Tomorrow at 7AM, I get my chemo port out. I cannot describe the feeling of having this annoying thing inside me for the past year, showing it's ugly little bump through my clothing, screaming to the world - "Yes! This lady is fighting cancer!" Well, guess what...I'm...

I was scheduled to get my port removed on Thursday. After spending hours making arrangements to get the kids to their practices, games, tournaments, and figure out work stuff, I was all set and arrived at the hospital at 7AM. I was prepped for surgery, and just about...

4 more to go!!! I may be incorrect in my math, but I believe I am down to 4 or 5 more Herceptin treatments!! My chemo pal is down to one and just made an appointment to remove her port. I can't even tell you how happy this makes me - I know I am close to that point...

Hello all! We just arrived back from NYC for a brief weekend visit, where we saw as much as possible, including touristy sites, favorite places, and favorite friends. Because it was so quick, we, unfortunately, did not have any time to see more loved ones, but please...

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving! I truly have a lot to be grateful for this year, and I would like to thank all of you for your assistance with everything this summer and also for your continued support as I progress through my treatment. I've run into a bit of a bump in...

Hi It's CA. Today was a super quick Herceptin session with my buddy, Debbie Z - not stomach cancer Debbie Z, who was across town getting Herceptin at a different center, but breast cancer Debbie Z. She and I met during Mommy-n-Me days over 13 years ago and...

Hello everyone! I go for my second round of Herceptin on Tuesday after my echo test on Monday. With Herceptin, it's important to monitor the patient's heart closely. I will go for Herceptin chemo until April and then get my port out (can't wait for that day!). I'm...

Done! Over! The final round was tough, but it's all over! It has taken a full week to recover, but I just kept telling myself that this is it!  IVY punched me hard this round. I'll give her Rounds 4 and 6, but I am taking the others! I now go for herceptin every three...

We are a house full of WINNERS!!! My mom did okay - for Round 5. It was kinda weird because it hit her 5 days after her treatment. She slept and slept and slept. Then she slowly improved and now she is feeling pretty good! She even went with her friend to see Alicia...

It's Bryn and just wanted to update all of you on how my mom is feeling. After round 4, CA's sense of taste recovered quickly because she was able to eat lots of foods that have some taste in it, such as french toast. She continues to go to work daily and make enough...

Holla my friends!! CA here! I did my Round 4 today, rather than tomorrow. Thank you for all your prayers - I know I requested extra this round. Because he knows how I am with my Saints, Larry asked me this morning which Saints I was calling on. I told him that I...

Hi everyone. I would like to thank everyone who has helped out with dinners, driving, play dates, and the unbelievable support you have given CA. This support is what helps CA get through this rough time and it has been rough. This past chemo round was by far the...

My mom went last Tuesday for her third cycle. She is halfway there! Three to go - June 22, July 12 and Aug 2. Her regular chemo buddies, Maureen and Andrea weren't around this time, so she said she graded papers the whole time. She has only 2 classes right now - she...

Hello everyone! It's CA. I see that my wonderful daughter has been keeping everyone updated. Yes, last Friday, while I was sitting at my desk, I saw tons of hair all over my desk. I called Steven, my awesome hairdresser neighbor. He had the wine and scissors ready....

Hello friends! Just wanted to y'all know that on Friday, my mom got an exciting new haircut with red and black colors. Now, today on May 8, me, Cade, and Larry have shaved most of her hair because she was annoyed. Check the photo gallery for pics 🙂

Last week wasn't the best. My mom went back to get fluids twice since her 1st round of chemo. She gets a shot the day after she goes - to boost her white cells. Easter night was her worst. She was tired and has had "the runs" all week and Easter night, she said it...

Mom went back yesterday to get some fluids before the weekend. She's doing ok so far - no nausea, just very very tired. I take away her computer and phones and shut out her light so she is forced to sleep! She worked this whole week too! yay mom!!

Ok so today was the first day of chemo for my mom. I hung out at my friend Danielle's house and Cade went to Max’s house, so my Dad could take my mom to go get chemo. Thank you to Danielle and max's family for having us today!!! My mom said she did great because she...

Hello everyone. This isn't Larry - it's actually CA! i just wanted to thank everyone for their help after my surgery. Your support and assistance mean a lot to me, and it really helped me out when I needed it. As most of you know, I am not very good at asking for...

As most of you know, CA is starting her first chemo treatment on Tuesday, April 19 . She will be receiving a treatment once every three weeks for a year. The first 18 weeks of treatment will be difficult and I am planning a dinner schedule for the first 4 days of each...

CA recently got 2 drains out and will be getting the last 2 off on Monday. Today, she received news that all her nodes are clear! WOOHOO!!!

She is home and never better!! Eating food like chicken and peas and everything. She is doing great!

Today has been a better day for CA. Stronger and very happy to talk to Bryn and Cade. Hopefully moving out of ICU in the next day or two. CA says thanks to everyone for all your help, dinners, cookies, and well wishes.

Hey! Just letting everyone know that CA moved to a chair in the hospital. She says she is getting better and better each day. Also, she stood up today! Will keep you all posted on more updates later!

Hi everyone! I'm CA's buddy from college. My son Shane and I are here to help out with the kids this weekend so Larry can spend as much time as possible at the hospital. Shane and Cade met last night and hit it off right away. Bryn told me there are meals coming (as I...