Hi All,
I just wanted to let everyone know Chelsea came home Monday night....been so busy haven't had the chance to share the great news!!!
She is still on oxygen at home and receiving IV antibiotics, hopefully it won't be for long. We had an emotional day today, because she is still feeling very weak. I keep trying to encourage her that once the pneumonia is gone she will start feeling stronger.
We are heading to Indiana University tomorrow morning to see if she can qualify for another research study... Her oncologist wants her to try something different for now. Even though the Topetecan is keeping the cancer stable, he wants to see more shrinkage. If she doesn't qualify, she will go back on the Topetecan when her pneumonia is cleared up.
I am so very proud of how strong she is and the doctors said if it wasn't for her age, she wouldn't of bounced back so quickly.... Youth is a good thing for sure! I know she will continue to stay strong for the fight!!! We aren't giving up that easily!!!
I will let everyone know how the visit goes.....
Love and prayers to everyone,
Brenda and Chelsea
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Chelsea is finally back home...
- By Kymomof4
- Posted November 3, 2009 at 11:19 pm · 10 replies
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- By Barb267
- Posted November 3, 2009 at 11:43 pm
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So very happy that Chelsea is home. It takes a lot of the stress off to be home and not in the hospital.
You both on in my thought and prayers everyday.
Blessing
Barb
- By kq182
- Posted November 3, 2009 at 11:48 pm
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Hi, so happy that Chelsea is at home, as she and you must be too. Now to just get her strength back. I pray that she gets better each day. Please let us know about the research study. Take care, prayers to you both, Karen
- By cards7up
- Posted November 4, 2009 at 6:22 am
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Take it easy Chelsea and let your body heal some. We all know you've been through he__! We are here for you and hope all works out for you. Take care, JC
- By patriciad
- Posted November 4, 2009 at 6:31 am
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I am so happy to hear that you are home-there is no place like it! Everyone knows that hospitals are no place to rest-get care, yes but rest,forgetaboutit.
Get some rest, get back on your feet and hope you are feeling better soon.Keep us posted.
Pat
- By Chi-Dreamer
- Posted November 4, 2009 at 8:29 am
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Welcome Home Hugs to Chelsea!!
Rest and gather your strength, we send our love and prayers.
Brenda, I am praying for positive news in Indiana.
God Bless you Both,
Linda
- By staceym
- Posted November 4, 2009 at 8:55 am
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Happy to hear that Chelsea is home. The antibiotics will continue to help her feel better and I hope some good rest helps her get back on her feet. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacey
- By misself
- Posted November 4, 2009 at 1:11 pm
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So glad for your familty.No place like home is there Chelsea?I know your spirits are lowbut part of that is really the illness and your need to rest.Fortunately there will be a lot of sweet and funny shows this month.Laughter really is good medicine.Keep us posted mom,and as always prayers.
- By AngelBoBaby
- Posted November 4, 2009 at 4:33 pm
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Wonderful news. I am sending prayers daily for Chelsea and your whole family.
- By Mar24
- Posted November 4, 2009 at 8:46 pm
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Sending lots of hugs and prayers to Chelsea and the rest of the family. You all have been through so much. I am so glad to hear she is finally home. I prayer the pnemonia clear up quickly and they can get that tumor to shrink even more. God bless her for her toughness and ability to keep on fighting.
Maribeth
- By StacieK
- Posted November 4, 2009 at 10:27 pm
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I'm sending lots of prayers and hugs to your beautiful daughter. I am so sorry Chelsea has had to endure so much and pray God will keep you all in his care.
Stacie
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