Treatment #23

Today was mom's 23rd treatment.  She is presently on a one week on and one week off of the full chemo treatments.  Today was the week on.  She felt good this week and this course of treatment seems to be working well for her.  Her energy level has been better than in weeks past.  She is able to do more things around the house.  She now only takes 2 pain pills a day for her feet.
Mom's hair is growing back considerably.  I'd describe it as a good miliary length.  The gray is starting to come back and she is looking more like her old self.
I won't be around for treatment 24 or 25.  I am traveling to Africa with my family and in-laws.  We will be gone for a little over 2 weeks.  Dr. Margolis will continue mom on her present treatment until I get back.  Hopefully, she will still continue to feel well while I am gone.
Mom and dad volunteered to watch our guinnea pig (Buck) while we are gone.  The girls and I delivered him to their house this morning.  Mom and dad seemed pretty happy to have the company while we are gone. 
Mom's next MRI of the liver is scheduled for Aug. 27th (the day after I get home).  We should have the results a few days later. 
So, I am signing off for a couple of weeks.  Just remember, no news is good news.