Important update on Kate 9/18

[davidlevine]

I haven't sent out a progress report in several weeks because there hasn't been any progress to report. Kate has had two infusions of Avastin and has not been improving -- in fact, she's been getting worse. She is now extremely weak and, despite using the walker indoors and out, has been having falls and near-falls almost every day. The aphasia is

Comments

[gerisullivan]

Much love all around. May the hospice resources and support help ease the way forward.

[billeyler]

There was a little bit of joy in our getting together for a meal last Sunday, in spite of the difficulties. Kate was (as you said) much worse than I would have anticipated for this outing, but you all persevered.

I am always rooting for you two.

Thanks for making time.

[gerryhuntman]

Gosh my thoughts are with both of you

[kate_schaefer]

Oh.

I'm grateful for the time and friendship for the past umpty years. We'll try to get to Portland for another helping, if we can.

[wild_patience]

We're so sorry to hear this. Love to you both.