Sarah and I went to see the oncologist at Rush University Medical Center today and it was an encouraging visit. Although the lesions in Sarah's liver are a very serious development, it sounds like clinical trials have shown that Herceptin+Chemo is often much more effective than Herceptin alone. Also, there are several other treatment options that could help Sarah if this treatment isn't working. So, there is hope - now the critical thing is quickly assessing whether this Herceptin+Navelbine treatment is effective. Sarah's red blood cell count is back up, so that should hopefully mean that she can get another Navelbine chemo treatment this Thursday.
We're also thankful for the many emails we've received in response to our Christmas letter - it is very nice to feel the support and concern of family and friends at a time like this!
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Dear Alan and Sarah-
I was Gene's paralegal for many years at Bernard Cassisa. He forwarded me this blog address shortly before he passed away. I have been checking it regularly and want you to know that my prayers are with you all at this difficult time. There are a lot of people praying for Sarah's full recovery and praying that God gives you all the strength that will get you through this. You have a beautiful family (Gene was sooo proud and talked about Ben and Sam often). Take care.
Patty LaBorde
Dear Alan, dear Sarah,
dear boys Ben ´nd Sam!
From Germany with love!
"ein glückliches Neues Jahr"
"Happy New Year"
You, Alan, still sure remember of me as your neighbor Randy in Stein. Your mother Ruth has given your blog-addy to my parents, therefore we also want to drop good wish for Sarah "Good health and bravery", these are very important now! God bless you! Keep up the good work, take a good care of yourself!
2007 must be succesful for you all!
Love Clarissa and Randy
Lieber Alan, liebe Sarah,
auch wir wünschen Euch und Euren Kindern Ben und Sam alles Liebe und Gute für das Jahr 2007. Wir denken fest an Euch und wünschen und hoffen sehr, dass sich für Sarah alles zum Besten wendet. Wir wünschen Euch viel Kraft und Zuversicht! Danke für den lieben Brief von Euch!
Herzlichst Christa und Manfred Wirth aus Stein, Germany
Hi Alan and family-
John forwarded the site to me today. I have been thinking about you and your family often especially during the holiday season. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Sarah and boys. And pray for the positive news that you await in February!
God bless you.
J Galante
Dear Sarah and Alan,
Sarah and I were friends when we were little. We had our 8th birthday together. Every since I remember you Sarah, you've always been so strong, and I have always admired you so much. I pray that God continues to give you that strength to get through this hard time. I wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. Your courage, faith, and love are an inspiration to us all.
Love,
Kristin Jesser
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