On September 3, 2011 I was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. I had emergency surgery and the tumor was removed but it has spread to my liver. I wear an ostomy bag now.
In October 2011, I will begin chemo to beat back the tumor in my liver. I am getting stronger each day and trying to stay positive. I am unable to work. I have applied for Medicaid but that will only cover a fraction of my bills.
I am calling out now, not only for your continued good wishes and thoughts but for financial help. If you can help in any way, please help me fight and win my battle. No donation is too big or too small. With the love and support of those around me, I know, together, we can win this.
Please keep the love flowing in your thoughts for me. I can feel it helping to carry me on this journey. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Peace
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I'm also very pleased to announce that friend and artist DTM has offered all proceeds from his posters and book sales to benefit GO THE CATHERINE.
I'm a huge fan of his work and grateful for this generous offer. Take a look and maybe buy some great art for your walls. It is for a good cause.
Thanks for listening and viewing!

Cambodia posters available at:
http://thirdeyevisuals.com/posters.htm

CHURNING THE SEA OF MILK books available at:
www.lulu.com
or
www.amazon.com

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

11 October 2011

Today my surgeon gave me the 'all clear' to begin chemo.  I see my oncologist on Friday, who will make sure my port is functioning properly and we will set up a date for my first chemo treatment.  I am hoping to start next week,  the week of October 17th.

There will be 12 chemo treatments  over the course of six months.   If my blood counts are good and I tolerate the chemo, I will be getting an infusion every other week.  

On the way back from the surgeons office, Dan and I stopped at the Health Food store for some soy milk and protein powder.  With the provisioning finished, we satisfied our Burger King cheeseburger craving.  It was a productive day.