A BIG thank you! (and an update)
21 April 2015(posted on behalf of Dionne by her Givealittle page fairies)
Dionne wanted to pass on a very big thank you to everyone for their support - every little bit really does help, and is much appreciated!
Dionne's week in review (18th April):
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Started new miracle drug on Wednesday.
* Friday test results showed a drop in the 'cancer count' (if the number heads in a downward direction that's a good thing).
* Next dose of treatment will be in 3 weeks’ time and then 3 weeks after that etc...
* DD Mum and Dad arrive back in NZ Saturday 25th April.
* Lots of yummy food and love being delivered on an hourly basis.
* Dionne is constantly overwhelmed by how much love and support she is getting and although she can't reply to everyone, both she and hubby Kris appreciate it all.
LOWLIGHTS: As you know, DD isn't one for talking about the negative, so this will be quick (I'm sure you want to know some of the reality)
* Tunnel drain inserted to relieve remaining fluid in right lung, that will remain in place.
* Discomfort & pain high, but staff handling the pain management plan very well.
* Mercy Hospice transfer has been delayed til Tuesday 21st April. (will update once DD has moved)
* Right arm very tight and swollen, so she is unable to use it, hence texting near impossible, but doesn't completely stop her of course. So if you've texted, she would have read it, but unlikely to have replied.
To end on a positive, when the nurse asked DD on Thursday morning how she felt, DD replied "I think I"m 1% better today", now that's a result and it seems have be the same reply for Friday and Saturday too, so DD is very happy with that.