Wendy is scheduled for surgery this Friday the 14th, for a full hysterectomy at St. Peter's. The idea behind that is to remove suspicious activity on her left ovary and have it tested, but also to stop the production of estrogen since the cancer is "feeding" off of it.
In a couple of weeks she will be starting chemotherapy here in Albany. She will be using the doctors in Boston as consultants for now, at least until further surgery is needed. The team at Dana-Farber was fantastic. They were everything you would want in physicians and the trip couldn't have gone smoother (aside from the fact that good ole Wendy left her phone at a rest area and we had to go back for it).....chuckle, chuckle.
Please continue to pray.....this can be and is overwhelming for her and her family. Knowing she has so much love and support is a source strength for them all. And she is so grateful for the meals and everyone buying and wearing the bracelets.
All her hope resides in her Creator and she is trusting in the fact that all things work together for those who love God and are called according to His purposes.
Bless you all and I will post again after the surgery.
~Lauri~
Thanks so much for the update Lauri. I'm so thankful everything went well. It broke my heart when I saw a post of Wendy's saying she woke up in fear. Just can't imagine what this is like for her. Still would like to get a bracelet. Please let me know how I can get one. Love to you all and continued prayers. Wendy is so blessed to have a friend like you. Ranita
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