New Normal and New Chemo

Since Kelly has got back home at the end of August after her second seizure episode, we have finally settled in to a new normal.  She is on two strong medicines to prevent seizures and to try to bring down the swelling in her brain near the tumor.  So although she still has no pain in her bad arm or leg, and no headaches, she does feel "fuzzy" sometimes and still has "nap attacks" where she is just to tired to function.

Climbing stairs is a challenge and long walks are a challenge.  Grab bars help.

Elizabeth is helping her figure out how to time her medicine doses so that they work as they are supposed to, and make those fuzzy and sleepy times be at night or when she is napping anyhow.  Elizabeth has been very impressed with the care and attention of the hospital pharmacists to help with these questions.

Because the tumor had grown even with the ongoing chemo, we've decided to add a second chemo drug to her treatment.  This one works by hindering the creation of new blood vessels, so the tumor can't grow and can't cause more swelling.  That's exactly what we are trying to do.

Kelly is determined to do all the things, as usual, so we look forward to seeing you at Farmers Market and all around town.