Friday, February 10, 2012

Day 15

Before & After

The girl with the sunshine hair has found a new do for her journey. I thought you all would appreciate seeing her shining face.

We do have news from a yesterday's appointment with the GI Oncologist at UCSF - Dr. Ko...

It looks as though Folfirinox is the cocktail of choice! And, according to Dr. Ko, there is absolutely no reason why mom cannot receive this treatment through Kaiser. There is a beautiful facility in Santa Clara where a colleague and fellow Standford Univ. alum, Dr. Pan, currently works.

Here's the glitch... Kaiser insists that mom is a new patient and therefore in need of yet another hour long appointment to review her treatment options. The first available appointment isn't until 2/22. Clearly, we're not going to wait that long for her treatment. So, we're currently trying to arrange for her to receive the Folfirinox asap - hopefully Monday 2/13.

Please send your positive thoughts toward our efforts to expedite this process. We're so ready to begin fighting this vicious disease. Mom is already rocking the new do in preparation for her treatment - so we're good to go!

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  1. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Mom found a great explanation of Folfirinox (fol-fear-o-knocks)...

    http://www.pancreaticcancerjourney.com/folfirinox.html

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  2. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Good news! Dr. Pan has agreed to see mom TODAY at 5:30pm. That was a magnificent turn around and we're so excited that treatment is just around the corner. Go Team!

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:10 PM

      Hows that for positive prayers! Ready for the healing to begin! Hair looks amazing, did you do it Jess?-Beth

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    2. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:02 PM

      It does look amazing, doesn't it? I didn't do it. I'm not down there yet. I fly in on Thursday morning. Can't wait!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Love the new Hairstyle!
    Denise you are as Beautiful as ever!
    Our Prayers are with you...
    The Beesley's

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:54 PM

      So beautidful Denise. Your beauty just shines through your eyes and your face. That will never change. Love you much.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Darling Niecy...You look as gorgeous as always with you new "do". We have been praying all week and without even knowing you needed Monday to be your day, it happened, and it is on my bday so it has to be a good start to a positive direction from the Lord! My friends dad worked through this crazy cancer you have for 14 years! You are strong, brave and the loving energy you spread to all is now going to come back to surround you! I love you precious!!! Kathy

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    1. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:03 PM

      Thanks for those words of hope and promise, Kathy. And, thank you for sharing your birthday blessing with mom. Love you!

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    2. MarcFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:26 AM

      Talked to Josh today and he brought me up to date. Great to hear you have found the right Dr. and the right treatment. My prayers and my faith are in the compassion and love and healing of the Lord by His Spirit, by His covenant and His Word. - Marc

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  5. JeanetteFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Keeping you in our prayers!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Sending positive thoughts and love!
    Peggy

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  7. Bill and Kathleen HouppermansFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Great way to keep in touch and updated. Denise and John, our hearts are with you both - keep the faith - always in our prayers. Love you, miss you. Bill and Kathleen

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  8. S.ParsonsFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    This is good news Jess! Prayers are being answered. Monday is cocktail hour!!

    Scott

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  9. KerryFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Denise, your new hairstyle looks lovely.

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  10. KerryFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Scott and I are keeping you in our prayers!

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