[Magdalen] Health update

[Marilyn Cepeda]

Prayers.......
On Wed, Nov 11, 2015 at 6:02 PM Susan Hagen <susanvhagen at gmail.com> wrote:

> Oh Eleanor, of course you have my prayers.
> Susan
>
> 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
>
>
>
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Marilyn (Owens, Palmero) Cepeda
Mobile, Alabama