Mom/Kathy's platelets increased from 74 to 269!!!  This increase was enough to resume chemo this week!!!  Dad/Jack deserves some credit for this increase.  Following some diligent diet research he learned that beans (specifically black beans, lentils & kidney beans) are good for increasing platelet levels.  So, dad/Jack spent the week crafting delicious bean medleys.  Hippocrates stated "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”...wise words!

More Good News!!!

Blood work shows that the chemo is working to eradicate those nasty cancer cells.  We won't go into detailed lab results, but the tumor marker levels are going down.  Dr. Rose seemed pleased and his treatment plan is back on track.  The 3rd cycle of chemo started Thursday.  If all goes well this cycle will end May 22nd and then he can proceed with scheduling surgery. 

Mom/Kathy found the perfect shirt to wear to chemo.  She has found camaraderie with Randy from her favorite movie, A Christmas Story.  Much like Randy on a winter day, she can't put her arms down during chemo.

For anyone looking to help out/get involved, here's an idea :-)

OutRun Ovarian Cancer 5K/1 Mile Family Fun Run is taking place Saturday, August 2, 2014 @ the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.   Jack, Kathy, Angela, Dave, Greg & Karla will be participating in this event (Angela, Dave & Greg will be participating virtually since they won't be in town).  If anyone is interested in participating let me (Karla) know via email, karlareese@gmail.com.  If enough people want to join us, we will form an official team.  If anyone wants to participate virtually by walking a 5k on their own home turf, let me know.  If anyone just wants to donate to the cause, there will be more information coming :-)

For now, cheers to all the moms out there for Mother's Day!!!