We spent last week in Mexico and Dylan received her 3rd treatment there. She had a rougher time with the treatment this time. They used the ommaya catheter and she seemed to have more of an inflammation response – headache, fatigue, etc. The travel was harder on her as well.
She also began to complain of some back pain, so we requested a total spine MRI. She had that done earlier this week in Portland and I am sad to report that the cancer has infiltrated her spine. At this point, we have decided to stop treatments and focus on keeping her comfortable. Hospice will be starting soon and her pain will be controlled. As devastated as we are, we both know this is the right decision for Dylan. Her poor body has been through so much. We just hit the 18-month mark, and I am thankful for the time we have had with her.
Dylan will turn 6 next week, so we plan on celebrating the heck out of her and surrounding her with so much love for however long she has left with us.
Thank you so much for all the love and support shown to us over the last 18 months. I know you will continue to send your love, prayers and good thoughts our way and I appreciate it so much. If I am not as responsive, please respect that both Jeff and I are focused on as much quality family time as possible.
“If it weren’t for cancer, my life would be perfect. But if it weren’t for cancer, would I even realize it?”