most of her time comfortably in her recliner.

Please keep your messages of love and support coming. Sara, understandably, feels like she's been removed from the world and your messages help to reconnect her.

Best,

Jen T

2014 June 24 - Chemo #1 Details (Lotsa Update by Jen T)

Hello everyone

Sara is still doing very well and eating. The anti-nausea medication that she received today during her infusion is holding well. In fact, Wendy reports that Sara's appetite is better than it's been to date. Sara's medical team tells us that the IV medication will probably wear off some time tomorrow. She has medications to help her with nausea at home, but days 2 and 3 are expected to be tough so keep those thoughts and prayers coming.

Once these hardest days pass, Sara will have two weeks to continue to heal from her surgery before she needs another chemo infusion. She'll be receiving the exact schedule in the mail, but we know she can expect her next treatment, a single infusion, right around July 15.

Last, thanks to everyone for your patience while we get up and running. It's wonderful to be a part of such a caring and motivated community!

Jen T