[Magdalen] Health update

[Ann Markle]

Oh, Eleanor, I'm so sorry.  Of course you will be in my prayers.

Ann

The Rev. Ann Markle
Buffalo, NY
ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
blog:  www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com

On Wed, Nov 11, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Eleanor Braun <eleanor.braun at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Last April I was told I was in remission from ovarian cancer, following a
> course of chemotherapy.  Since then, I've had blood tests and follow-up
> visits with my doctors every three months.
>
> At my October visit, the blood work indicated that cancer cells had
> returned.  I had another CT scan and a visit with my surgeon in Boston, who
> confirmed that the cancer was back.  This is not entirely surprising, as
> ovarian cancer is known as being "very aggressive."  Not surprising, but of
> course disappointing.
>
> My Boston doctor and local oncologist have agreed on a treatment plan,
> which will involve more chemotherapy with slightly different drugs,
> starting this Friday.
>
> With this particular regimen it seems that I can take myself to treatment
> and return, since I don't have to take Benadryl.  And I have two weeks on
> and one week off.  So perhaps a more normal life, at least for a while.
>
> Your prayers and good thoughts will be most welcome.
>
> Eleanor
>