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Madeleine’s Blog
February 26, 2012
For Madeleine, this has been a good week of enjoying recovery and getting back into some of the things she loves. She actually healed quite quickly from the wisdom teeth extractions, and continues to gain strength since her major surgery. This week she was able to enjoy some swimming, and even a little running.
Madeleine also is excited about getting to be one of the swim captains for her swim team at Montgomery High. While the coming season of radiation and interferon treatments is expected to affect her ability to compete, she has a lot of passion for working to support and encourage her team in whatever way she can.
This Thursday (March 1st) will be her first radiation treatment down in Rohnert Park, and she will have treatments two times a week for three weeks. The radiation will be high dose, and targeted right at the problem area. It really is amazing how much pre-planning (with computer and CT scan technology) goes into this treatment in order to target the area, but with the fewest side effects possible.
We would really appreciate your prayers that the radiation would be effective against any remaining melanoma, and that the side effects of the radiation would be kept to a minimum. Having these kinds of treatments in the midst of your senior year can be a little challenging, so we are grateful for your prayers and encouragement.
February 26, 2012
For Madeleine, this has been a good week of enjoying recovery and getting back into some of the things she loves. She actually healed quite quickly from the wisdom teeth extractions, and continues to gain strength since her major surgery. This week she was able to enjoy some swimming, and even a little running.
This Thursday (March 1st) will be her first radiation treatment down in Rohnert Park, and she will have treatments two times a week for three weeks. The radiation will be high dose, and targeted right at the problem area. It really is amazing how much pre-planning (with computer and CT scan technology) goes into this treatment in order to target the area, but with the fewest side effects possible.
We would really appreciate your prayers that the radiation would be effective against any remaining melanoma, and that the side effects of the radiation would be kept to a minimum. Having these kinds of treatments in the midst of your senior year can be a little challenging, so we are grateful for your prayers and encouragement.
4 comments:
Hi Madeleine! First, congrats on being named one of the captains for swimming :) We all know how much you love the sport. You are always in our prayers but this Thursday we will be saying extra prayers for you and the medical team. We are so proud of how you are handling everything...of course we know you are not doing it alone.
GOD DID NOT GIVE US A SPIRIT THAT MAKES US AFRAID. HE GAVE US A SPIRIT OF POWER AND LOVE AND SELF_CONTROL. 2 Timothy 1:7
Tons of love and hugs,
Uncle David, Auntie Leslie, Lindsey and Emily
Hi Madeleine,
I just recently found out about your melanoma and surgeries. May you find an inner strength to help carry you throughout your journey. I know it is not easy, but you have so many people praying for you, thinking of you, and believing in you. You are a strong and amazing young woman. I send you my prayers, well wishes, and strength.
Sincerely,
Mary Drummond
Miss Maddy
You will be in our every thought and prayer as you take on the next journey to a full recovery. You are an Amazing young lady and I am sure this will come with some challenges however I know you will Smile in there face a push through like the Champion you are.
Lots of Love to you and your Family
Cindy Williams
Hey bestest cousin, we are praying hard for you over here! Love you,
-Tim
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