we met with dr. gollob early this afternoon. ellen's creatnine count is up to 1.8. that is up again from yesterday but it still isn't rising at the alarming rate that it did during the last course of treatment. he told us that all of her blood counts are down, slightly, but that they aren't down further than expected. everything is following the same trend that it did during the last course. the good news, though, is that nothing seems as severe as it was before.
over the next few days, if the trends hold, she should gradually feel better and get some energy back. hopefully she can get out of bed and go for a walk, maybe have something to eat. this time, however, we will discourage her from a krispy kreme for her first meal. it will be exciting again, when she says that she's hungry, but we won't make the same mistake again.
the plan going forward, as dr. gollob explained, is to help ellen recover from the treatment and allow her body to rebound. in a few weeks she will have a cat-scan to determine the effect that the treatment is having on her body. at that time, it will be decided whether she will continue on with this type of chemotherapy.
keep sending good thoughts.
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Thanks Ryan for taking the time to update everyone. Sounds like it is some good news....I hope she starts to bounce back soon.
Get some rest and give her our best.
Love ya Lots,
Jo Ann & Tom
Thanks for the update. I look forward to reading your blog every night and hearing of Ellen's progress.
I look forward to the days when things are back to normal for you guys and we can all have our Ellen back.
Lots of love and hugs,
Angie
Great updates, Ryan. Glad to hear you guys are seeing a little light at the end of this tunnel... can't wait for the post that says Ellen inhaled something delicious this week!
She is so lucky to have such an amazing support system with her. You guys ROCK.
Love, Nate, Sommer, & Bella Bradds
hey guys -
so glad that this round has been easier to handle than the first. i hope that ellen is getting some good rest and recovering! there are so many people thinking about her - all my family and college friends are praying for her. i saw the Nolans this past weekend also and they were asking about her and i know she is in so many people's thoughts! we will all keep the prayers coming!
much love,
amina
All my thought and prayers are sent yor way. Hoping for Ellen to rest comfortably. You all do the same. Linda O
Hi Ellen and Ryan, We made it back to Canton with no Labor Day traffic problems. Ellen, it was so helpful to see you looking good with your new do, thanks to your husband/stylist. To see the caring, efficient staff in action at the medical center as they stepped over all of us was a comfort. Although you were dozing Ellen, I hope some of the giggles as we told stories from long ago filtered in and made you smile inside. No one has been loved more than you by your husband and parents, and I know you can feel the love. Ryan, since it is close to midnight I hope you have already "pushed back" for the night in your recliner and are settled in for a more peaceful night tonight. As we passed a semi on the West Va. Turnpike this afternoon, someone had written in the dirt on the back with their finger, "With God all things are possible". Believe it and count the blessings, no matter how small that come each day as you sit by Ellen's side. Love, Aunt Connie and Uncle Chuck
I love how positive the blogs have been!!!!
Thank-you, Ryan for the continued updates. I know the road ahead is still a long one, so the thoughts and prayers continue through and through every day!! In the words of "New Kids On The Block" (you all know you love them,)
-"HANG TOUGH"
You are amazing.
I love you, El! Good night.
Love K. Lanza
Thank you for the updates. Our prayers are continuing for you, Ellen and the extended family.
Hey Ellen -
we're back from the long weekend, ready to start the day with a new outlook on life and our jobs. Yeah right, its just another Tuesday that will somehow turn into a Monday before 5 pm rolls around. Its good to hear you're coping better this time - its gotta be our prayers; what else??? So . . . we're going to take som extra time today; to send our well wishes yoru way and whisper our prayers for your speedy trip thru this treatement recovery. After all, its been so long since we've had a day off, we deserve the extra time devoted to you - don't you agree??!!!!!
Love,
the GDK Gang
Ryan & Ellen,
Glad to hear the treatment this time is going a little better then the previous and that Ellen is able to rest peacefully. We were out of town this past weekend and unable to check the blog, however we were constantly thinking of you guys.
Love, Dave & Krickett
Hi Ellen and Ryan!
Glad to hear that the second round of treatment is over! Ryan thanks for all the updates. Praying and thinking about you both.
Love,
Amy and Mike
Ell and Ryan,
Hope you both are well. I hope Ell starts feeling better soon and regaining some of her strength. So glad to know that another round of treatment is conquered and hoping for good results soon!
Have a good day and get some more needed rest!
Kelly Dragoiu
Hi troopers,
I went to bed last night thinking about all of you and praying for you and I woke up this morning doing the same. Know that positive thoughts and prayers are being sent your way all the time.
With love,
Sharon
Hi Ellen-
We just wanted to send our thoughts and wishes your way.
Much love,
Brandon, Yuki & Alex
I almost don't want to say it aloud, in case the cancer can hear me, but this is a situation which may be the beginning of better news. We will keep praying and hoping. There is so much spirit here in North Canton for Ellen to beat this - if spirit could do it alone it would be done already. Hugs all around.
Krispy Kreme is better than nothing! But I don't want to start a fight with anyone...I just think it would be super to have Ellen request any food right now...if she starts to call out for spinach and blueberries then all the better! Everyone take care...
Jan K.
Love you lots!! Thinking of you always. Jaime
Thinking of you and hoping you had a good day. Back to school for me today. Overall we had a good day..Just want you to know I am thinking of you each and every day, remembering you in prayer and trusting God will touch your life with warmth and loving care!! Many thanks to Ryan for his constant efforts on the blog. Love you Aunt Nancy
Well, E, I hope this finds you feeling a bit better. Perhaps a little neighborhood update will lift your spirits (that's lift, E, not drink).
When you are home, there's nothing you don't miss...you have some sort of specialized radar to know what's going on!
As you are out of town, that mantle has fallen on my sunken, aging shoulders.
Lots of weird people are moving around your place, largely unidentified: the two crazy dudes who show up in your yard. The peasant woman with the chain saw. In fact, lots of it is pretty unpredictable: like I was gone all weekend and somebody messed with your yard... nice cut, but wasn't done by moi. This isn't quite Roswell or crop circles, but veeerrrry interesting.
But, I digress. Ryan has probably told you about my special concern for and love of ... cats. So, whenever, there's dehumidifyer water to be emptied, I am like there for your cat. And, I am always ready to give ol Nugent some special affection, even when the little bugger is racing around my feet and nipping at my toes (usually as I am heading for the door). I thought I was pretty tolerant even when he displayed his urinary problem. Didn't think he was mean or anything, just maybe BHP and might have needed to see the vet. Heck, I was willing to even rip up all the carpeting he'd ruined. My love hath no boundaries.
Ok, the cat, strange neighborhood people... you ask:where are you going with this DR?
E, as an expression of all my love for God's creatures, I got Nugent help. Serious help.
I called in the heavy artillery: the Cat Whisperer.
Yep, there is a little known,somewhat mysterious person who will go to your home,even on the hottest days, when there is absolutely no air, and sit and talk to your cat. She is a communications master. Cats according to the Cat Whisperer are the most intelligent animals on the planet (smarter than most husbands). Can learn anything. Nothing real extreme if you just speak nicely (although there are reports she did break the tail off her cat "communicating" enthusiastically her love).
I am very pleased to give you this interim report that your cat is getting the message! In fact, the Cat Whisperer leaves the house with all the toilet seats up!!!!!!! How about that!!!!
Long story short, Nugent now has a kind of therapy the situation warranted. And, it seems to be working. The Cat Whisperer goes through the door and shouts: Neeewwwww-Geennnttt! Amazingly, he won't go near the carpets. In fact, when he hears that special call.. he's not on the carpet, the beds or the furniture... we can't even find him now!
The Cat Whisperer has really done the trick on the old boy... and all without electricity, or wires or any device. Just apparently the soothing sound of her voice has taken him to a higher level of perfection.
E, there is one heck of alot you are missing. Get on home here to ID some of the strange folk moving down Ambler... and before Ol Nugent needs some deprogramming.
PS... Thanks to the Cat Whisperer, Ol Nugent doesn't seem to be even interested in the litter box... can we just take it away?
talk with you soon
Ellen,I'm so glad to hear that the treatments are over and that you are resting. I hope to hear soon that you are taking that walk after a meal! Love to you all...Cindy Clapper
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