Hello everyone,
I would just like to say thank you to everybody for the support Zabrina and I have been shown and we are only in week one. You people better not burn out on me:) The outpouring of prayers, offers of assistance, and food have truly been overwhelming and moving.
I want everyone to know that we have the utmost faith in God and our doctors. The medical team we have working with us are truly top notch. I cannot say enough for the University Hospitals Ireland Cancer Center. From the early detection to the immediate treatment, it has been a moving experience. It all happened so fast and so smooth we really didn't have time to shop for doc's, and we are so glad we didn't. Dr. Friedman and his staff have called us after hours on their own time to check up on us, and have treated Zabrina and I like humans not just another patient. We are truly blessed.
A few highlights of the past week:
-After receiving the diagnosis on 12/8 at 3:15pm, we were in the Oncology office by 4:30
-By 12/9 all of the pre-testing was scheduled by noon
-12/10 and 12/11 were spent scared, tired, and in testing offices at the Cleveland Clinic and UH (that's right, they arranged the tests at another hospital to make it work with our insurance and timing)
-12/12 at 11:30 we met with Dr. Friedman (oncologist) and received the "good" news about the cancer being confined to the left breast
-12/12 at noon Zabrina began her recovery. First round of chemo was done by 4pm.
-Since then we have had some ups and downs as far as her comfort level, everyday a little better.
It is so incredible to know that within a week of diagnosis my wife is already on the road to recovery. We still have our fears but we trust in the Lord to get us through this.
Special thanks to Rob for getting this up and going so fast so that we can update you all. Sometimes it's just to hard to hear the words when talking on the phone as opposed to typing. So please do not be offended if you get the voicemail.
Thank you all again, we love you and couldn't do this without you.
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Hi Zabrina and Jeff,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this update. You are in our prayers :)
Now that we are a team, can we play dodgeball? I really like dodgeball.
ReplyDeleteWe love you Zabrina! You are thought of constantly and in our whole families prayers! Remember you are amazing and strong and have many people who will give you their strength to use too!!!!!
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