The oncology doctor did come late Tuesday evening when Jan, John, Sarah and Jeff were all there with Mom. The pathology report had come back at 5pm and confirmed the diagnosis of Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. We asked many questions.
The doctor is going to confer with a renown lymphoma expert at the University of Washington to see if there are any brand new treatments that have not been published yet. If not, she will start soon on a chemotherapy regimen. Treatments are every three weeks for about four months.
Mom had two units of blood infused last night and into this morning (Wednesday). She is looking and feeling much better and has more energy. Her itching, chills, sweats, and rashes are responding well to the steroid.
She would like to be cared for as much as possible in her own apartment. We will see how it goes with the chemo.
Daughter Jan
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Diagnosis confirmed
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We were so happy to finally be able to visit Anno Wednesday Feb. 20th evening and talk to Jan and Sarah, who were also there. We were pleased to see how good Anno looked...she had lots of good color in her face and seemed to have more energy. We all had a great visit.
We were fortunate to be in the room also when her current doctor came in to explain to Anno her next course of treatment, which helped us understand the process a lot better. Afterward, we left for home feeling very encouraged that she will be able to battle this cancer!
We believe that Anno will feel the help of all our prayers.
Paul and Donna Thorlakson
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