More Mountains = More Climbing

It's been almost a year and a half since I had a Leiomyosarcoma removed from my inferior vena cava, a major blood vessel in my abdomen.  Without going into every minute detail, the usual/general post operative protocol is to monitor and see how things go.  The first few scans were unremarkable, and we enjoyed a great year with lots of travel and a 25-mile day hike across the Sierras.





About six weeks ago I began having some symptoms that didn't subside and we decided to get in to see Dr. Lemon, my local oncologist. Given my history, an MRI was immediately ordered at Stanford.  We learned that the scans showed several tumors in various locations. The doctors think they are probably metastases of the original tumor.

This week I had a biopsy done on one of them to verify and provide a concrete diagnosis. The pathology report should be available by the middle of next week.  Dr. Ganjoo, my Stanford oncologist, one of the World's leading experts on Leiomyosarcoma, will then be able to develop a treatment plan.  Of course, Jim and I have both gone down the research rabbit hole trying to figure out what it might be, but until we have a proper diagnosis ... from real doctors ... 😁, it’s all up in the air.  Right now, waiting is the hardest part. I am ready for them to take action!

In so many ways we are blessed beyond belief, especially knowing you all are our friends and family. We will keep you updated via this blog/Remind. Please know that your thoughts and prayers are tremendously uplifting.

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  1. AnonymousOctober 27, 2022 at 5:45 PM

    We will continue to keep you in prayer, always know I am here for you. Love you friend.

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  2. MariaOctober 27, 2022 at 5:47 PM

    Sending you lots of prayers and big hugs Kristi. Thank you for the update, I have been thinking about you. ❤️

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  3. Mary ClementOctober 27, 2022 at 5:55 PM

    Prayers for you and your family. I love you all ❤🙏☝️🙏

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  4. AnonymousOctober 27, 2022 at 6:14 PM

    ❤️

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  5. Chelsea AlestonOctober 27, 2022 at 6:19 PM

    Love you cousin. We will all be thinking of and praying for you.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 27, 2022 at 6:21 PM

    I sending a big hug! Will be praying and thinking of you.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 27, 2022 at 6:46 PM

    I’m Soo sorry to hear this Kristi. I’m hoping it can all get taken care of and you will get back to your normal. I will be thinking of you and praying for you too.

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    1. AnonymousOctober 27, 2022 at 6:50 PM

      Thank you

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    2. AnonymousOctober 27, 2022 at 8:02 PM

      Prayers for you Kristi. So sorry to hear of this news. You have such a great attitude and I admire you for that! God bless!💕

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  8. AnonymousOctober 27, 2022 at 9:32 PM

    You are some of THE most beautiful people I know! Always in my heart and lifting you up to the Father in prayer. Hope to see you soon!

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  9. Janet zadinaOctober 28, 2022 at 1:47 AM

    Sending lots of prayers love and energy to you

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  10. AnonymousOctober 28, 2022 at 7:44 AM

    You are always in our prayers!! Love you Kristi and Jim ~ ML

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  11. AnonymousOctober 28, 2022 at 11:58 AM

    Oh no! I’m so sorry! I’m praying for you right now! Hugs!

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  12. Karen ElliottFebruary 9, 2023 at 6:47 PM

    ♥️🙏🫂

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