Today Tuesday we had an appointment with Dr. Cohen Reenie's plastic surgeon at UIC medical center. This appointment was suppose to tell us the results of last Tuesday's biopsy, but we received that bit of news last Thursday which put our course of action into overdrive. Dr. Cohen concurred with Dr. Baridi on the course of action and was pleased to find out we have already started treatment. The team of doctors we have assembled all are very positive that this treatment is the correct one and one that will produce a positive outcome. We are hopeful that the bumps and irregularities that seemed to have been a byproduct of plastic surgery are really conditions brought on by the recurring tumors. The oncologist feels that as the medicine starts to do its job the surgery will heal better and the bumps will subside. The effects of chemo do not take long to present themselves, Reenie is feeling a little fatigued and woke up with an unusually strong headache. After our appointment with the surgeon Reenie was able to stop by work and enjoy a luncheon for Eileen's birthday. Time to rest up now for the rest of the week's festivities..Wednesday Reenie has a procedure scheduled to have fluid drained from her abdomen (we are hopeful that no infection is present). Thursday a passport will be implanted into Reenie's arm for the purpose of administering her chemo treatments and further blood tests. Friday looks good right now.
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Wow I'm first to comment! Im soooo in the family now! Good luck reen you are tough as nails and much less likely to cause tetanus!
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There is no doubt in my mind you will KICK CANCER to the curb AGAIN!!!!!!This time for good.You are one of the strongest person's I know.Love you
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower & I just LOOOVE the blog. Nice job Mr. Haas. Have Pinki give you a big hug on this one. All that fantasy football blogging has paid off... who would have known. And we need not talk of love, the love between the four of us speaks for itself. xxx ooo
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Tom...way to go with Reenie's blog. You are doing great. Reenie...you have been an inspiration to Debbie and our family from the beginning of your first journey, and we will be there for you and your family throughout your present journey. Strength in numbers, for sure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you every single day. Oh...and Tom...don't be afraid to use some of that trash talking on Mr. "C". If nothing else, it might relieve some of the stress.
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Ron, Debbie, Kris, Ellie, Kyle, Hunter, Rosie, and Angel Lucy.
Reenie and Fam, You can count on the Koehlers 1-5 to be praying for you. Our God is much bigger than this mountain! Everyday we will lift you up to Him! hugs, Jeri-Lynn +4
ReplyDeleteSo glad you created this blog to keep us up to date. Love, Kisses and Prayers! Mickie and Gary
ReplyDeleteReenie, what a great way to get everyone on board to fight this battle with you every day. Your will and determination are remarkable, and you know I think you're the epitomy of GRACE. The beast won't stand a chance. Tom what a great tribute to Reenie's war. Your amazing love and admiration for Reenie is so obvious. What a great idea to do this for her, for us and for you guys. We love you all. GO GET 'EM GRACE!
ReplyDeletehi mrs haas, my name is terry haas-the other haas. tom told me about this blog,but for understandable reasons did not let me know how to contact it. I ADMIRE YOUR COURAGE YOU ALWAYS WERE STOIC FROM WHAT I CAN REMEMBER FROM THE LAST DECADE I WAS EVER BY THE HOUSE. I run from my problems and one day i will have to face the fire,on my way to milwaukee for a job. hoping i can hold it down for more that 2 months(that would be a record)everyone looks great i wish them well.
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