Friends -
It's taken me a bit, but I wanted to let you know that Irene is not doing well. Perhaps some of you are already aware of her circumstance (I'm unsure when she posted last) but multiple mets and her resulting physical decline caused her to be admitted to the hospital.
These are very difficult times - as many of you are (unfortunately) far too aware of.
As I've been with Irene for over 20 years and I'm well aware of this forum. Its been a source of information, courage, strength, inspiration and yes, sadness.
It was for the latter point that I hesitated to make this post. You endure far too much uncertainty, challenge and grief for me to compile it. Life shouldnt be this trying.
With semi-specific mention of her circumstance (as I know the details will be understood within this forum) an October PET indicated she had multiple liver tumors. A brain MRI was also done which indicated brain mets for the first time in this 15year war. Cyberknife was ruled out and WBR was put off in favor of chemo. Just before Christmas week, a followup brain MRI indicated progression and mandated she undergo WBR as soon as possible - which was put off until after the holiday.
She took a downturn the day after Christmas - two days before WBR was to begin.
I've started a journal for her on Caring Bridge and I'll read any comments to Irene off there.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/irenefernandez
Please be well and accept my heartfelt - heartfelt - thanks for all you've done for Irene over the years. The care & support she's received here in no small measure has allowed her to get this far.
I have to run.
Love to all - John
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