Iressa!

Well something new, so here's the new journal entry! They have been giving Cindy radiation and now as of last night started her on a medication called "Iressa", which if anyone would like to look up, can be found at http://www.iressa.com/

This is a medication that works like chemotherapy but without some of the harsh side effects. Since radiation and chemo cannot be given at the same time, this medication will take the place of chemo until she CAN get it, unless it works well, then she might not need chemo at all, which would be wonderful!

Cindy is very tired and been sleeping alot but it helps the body to heal, plus she needs as little stress as possible. So I'm glad that she is there, where its quiet. I'm told that Sloan Kettering Hospital's staff is not only VERY knowledgeable but they are very warm people. So it makes it easier on not only the patients, but the visiting family as well. The people she works with are amazing. They have been keeping in touch with Cindy as well as me and I never met a more caring bunch. I'm glad that Cindy was part of that group and I hope she will be returning to them soon. I think Brian (her boss) misses his traveling buddy! ppssssst.... Brian... I miss her nagging at me too! ;)

Well today I am driving my mom around while she takes care of a few things, so it should be a rather quiet day. Looks soggy and rainy out again but I think I'll take mom out for lunch and maybe we'll just try to have a nice relaxing day. I think she needs it. I know I did yesterday. Thank God for red wine. lol!

Little extra peice of news I just had to throw in here, we found out this morning that Cindy will be coming home tomorrow. So she will get to spend some time relaxing at home this weekend with us and her daughter. Hope the phones keep quiet!

Talk to you all later!
Sherry