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Mom visits Devo for chemo round 2

Devon and Erin are both enjoying mom visiting them in Whistler this month from Northern Ireland. Mom really wanted to be with Devon to help out as much as she could, especially for one of her treatments. So Monday morning, … Continue reading

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She’s back in the game, folks!

Devon’s blood work was good enough on Monday for her oncologist to approve chemo again. So she spent today (Tuesday) hooked up to her drip and her iPad to do a full day’s chemo. She heads home to Whistler shortly … Continue reading

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Vancouver bound and feeling like crap

Devon and Eric are Vancouver bound on Monday morning to see Devon’s oncologist, Dr. Connors. This trip is to determine if she is well enough after her last allergic reaction to continue with chemotherapy on Tuesday and Wednesday. Its been … Continue reading

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Officially off the clinical trial

Well, what a trip to Vancouver its been for Devon. Her oncologist has confirmed that it was the clinical trial drugs causing the allergic reactions, which means she can no longer participate in the clinical trial. That being said, she … Continue reading

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Devo in emerg with allergic reaction

After the good news about Devon finally being able to start chemo again after recovering for weeks after an allergic reaction, she unfortunately had another (more severe) reaction when she started her trial again. In Erin’s words: “It hit her … Continue reading

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Chemo is a go!

Great news today! Devon’s blood work is good so she starts back on the clinical trial drug! Chemo starts at 11am tomorrow. She is off the predisone from the reaction so she should feel a lot better in a day … Continue reading

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Praying chemo is a ‘go’

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 … Continue reading

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15 years and still going strong

15 years ago today, Devon was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was only a few weeks pregnant with Noah and man, was it an emotional day for our entire family. But 15 year later, Devon is still going strong – … Continue reading

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thank you: from Devon

The following is a thank-you Devon posted on FB: “Thank you to everyone that showed up for my fundraiser last night at The Longhorn. To say I am over whelmed is an under statement. Thank you very much for all … Continue reading

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WHAT A NIGHT!

This is just a quick update to thank everyone who came out to The Longhorn last night for the silent auction in support of Devon! With the raffle, silent auction and everything else included, you helped to raise over $32,000 … Continue reading

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