the latest update on Allison from Charlie Herf
We had a VERY good appt Thursday with Allie's liver surgeon !! He removed 25 percent of her liver from 2 different quadrants and ALL margins were clear of cancer cells SO NO follow up chemo needed at this time !, Allie was NOT looking forward to more chemo, we will meet with her medical oncologist next week and then there will likely order a PET scan and IF that is clear, then she will have scans every 3 months and blood work once a month , we are hoping they will re connect her ileostomy in early April (that would be a nice 42nd birthday present for her ) but they need to be sure the colon has healed completely and has no scar tissue in it's path, then the port will be surgically removed when they are sure it is time...this has been grueling past 14 months od 7 surgical procedure, many chemos, radiation, and TONS of Dr. Appts and there are a few hurdles yet to jump but, we are hopeful she is on the "home stretch" !! Thank you for your much needed and constant encouragement and support !! I think you all have her home address, but, just in case it is Allison Herf. 3429 Ray Street, San Diego, Ca. 90214 and. IF you haven't read all of her updates , she has posted her 8th update and will be writing her 9th update soon, just Google "gofundmeAllisonHerf.com" and it will take you to her page of written updates and photos, thank you , again, her all of your care and concern these past 14 months !
Charlie