As an observer of Emily's ongoing cancer treatment, this has been a particularly difficult couple of weeks. If there were one word to sum up the experience of these past 10 days, it would be pain. Physical pain for Emily and emotional pain for those of us who love her. It is upsetting for me to watch my sister dealing with this adversity and to know there is nothing I can do to ease her burden. Most of you already know that Em has decided to go on medical leave from her job in order to focus solely on her health due to some recent complications. She has been experiencing significant pain in her back and shoulder, which we had initially attributed to fluid in her lungs but after a chest CT, we discovered that the tumor in her lung had grown. Her two primary doctors are divided on her prognosis with one offering dire predictions and the other saying it is her tumor dying and she may feel horrible for a while, but it is part of the healing process. She certainly has been feeling horrible, there is no doubt about that! But through all of this crisis, she remains committed to her recovery and plans to stay the course of treatment that she has chosen. She has managed her cancer up to this point and plans to continue with renewed vigor. If there is one thing she has shown us all during the past 3 years is that she has unbelievable determination and the strength of character to follow through with her choices.
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Lisa,
Thank you for the update. It was good to hear your perspective. I appreciate your candidness. I, too, am in awe of Emily's strength and conviction. She is a determined spirit! :) You are all always in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sue
I too appreciate your update, Lisa,
and am continually amazed at Emily's courage and ability to take charge of her own health care over a long, painful and uncertain time. She is a hero in my book, that's for sure! Please know that I am thinking of and praying for all of you every day.
Love you,
Wendy
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