Devon really needs our prayers and support as she heads into her appointments in Vancouver today.

Devon will start her day by getting blood work done (11 vials minimum) followed by an appointment with her oncologist, Dr. Connors. The results from her blood work today will determine if she is healthy enough to continue with her chemotherapy and clinical trial over the next 2 days.

The allergic reaction she had to the chemo last time has been very hard on her. In her own words she describes the last couple of weeks as follows:

“I have a bit of ‘chemo’ brain, much like prego brain. I can’t seem to concentrate for long & need to “de-noise” a lot, meaning I just sit or lay and listen with my windows open to Whistler’s scenery/air – no TV or music. I wish I could actually finish a movie. Thank you to everyone for the books. I will read them but right now my eyes and head hurt too much to read and concentrating is hard right now. I go randomly on online at all hours, as I can’t seem to sleep from the predisone. I hope to be off of it by Monday and will find out from Dr Connors what the next step is for the chemical reaction (allergic reaction).”

Devon has really been struggling with concentrating on anything lately, which both frustrates and exhausts her. Movies, books, even short conversations can be exhausting – even if she’s simply listening. It takes a lot out if her to focus or follow a conversation.

Devon really wants to start chemo again to beat cancer and is also making an appointment in Vancouver for some holistic health support as well.

Thank you for your well wishes, prayers and support. We’ll update again as soon as we know what Dr. Connors says.