The Roller Coaster Ride Continues

After considering all of my recent scans, my team at Stanford has decided to adjust my treatment plan again. I will be doing a four-week regimen of a monoclonal antibody drug called Rituximab to address my lymphoma, which appears to be rearing its head a little. I will also be starting a different chemo (pill form) to continue to treat the sarcoma.

I am going to take a short treatment break to enjoy the month of June. Jim and I will get to have some fun adventures before the treatments start in early July. Before all these most recent treatments, we planned a trip to Portugal. We weren’t sure we were going to be able to go, but made the final decision last week based on what my doctors want to do. We are going!



In the meantime, if you’re wondering how I am feeling, I have been riding my bike to work for the past week. I feel great minus the back pain that I always deal with and some fatigue. I tend to nap at lunchtime but that’s OK! Thank you for all the prayers and everyone who checks in on me. I appreciate you all! We will update everyone again once the new treatments start in July. 





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  1. Kathleen LandonMay 27, 2023 at 4:42 PM

    You sound very strong and brave and positive! I’m sorry you are going through all this. Take care and have an amazing trip.

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  2. Merrick BMay 27, 2023 at 4:42 PM

    I'm so glad you're getting to go! So exciting!

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  3. AnonymousMay 27, 2023 at 4:42 PM

    You go girl!!!

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  4. AnonymousMay 27, 2023 at 4:43 PM

    Take care of yourself Kristi, love you

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  5. AnonymousMay 27, 2023 at 4:50 PM

    Kristi, you are my hero💗💗 We pray for you every morning so that’s at least 30 prayers a month just for you. May God sustain you so you can make that trip to Portugal👏👏 And by the way Casey highly recommends Iceland😊 We love you and God bless you💗💗

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  6. AnonymousMay 27, 2023 at 4:55 PM

    Good to see you have fun plans for summer!

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  7. AnonymousMay 27, 2023 at 5:25 PM

    Always in my prayers, best librarian ever!

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  8. AnonymousMay 27, 2023 at 5:26 PM

    You, Jim and the family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers for healing and strength. I'm so glad you are going to be able to take this long dreamed of trip to Portugal. Safe travels and enjoy!

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  9. AnonymousMay 27, 2023 at 7:23 PM

    You go girl!! I hope you have an amazing vacation! Praying for you always 🙏. Love Aunt Mary ❤️

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  10. AnonymousMay 27, 2023 at 8:54 PM

    So grateful for your decision to travel and live every moment . Our prayers are with you and Jim every day.

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  11. Steve and DeeMay 28, 2023 at 11:31 AM

    So glad the doctors are finding Grace to let you rest and travel. Good for the soul and relationship. You are in our prayers as always.

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  12. AnonymousMay 30, 2023 at 6:24 AM

    You are amazing Kristi!! So happy to hear you and Jim will be heading to Portugal to enjoy more adventures together and take a little, much needed break from treatments. Have a safe trip. Continued prayers....

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