Treatment Plan Full Scale Ahead

Dr. Ward came in last night with the diagnosis of the biopsy. They are not able to find the source without further sources, tests, etc. but feel that this is not the most important issue or task at hand. He wanted to start chemo treatments this morning but at the same time felt that he would take the time to sleep on it to make sure of his operations and tactical plans. He did indicate that the cancer has been in Marilee's body of a short period of time maybe two weeks to not more than 6-8 weeks. This does offer some insight to what she has been going through and the reasons that the markers may not have been there to indicate the cancer was there. She had a very restful evening and is still struggling with food intake and her stomach. We anticipate that the two first chemo treatments will start within the hour so by noon and will take about four hours to complete. We know that this is only the start of a long battle but are very optimistic about how quickly they are reacting to this treatment and to get going to see what they can do. We again express our love and appreciation. Notes and comments to her facebook account or this blog are wonderful as she can read them as she is able to.