Time for another update...

This is Jessi, Valerie's daughter, again.
I know my mom has a lot of people out there who care about her and want to know how she is doing. I am in England, so I don't always have the most up to date info, but here is what I know...
The latest round of chemo seems to be slowing the progression of her cancer. Her cancer numbers are above 300, but only raised 30 points last time. Unfortunately, this is a very agressive chemo and it makes her so sick. She panics when she starts the chemo and the panic attacks just became too much to bear. So, last week she decided not to do chemo, at least for now. Since then, she has been feeling much better. She is reconsidering another round of chemo now that she is feeling healthier.
Despite the slowing of the cancer numbers, the doctors don't expect that it is going to extend her life. I feel sick when I say it, but she has weeks to months left. In January they told her 3-6 months. We are at the 3 month mark, so every day counts at this point. Cancer is such a horrible disease. I'm not sure why people have to suffer so much.
I have heard through others that she isn't always kind when some of you call. I know she wants to know people care, but she is scared and angry and she doesn't know how to behave. I really encourage you to keep calling and continue to visit her. Just let her talk and be there for her. If you want to talk to Tina and see how she is doing, post a comment to this blog and I will email you personally with the phone number.
Thanks for your thoughts, I know you mean a lot to her.