HomeComing!

Hey all!
We all visited her today and she is doing so much better! She was able to go on a couple walks around the hospital which is huge! As well as eating two pieces of toast and more. So we are glad with the progress and also glad to hear that she will be able to come home in the morning! Both her and my Dad need their rest, they are looking forward to a comfortable bed and just being home. Her appointment for radiation consultation will be on Oct 3rd ( next friday) , we are looking forward to that and hearing when radiation will start so we can tackle this. Thanks for all the support this last week and much much more it has been such a stronghold! Updates will be soon and current!
Keep Hope CRG

Recovery

It is the fifth day of recovery and she is struggling a bit. She has had a pretty painful last couple of days and the recovery is not as smooth as hoped, but doctors are very optimistic still with everything coming up. She has been getting a lot of rest and slowly is progressing where she should be by this stage. Thank you for the continuous prayers and thoughts!
Keep Hope CRG

Quick One

Update for the day.. Carol is in good spirits and doing well and is responsive to the pain medication. She called today and was extemley talkative and seemed herself already!! She was able to visit with her mom and her sister in law today and my Dad and kyle are there with her continuously. Paige is flying in on firday so that should lift her spirits even more and Josh will be coming home soon to stay for some time. The doctor came and spoke with her today and told her that he feels very optimistic about the radiation she wil receive for the remaining of the tumor. That was postive news to hear and well needed! Thank you all and I will update any more news that comes.
Keep Hope CRG

Ending the Day

Hello again
Update recently is that she is in the icu right now and for the night because the rooms were filled and they want to keep her there just over night to settle things. My dad is staying over night with her in the hospital so that should comfort her. Her oxygen is at a 100% intake witch is great considering the surgery's target on her lung! She should recover well for the morning and be able to process the information and eat a breakfast and drink water ( that was the first thing she said she wanted when she woke up) . Thanks for taking time to read the updates. I know you all are praying and I ask for prayer for my Dad who is the rock for our family but like any rock needs a sold foundation, so keep him strongly in prayer. Thank you all so much.
Keep Hope CRG

After Surgery

Hello,
The most current update from the Doctor is she is out of surgery and doing well , she does not have to be in intensive care so she is in recovery. The news we received was not the ideal but was not the worst, the Doctor was able to remove 95% of the tumor and the upper lobe of her left lung. The remaining 5% of the tumor moved close to her artery and neck , so our next step is consulting with the radiologist and planning when to start radiation witch will proceed for 4-6 weeks. Between the radiation and the drug nexevar there is a possibility that if we can not completley irradicate it we can stop its growth for a significant amount of time. The news has its positives and we are hopeful, the cancer is still fightable and she is a strong fighter. The prayers are needed and appreciated. I will try to be as accurate so all the questions are answered. Thank you all !
Keep Hope CRG

UCSF

First update of the day ( I will try and update through out the day today as we receive information on the surgery so it is easy access for all your questions and so you know what is going on). She just went into surgery earlier than expected at 11:15 and was in great spirits. She said yesterday she could feel your prayers at 4:30 while we were driving to the grocery store! The doctor should be updating us half way through so hopefully I can than update you. Thank you again, everyone's love and support and prayers today have been strength for the family and for all who this affects.
" Be strong and take heart, all who hope in the Lord"
Psalms 31:24
Keep hope CRG

Monday 22nd

Hello all,
The recent update for Carol is that the surgery she will be having is scheduled for Monday 22nd at 12:00 PM. She is going to be having surgery on her upper lobe of her left lung for removal of the tumor.The approximate time of recovery is 6 days. This surgery will be more intensive and a more difficult recovery but she is an amazing woman and will recuperate timely. Please keep her and the family in prayers and thoughts, and yourselves as we know this is a difficult situation for all who know and love Carol. Thank you
Keep Hope CRG

Thanks!

First thank you all for your prayers and anyway you have supported, whether in thought, prayer or action , it is all equally appreciated by our family! The most recent update is on the way !
Keep Hope CRG