Lonna's Research

Hello, Thanks to all who have contacted me so far.
I have been asked to give a little more information regarding Lonna's type of cancer so perhaps when doing your individual research you will have more specific details to fine tune your research.

Lonna has Non Small cell Adeno CarcinomaIt is in her Lymphatic system and in her heart. Her current Chemo treatment is 4 days chemo 3 days off 1 day chemo 12 days off and then start all over.

She is in Stage 4

We appreciate all the help. It would help if when you do the research on a particular therapy or medication or what ever if you research it find out if it's viable and you think it's good and then do as much research on it before you send it to me. If you write a paragraph about what you found or a phone call that would terrific.

Thanks again for the help this is what we need to do to try and get Lonna's life and quality of life extended.

ThanksVicky ( her Sisiter )

Urgent Request

Hello, Today is Tuesday and My sister was re-admitted back into the hospital.Lonna is not doing that great I think Mentally and Physically.The Chemo is extremely hard on Lonna. Lonna does not tolerate Oral medication and the chemo drugs are very toxic to her little weak body.

Here is what we need........................................

Many of you have asked what can I do to help.......

My mom and I are looking for Alternative help for Cancer Patients.

It is extensive re-search. It is very time consuming.

If anyone could just investigate on there own and research some different options that we might take with Lonna, it would be so helpful. If all of you could possibly look into one site and re-search and if you come across anything that is really something we need to get for Lonna regardless of where it is please let us know. You can email me @VickylKeeth@aol.com or my mom. Or pick up the phone and call me. 208-863-9245.

IF all who love Lonna try and re-search different alternative treatments maybe we could come up with something. The world is a big place and if one of us finds something it could make a difference.

Thanks
Vicky

Friday July 25

Just a quick update. Lonna was doing so well the first three days of her new Chemo regime then had a setback yesterday. She was having difficulty breathing and nausea. They readmitted her to the hospital and removed about 6 cups of fluid from her right lung. Will know today if there is any collection on the other side or around the heart. She was breathing much easier last night. Our lovely Loreen came and spent the night with her.Will write more when I have some news.
Sandy

Sunday July 20

Hello to everyone.
I am so sorry for not updating before now. Lonna had a lovely time in Hawaii and she was glowing when she arrived home. We had a little problem at the airport upon arriving. Lonna had her purse on the wheel chair and whoever picked it up had a grand time. She has lost all ID and Credit cards along with check book and health cards. We have been busy all week canceling and changing account #'s.

Lonna did not receive a good report from the Dr. on Friday. It seems the Cancer is spreading in her lungs. They are putting her on a new regime of, Chemo 4 days a week skip 3 days, Chemo 1 day, skip 12 days then repeat series. She has been quite upset with the news as you can imagine. The first treatment is on Monday. I will try to keep you updated but my husband Dennis has gone back on Chemo also and I'm a little busy with both.

Love to you all. Please forgive me if I haven't thanked you individually for your gifts and support. Just know you are in my heart and it is filled with gratitude and love for each and everyone of you.

Sandy

Tuesday July 8

Hello, from beautiful Hawaii!!!

This has been the best medicine that Lonna could possibly get. She has blossomed since being here.

The trip over was just fine. She slept most of the way. The flight crew was wonderful and very caring. They had a wheel chair waiting and as we went through the terminal Lonna started to cry. She was so overwhelmed at finally retuning to the Islands where her heart is. We were met at the curb by Rick and his sister Shelley who were waiting with beautiful fragrance free flower lei's. They had made all the arrangements for the hotel and had a car to take us there. It is so beautiful and the room has an ocean view with a large Lanai where we spend a lot of time.

Lonna has flourished.

She has taken walks through the grounds and is soaking up the sun. She made the mistake of not wearing sunscreen on her head the first day and has a little burn but not too bad. Everyone here has been so gracious and kind. Halle is having a ball!! Keeping Rick busy and I do believe she has become the UNO champion.

I am still doing my research and feeding Lonna Graviola, Flax seed oil, Apricot seeds and lots of fruit. Fruit for me also, with a touch of rum. Vicky will be here on the 10th. This has been a little taste of heaven.

Love to all of you
Sandy

Sunday July 6

Today is Sunday July 6th
Well, it was quite an under taking but with the help of family and friends Lonna is in Hawaii. My mom and I discussed with Lonna that she needs to live life in between Chemo's to the best of her ability. Lonna has been so sick with the Nausea and her over all fatigue but we believe that mental mind is a very powerful tool. In order for you to get strength and calmness you have to have a different scenery other then the four wall's of your bedroom. My mom worked a flight on Continental over to Hawaii and Lonna and Halle were on the same flight, so the family felt safe that Lonna was in good hands. Her friends, Shelly and Rick Hagedorn made sure that things were taken care of in Hawaii in case she needed anything. I will be flying over in a few days with my daughter Sarah and it will be a much needed girls time. We have a special love for Hawaii and believe that it is a place of healing and calmness. It's good for the soul. Lonna needs to have some Mental health and hopefully we can build up her strength. It was touch and go and we were not sure she was going to be able to get to Hawaii because she is so weak. Dennis my mom's husband, took her through the airport and made sure she got to her gate. I think she had to take a wheel chair, she is just not strong enough to walk that far in an airport. Anyway, we have an Ocean view and we believe this will be good medicine for the whole family. I'm hoping that we can send a cute picture of us enjoying our time as a family. We love all of you and appreciate the love and kindness you all have shown not just for my sister but to our family.

God bless
Love Vicky

Wednesday July 2

Today is Wednesday and Vicky and Sarah left for Boise.
Lonna really loved having her sister here with her.
Vicky tried to take my place as nurse Ratchet and she just may have succeeded.
She was right on top of everything so I felt very confident being away at work.
Lonna had a good day as far as the nausea went. She is on a continuous IV drip of Zofran. She tries to rally but tires so quickly.
She and I sat on the swing in my back yard this afternoon for a little while just enjoying the serenity of it.
I have been scouring the Internet and books on alternative treatments. It looks as though there a several that have had good results. It's something she is considering.
Love to all of you
Mom

Tuesday July 1st

Hello,

Lonna is on her 4 day of Chemo. I think it hurts me more then it hurts her. It is very difficult to see your sister going through such pain and discomfort. I ask that you all pray for Lonna to have a Quality of life not Quantity. Yesterday Lonna was feeling such nausea that we had to call her doctor and bring her in to the Oncology clinic. Lonna has a difficult time with absorption and oral medication does not work well, so Lonna really needs to be on I.V. forms of medication. The doctor sent her home hooked up to I.V. through her port where she gets her chemo so hopefully she can get rid of the nausea. It is starting to work. Now we need to build up her strength. Today we have an appointment with her Oncologist to make sure this form of medication works on the Nausea. Lonna is too tired to write on the blog and she has turned off her phone, to weak at this point to answer the calls and texts. I know she loves all of you and thanks each and everyone for the love and support.
Thanks to you all........ We Love you.