9/6/06 Dallas has a CT scan which shows tumors in the lungs, liver and adrenal gland.
There is a biopsy performed and on 9/14 she is diagnosed as having Carcinoid (atypical) cancer.
9/26 Gets second opinion from San Antonio Cancer Institute confirming diagnosis and stage 4 metastasized lung cancer and begins treatment at CTRC (Cancer Treatment & Research Center in SA)
10/24 Begins 3 rounds chemotherapy treatments in Oct, Nov & Dec. CT scan in Nov shows her condition to be stable and improving and the one in Dec shows a 70%+ decrease in tumor size.
3/13/07 CT Scan shows no tumor growth
5/16/07 CT Scan shows dramatic increase in tumors - size and number. It is too soon to try chemo again so the only treatment option is a clinical trial.
6/6/07 Dallas, Winona and Jimmie fly to Sacramento, CA to visit Becky and family
Dallas has a low grade fever and difficulty breathing.
6/9/07 Dallas is taken to the emergency room in Sacramento and admitted for two days. Given breathing treatments and antibiotics.
6/14/07 Dallas and Winona fly home. They find Harold is ill and he is admitted to the VA hospital.
6/19/07 Dallas has an appointment at CTRC to decide on clinical trial options, assess current status and decide on immediate and future care needs.
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Hi, there Lady! Miss Super Story teller!! plus many more wonderful titles we could give you. Just a short note to remind you that we miss and love you. Also remember I'm just a phone call away! You are so blessed with such efficient children with technology skills to keep us posted. Bless all of you, Hugs, Isabel.
Good to hear from you, Isabel. . . Also, thanks for your great cards. . . Love, Dallas
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