Back at home

Anette is back at home. She was released from the hospital yesterday evening. The medical procedure to put in an abdominal catheter is scheduled to take place on Monday next week as an outpatient procedure. It is most successful when it's time to perform a paracentecis and her abdomen is full of fluid.
It was decided yesterday to have hospice care given at home. Many people have asked us why we haven't had hospice care in the past. Hospice care is only available when you no longer benefit from cancer treatment and you are expected to live 6 months or less. Anette has been receiving cancer treatment, most recently clinical trials, until last week.

Still at NEMC

Anette is still in the hospital. She has a couple of other medical procedures to do which are designed to help maintain the highest level of comfort possible for the rest of her life.
In spite of all of this grim news, she continues to be in amazingly high spirits. She has not given up her faith, but is now focusing on trying to make the best and most of whatever time she has left. In fact, she still wants to make a trip to the beach. We ask you to please keep us in your prayers so that we can make that possible. We're not sure how we can pull that off, but with God's help all things are possible.
Love,
Tanya and family

7/10/08 - SURGERY UPDATE

Anette just got out of surgery and it was unsuccessful. Her doctor will talk with our immediate family this evening to discuss her options, if any. Her prognosis is not good.
- Tanya

7/10/08 Surgery

Yesterday while Anette & Ben were at Duke University it was brought to their attention that Anette has blockage in her liver. She is currently at NEMC for paracentesis, which she has been doing on a weekly basis, testing, and a medical procedure. She is having a noninvasive surgery more likely than not tomorrow to put a stent in by endoscopy in her liver to allow it to function normally. She will be staying at the hospital for a few nights.
Please keep her in your prayers! I will continue to post and add comments with updates.
Tanya