It is what it is...

MRI confirmed what we already knew about the blood clot it her left arm. That's the only one she has, praise God!!! Such an answered prayer. The blood clot in her left arm may or may not be causing her right arm to flare up. Doctors really aren't sure. It could even be some of the side effects from her radiation treatments. After all, she did have an extra high dose. None of the doctors are really sure at this point. Talk about frustrating!!

They want her to start lymphodema therapy again, but we don't know if the therapist in Dothan will or not. It's pretty risky considering she has a blood clot. Which, we totally understand, and do not not want to put her at even more risk for developing another one or causing the one she has to break off.

Doctors have all but ruled out surgery to remove the blood clot. They say it's not worth the risk. Their advice is that it is better to live with the pain and discomfort for now. Easier said than done!

Tomorrow all of her hospital doctors are meeting with Dr. Forero (oncologist) to discuss whether or not she can resume with her chemo treatments. Hopefully, they will discuss this first thing in the morning so we can get out of here and head home. She is past ready!!!

It is what it is. Life is not always glamorous, but we will fight on.

Here are a few pics from today. You can still see how red and swollen her arms are. Sometimes the pain medicine makes her a little hot...you will see a fan.

Love you all. Thanks for all of the special visitors. You have brightened our day so much!!!










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