Great News, Hair Cuts and Dinners

Candy had a great weekend.  There was very little sickness and loss of energy.  I hate that her co-pay on the anti-nausea drugs are $350 per month, but her happiness makes it worth it.


GREAT NEWS
There is also great news to be had!  CA-125 is a protein that is found at levels in most ovarian cancer cells that are elevated compared to normal cells. CA-125 is produced on the surface of cells and is released in the blood stream.  A CA-125 test result of greater than 35 U/ml is generally accepted as being elevated.  Before the surgery 2 months ago, Candy had an CA-125 test result exceeding 250+ U/ml.  The test was performed again last week.  Despite the cancer having two months since surgery and debunking yielded a test result of only 30 U/ml.  These results make me extremely happy.


DINNERS
Debbie Defoe has graciously offered to coordinate some dinners for us.  She is planning on delivering/having delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays while Candy is in Chemo.  Please contact her at Mrsjdefoe@aol.com or text her at (727) 504-3876


HAIR CUTS!

Today Candy and Sarah visited Carmella at alpha and omega.  I greatly appreciate her accommodating her after we had to after cancel last week due to her surgery being more significant than expected.  After a lengthy discussion we all felt that it would be easier emotionally for Candy to go into chemo with significantly less hair to lose (when that day does come).  I must say, looking at how beautiful she looks with this short hair, she is going to be adorable with or without hair.