Esther is doing well! She has been able to eat normally and hasn't had any nausea! We're so happy! She met with the nutrionist today. The nutrionist said that she was able to eat whatever she wanted. She especially wanted her to focus on eating a lot protein. Several people have asked to bring her meals. If you'd like to assist with meals please let me know and I'll start a calendar.
Again, thanks so much to everyone for all your help!! If you have any questions or would like to bring a meal, please email me at jpouls1@gmail.com or leave a comment. Thank you!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Esther's 1st Dose of Chemo
Esther completed her first dose of chemotherapy today. She was at the doctor's office for six hours. The doctor said that she did great! She is home now and feeling ok. Over the next ten days we'll begin to see what kind of side effects she will have. During this time, it's really important for her to rest. So, we're asking for all her friends and family to send her notes on this blog. We'll keep the blog updated and let everyone know when she's ready for visitors again.
The doctor told her today that she will have six rounds of chemotherapy. After she completes the third round they will do another scan to see how her body is responding. Her next dose is on February 10.
She has really enjoyed and appreciated all the notes from everyone! Thanks to everyone for your help and support!
The doctor told her today that she will have six rounds of chemotherapy. After she completes the third round they will do another scan to see how her body is responding. Her next dose is on February 10.
She has really enjoyed and appreciated all the notes from everyone! Thanks to everyone for your help and support!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Prayer Circle
We're having a prayer circle for Esther at her house on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 7:00 pm. Please join us if you can!
First Round of Chemo
On January 12, 2009 we met with the surgeon and took care of the pre-op procedures so that Esther can get the 'port' inserted on January 13, 2009. The 'port' is a small circle that goes under the skin near her right collar bone. The nurses will be able to hook the chemo up to the port instead of hooking up an I.V. each time. Also, because the chemo is so strong, the port keeps her veins and skins from getting burned. Esther's surgery went well today!
Esther gets her first dose of chemotherapy on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. After that time we need to keep her away from as many germs as possible. I think she's nervous about how the chemo is going to effect her. She may not be able to have as many visitors for the first two weeks after chemo. I'll try to keep the blog updated on how she's doing with it.
Esther gets her first dose of chemotherapy on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. After that time we need to keep her away from as many germs as possible. I think she's nervous about how the chemo is going to effect her. She may not be able to have as many visitors for the first two weeks after chemo. I'll try to keep the blog updated on how she's doing with it.
Diagnoses
Esther was diagnosed with lung cancer on December 21, 2008. On January 7, 2009 we learned that she was going to be challenged further when she was diagnosed with 'Stage IV'. The news was obviously shocking to her and everyone that loves her. But we're here to support her in her fight. Anyone that knows Esther, knows that she is an amazing woman! She raised three boys all on her own and did a great job doing it. She can do ANYTHING that she sets her mind to. And this time she's going to kick cancer's butt.
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