Update on Lisa42 from her husband

This is Andre Dider, Lisa's husband, with good news to report on my wife's condition. As Gail reported yesterday, there is a chance that the two new lung masses (a 5cm in the right lower lobe and 2-3cm in the upper left lobe) may be pneumonia related and not actual tumors. We will wait and see on that. Other good news is the abdomen CT results, which show no change on her liver from her July PET/Scan. Lisa is feeling better today and is relying less on oxygen. She still gets a fever of up to 103 and then it goes down. Her pulse also spikes as high as 135 and she is having a "productive" cough, which helps get the junk out of her lungs. These are complications all related to the pneumonia. Yesterday, she started a very strong anti-fungal antibiotic to try and knock out the stubborn lung infection. When her strength is back, she may try Oxcoliplatin (spelling ?) chemo again because this was most effective when she first used in 2007-2008. Unfortunately, she had bad allergic reactions to this chemo, with neuropathy in her hands and feet. They will administer this chemo over a two day period to lessen her allergy.

I have read your supportive comments about Lisa and am humbled. Lisa had just turned 41 when she was diagnosed in August of 2007 and she is still fighting this devil disease with all her might over 4 years later. Many comment on how strong Lisa is, which is very true, and she gets her strength from our Lord Jesus Christ. My heart goes out to all of you who are struggling with your own cancer issues. Be encouraged that Lisa is on the mend and she wanted me to let you all know that she is upbeat and positive about her situation.