Yesterday Heather was able to see her Oklahoma oncologist before her chemo treatment. After he examined her he said that he is "cautiously optimistic" that the treatment is working, i.e. he thinks the breast tumor is shrinking! This is awesome news! Dr. Alvarez (doctor from MD Anderson) said that shrinking the tumors is the main goal of this first round of treatment. If these drugs can shrink the tumors then that's the first step to controlling the cancer. This was the best news that we've heard in months! The last couple of weeks her attitude has been positive and optimistic so I'm glad that she received this news so it will help her continue to keep the great attitude. She has her MDA appointments scheduled for the last week of March so that's when additional tests will be done and the results will be compared to her original tests. Keep your fingers crossed that the chemo continues to work!
Heather wants everyone to know how much all of the flowers, cards, messages, comments, donations, etc. have meant to her!!! It makes me feel so good to know that there are so many awesome people out there who care so much about my sister! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You and your thoughts and prayers are helping her everyday!
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