Very Little, But a Little Update

Kristi had her regular checkup with Stanford Oncologist yesterday. After Christmas she is going to start Kristi on and immunotherapy infusion and maybe have her stay in a low dose of the pill she’s been on. 

Right after a Thanksgiving Kristi had influenza A which was pretty bad. She’s fully recovered from that but it’s been hard to tell if going off the chemo pill had much effect on her drowsiness. Maybe some. 

We are headed out of town for two weeks. Got an amazing deal on a cruise so changed out road trip plans. Merry Christmas everyone!

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  1. AnonymousDecember 8, 2023 at 1:06 PM

    Merry Christmas🎄 Enjoy your vacation♥️

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    1. AnonymousDecember 8, 2023 at 2:43 PM

      Merry Christmas God bless you both🌲🌲🙏🙏

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    2. AnonymousDecember 8, 2023 at 3:38 PM

      Have a blast on your trip. Be safe. I love you guys.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 8, 2023 at 1:10 PM

    Merry Christmas and safe travels . Love to all 🎄🙏❤️Aunt Mary

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  3. AnonymousDecember 8, 2023 at 1:11 PM

    You guys enjoy yourself you deserve the best have a great time love you

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  4. AnonymousDecember 8, 2023 at 1:20 PM

    🎉🎄Have a GREAT VACATION 🎉🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄 🎉 continued prayers for Kristi ❤️🙏🏼

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  5. AnonymousDecember 8, 2023 at 1:40 PM

    Merry Christmas you two! Enjoy your cruise. Continued prayers for sure!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 9, 2023 at 7:25 AM

    Thanks for the update and glad you got through the flu. Dee had a case as well but so far I dodged that bullet.
    Snow is falling here again so we hope you are going someplace warm and sunny.
    Have fun and be blessed.
    Love Steve and Dee

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  7. Lisa McAndrewsDecember 11, 2023 at 1:06 AM

    Enjoy your travels! Be Safe!
    Have a Merry Christmas! 🎄

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