Wishing the news was better...

Almost a month....almost...trying to stay away from the doctor's office...doesn't seem to work...abdominal pain that started about a year ago, got better..then worse....so bad now that sometimes it appears to be unbearable. So back to the doctor...saw the Oncologist last Friday and it was suggested that an abdominal scan be repeated. Unfortunately, that has lead to some more undesireable news...the cancer again has spread. Multiple lesions have been found in the back near the spine as well as in her groin area. Is this the reason for the abdominal pain--still unsure...she will ned to follow up with a colonoscopy asap to make sure the cancer has not spread to the colon. If not---the chance to try the new drug on the market--although not FDA approved it has a success rate of 25%...which are more odds than attempting nothing....or there is the Leukine therapy which requires intensive chemo with isolation in the hospital.....the monster is a bastard that continues to stalk and spread...the battle for this young mother will continue and knowing her determination she is not going down without a fight. She is a courageous and strong woman with a will beyond most. She has an intense faith and knows the Lord will carry her through this ...she is truly one determined angel. Please keep up the prayers...they lift her spirit and provide everyone with great strength...

Life goes on!

Its been awhile since the last posting....so sorry....Aleisha is doing well...still unable to drive and still having some post surgical delays (due to the surgery being in her cranium) but she is improving. The post scan showed that the dead tumor was removed with the blood clot which was excellent news. Post surgical scans are "stable". However, Aleisha has been complaining for almost a year of off and on abdominal pain. The pain returned post operatively so she followed up with her family physician who originaly thought it might be gall bladder, but it was ruled out. So now they are wondering about Irritable Bowel due to so many medications. She continues to take her Chemo one week a month, it takes it's tow on her, but she is truly a remarkable fighter! William will start Preschool again soon and little Zachy is talking and walking. Life is copasetic (not sure how to spell that one) and that is good when you are dealing with this cancer. She still tires very easily and some days just dealing with getting dressed and feeding the boys is more that she can do. During the chemo week she continues to suffer from extreme fatigue, nausea, and some lightheadedness. But she fights onward. She is truly a woman of great strength and courage..we love her soooo much.