Happy New Year!

I just wanted to let everyone know that we had a wonderful Christmas, we had our family and friends over throughout the day. It was great! Terry, Alan and I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year! I know that in 2012 I will beat this awful diease!! I also want to thank each of you for your prayers and encouragement, it really means a lot to me.

Elisa Update - 12/24/11

This week Elisa has been in moderate/severe pain on her right side.  Unfortunately this was caused on 11/28/11 during Elisa’s first chemo treatment; there was a malfunction with the infusion port.  The needle inserted into the port worked itself out somehow during treatment and caused extravasation of the chemo drug Oxaliplatin into the surrounding tissue.  Since this, Elisa has experienced moderate to severe pain in her right side from inflamed tissue caused by the drug.  Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to reduce the inflammation except for time which could take several months for the drug to work itself out of the tissue.  But she is working through the pain and not allowing it to bring her down.

Good news: Elisa has not experienced any bad side effects from the Chemo.  The only side effects she has experienced is changes in her taste and some neuropathy.  Her spirits remain high and is looking forward to spending time with her family and friends during Christmas.

Thank you again for all your prayers and support.  Elisa, Alan and I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.

Terry

Elisa at treatment

12/19/11 Chemo treatment

Today was chemo treatment #3. Everything went great during treatment.

Over the weekend, Elisa started to experience some swelling in her legs. So the Doctor ordered a venous doppler study of her left leg to check for blood clots which is common for chemo and cancer patients. The doppler study did not locate any blood clots. Elisa is doing great after treatment this evening. She is beginning to experience some changes in her taste and neuropathy in her hands/feet.

Welcome

Welcome to Elisa's blog. This blog was started so Elisa could keep friends and family up to date during her treatment and progress. She looks forward to hearing from her friends and family during her fight of cancer.

There will be times when either Elisa or I will post updates.

TB