(posted by Greg)
Monica had her first Bev treatment today. The procedure is pretty simple. These treatments along with blood transfusions and IV chemotherapy are administered in a separate section of the Cancer Agency. Monica (along with Marley and I) were put in a small small room which can accommodate 4 patients at a time. Monica sits in a very comfortable chair and receives the treatment by infusion into her blood. The whole process took about 90 minutes. Monica was very comfortable and had no problems with the treatment. Once again the staff at the Cancer Agency were exceptional.
I am really hoping that the Bev will do its job. We are noticing that the tumour is affecting her more and more now. The effects seem to be accelerating. Her strength etc is quite a bit different now than it was two weeks or even one week ago. I am finding it hard to see her struggle with some of these mobility issues and more than a little scared for her. Fortunately, she continues to be calm and to have a good attitude.
Hi,
ReplyDelete..." she continues to be calm and have a good attitude" is what it is all about. It is a kind of a symbiotic relationship: Monica gives you strength with her attitude and she gains comfort from you. Good job Griener clan!
Mike and family
PS My Parkinson song of the day : Good Vibrations
Dear Greiners,
ReplyDeletewe´re deeply impressed how your family deals with Monicas serious disease. We hope that Monica suffers no pain and can continue to be calm. Every time we pass our organic food store in Düsseldorf we get in touch with you by our hearts steadily hoping that the treatment will be efficient eventually. Dear Greg, dear Monica, I remeber me sitting at your desk with Jesse, Marley and Daniel twenty years ago enjoying supper and I still have this wonderful feeling for you. We hope, that all of your familiy will be together at Christmas
Best wishes to all of you
Ulrich