Loyal Readers,
I'm going to forego the usual pre-report blather and get right to the point. Well my friends, I have GREAT NEWS to report. Mom received a call from her oncologist this morning. She was told:
The cancerous tumor in Mom's liver has shrunk from 5.5 x 7cm ---> 4.4 x 5.5cm. This represents an Approximately a 40% decrease in the size of the tumor
The tumor on Mom's pancreas has definitely gotten smaller (no numbers were given)
There is notably less pressure on the bile ducts
The doctor thought that all this news was very positive. Mom will maintain the same treatment schedule as she has been receiving for the time being. So you can expect more Tuesday reports from Your Faithful Correspondent for the forseeable future (and I think we can all agree that, while not in the same category as Mom's news, this is pretty great as well).
I have no doubt that medical science played but a small part in this. It is my fervent belief that Mom's recovery has been advanced moreso by the many prayers and well wishes that she has received. Friends of Mom (Friend of Mom: abrv -- FoM, pronounced fôm; plural -- FoMmies), on behalf of my entire family I thank you for all of your support. There is no way that any of is could have endured these past few months without you.
In next weeks issue, I hope to give you an update on the FoMmie merchandise (t-shirts, bumper stickers, et al) that many of you have been clamoring for. Sadly, I must inform you that Your Faithful Correspondent will not allow his face to be plastered on coffee cups (a mug on a mug if you will), despite your heartfelt pleas. As you can tell from reading these updates, I am nothing if not the shy and retiring type.
Again, all of us thank you for your continued support.
Your Faithful Correspondent,
Corey
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