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Finally.

Finally, my treatment is going to begin. 

 
Best case scenario is: I will receive aggressive chemotherapy every two weeks starting Tuesday, October 28. I need to do that for 4 cycles. Then I need to follow that with 12 weeks of a different, less aggressive, kind of chemo. This will be followed by surgery and radiation.

Major prayer requests at this time would be

  • my body responds amazingly to the treatment and the cancer shrinks quickly. Making it easier for the surgeons to get everything. 
  • side effects are minimal so I can continue to care for my kids and household and potentially return to work!
  • avoid infection! Infection during chemo is very dangerous. Avoiding infection is hard in general but when I live with the cutest little human petri dishes that go to public school I am a bit worried about that! ha! 
Side effects of chemo include heart issues, bladder infections, and neuropathy. These are the biggest concerns for me right now. Good news is I am starting this off healthy all things considered! 

I have more to update but my petri dishes are awake now! I will write more soon! Thank you all for your continued support and prayers. 



Comments

  1. Liz SmootOctober 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM

    Sending all the prayers ! May the Lord wrap His arms around you and the kids and may His strength comfort and strengthen you. We know He CAN!

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  2. SasSyPAntsJeNnOctober 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM

    Thanks for sharing friend

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  3. Nancy v.October 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM

    You got this Marissa! Sending love and prayers🙏

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