It is now official. Nora’s hair is shorter than mine (well, I do need a haircut). As predected, two days before her second chemo treatment, Nora’s hair started “thinning.” Got a beautiful new yellow scarf yesterday at the Lewis Cancer Center (volunteers supply them) and a cool brown, tan and white cap.

The PET scan showed three additional tiny tumors on the left side lymph nodes that were not picked up by the CT scan. Thank you Dr. Yannucci for fighting for the additional PET. This is, in a way, good news, because it gives Dr. Yannucci more accurate information. But it’s still early in the game.

During these first two weeks of chemo Nora has had minimal side effects. No real nausea and a minimum amount of taste variations … and I’m becoming a better cook. She does get tired but that’s typical.

When we left the “chemo room” yesterday (actually a very comfortable and convivial spot if you [I] avoid focusing on the drip stands) Nora had everyone laughing followed by a couple high fives.

Thank you, everyone, for all your posts and kind thoughts. Keep them coming. It is all about spirit. One great moment this week was getting a card that was signed by many of the regulars at our local “salon” (Ridgeland’s version of a Virginia  Woolf gathering) at the Reeder compound. What a neighborhood.

We also just met the pharmacist at Main Street Pharmacy in Ridgeland. Great guy. Knew exactly how to approach Nora.

We’re doing fine, thanks to all of you. Yes, spread the word to our friends and to those who know Nora. It means a great deal .

Our love,
Paul