Another Trip to San Francisco coming

So we saw Mom's hepatologist, Dr. Merriman, and he reviewed everything, and said that it was a good thing that we got that call, because it shows just how real and close this whole thing is. He gave us some bad news though - he is moving back to Ireland! We are so very sad to lose him. We understand his decision to be close to family while raising his little ones - but we will sorely miss him. He calls Tanya and I "The Sisters". He is so patient and kind with us, professional, yet jokes around and teases us. For example, the last appointment, he opened the door to come into the room, looked at us, opened his eyes wide and walked right back out. Then returned immediately, laughing. So sad for us to lose him. We are already planning on someday taking a trip to Ireland and ending up on his doorstep laughing!

Then we received a call at the end of last week, that the liver transplant team met again to review Mom's case, and decided she needed to do another Chemo Embolization. This is the one where they enter through her major artery in her thigh, and feed a tube up through the veins right to the tumor - then insert these Chemo Beads that act as little "Pac Man" guys, eating the tumor. There are very little side effects compared to other Chemo. Last time, Mom lost some of her hair, but not all of it. It has been growing back quickly, so it will most likely thin out again. So we will be heading to San Francisco again on the 21st of October. This will only be an overnight trip. Unless of course, we get the call that they have a liver again before then! :-)

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Again, we want to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who has helped through donations or supporting our fundraisers this far. Everything helps and will add up. Thank you, thank you!!!