1-22-2010 Pam had a quality visit with her college roommate and several friends in the Florida Keys. The weather was perfect and she even had time to shop.

Pam's CT scan showed the cancer has spread with numerous nodules appearing throughout the abdominal area. It is clear that the six different chemo treatments have not been effective over the past 18 months and no other drugs are available. Pam will no longer be taking chemo treatments, but she asks for any and all information that may be available about experimental clinical trials for cancer of unknown primary.

Pam remains strong and will continue to work with the music ministry and other activities at church.

We thank you for your continued prayers which have guided us and helped Pam endure the cancer treatments. May God bless you all.

1-19-2010 Pam had a CT scan today and she will discuss the results with her doctor on Friday, the 22nd. Meanwhile, Pam is still suffering from constipation and abdominal discomfort. She learned her calcium level in her blood is elevated, which may have contributed to the constipation problem. Consequently, she was administered a treatment targeting the calcium concentration.

Pam is wearing down from the continuing medical procedures, the side effects of the chemicals, and the inability to do everything she would like to do. We are going away to the Florida Keys for two days with the expectation that a change in environment will be beneficial for the psyche.

Thank you all for your continuing prayers and support.

1-15-2010 Pam opted to forgo a chemo treatment today. She just felt like she needed a break from chemo. Her doctor appreciated her concerns about persistent constipation, lack of energy and appetite and scheduled a CT scan for January 19th. Pam's last scan was in October 2009. Even if Pam had a treatment today, she would have been scheduled for a scan in accordance with her treatment plan.

Meanwhile, Pam is planning to attend a handbell workshop tomorrow and a full schedule with church music on Sunday. The church activities really seem to help her overcome the debilitating effects of the cancer.

1-13-2009 Pam has had a rough time for the past two weeks. She has had little or no appetite while experiencing abdominal discomfort and frequent constipation. These conditions have affected her energy level, yet she has been able to sing with her choirs and lead the bell choir practices.

Pam is scheduled to meet with her oncologist this week and have a chemo treatment on Friday. Her blood work has been acceptable recently and should not affect her scheduled chemo. We continue to search for clinical trials that Pam may qualify for participation, but her diagnosis has ranged from ovarian to cancer of unknown origin. Chemo treatments targeted for many different types of cancer have not yielded marked improvement, but we hope the current treatment with Doxil will provide results.

12/30/2009 All of Pam's preparations for Christmas certainly created an extremely happy and busy season. We celebrated with all 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and family (immediate and extended) members throughout the past two weeks. The experience was precisely what Pam planned and hoped for. she was active, throughly engaged, and barely affected by the effects of the cancer.

Pam is back in her normal routine. After leading the sanctuary choir on Sunday, she returned to chemotherapy on Monday. She has experienced the normal abdominal pain and lack of appetite associated with chemo since her treatment. She will continue on her plan of a treatment every three weeks.

Pam has been undergoing chemo for about 18 months, yet she continues to maintain her faith and her positive outlook for healing. Your prayers and support have been most welcome and an inspiration to her well-being. May God bless you all.

12/14/2009 Pam has now had two chemo treatments with Doxil and she seems to be tolerating the chemical. It is too soon to determine the effect of Doxil on the tumor, but Pam has not experienced many side effects. She remains active and tries to do everything she used to do, yet she must rest frequently to conserve her energy. Her next treatment comes after Christmas.

The Christmas season really inspires Pam. She has baked cookies, completed her shopping list, sung with the Treasure Coast Community Singers and sanctuary choir, and has about completed preparations for expected company at Christmas. Pam's sister Diane and her husband Art, along with three cats and a dog, will be driving from Connecticut. Our granddaughter Megan, who we have not seen in 13 years, will be traveling alone from Arizona to spend five days with us. All the children and grandchildren will be here on Christmas Day. It will be an emotional and exciting time.

We thank you for your continued prayers and support. They have lifted us up and kept us going. God bless you!

11/25/2009 It has been more than a week and a half since Pam's first chemo treatment with Doxil and she has been able to maintain an active schedule. The side effects of the chemical have been somewhat limited to digestive concerns. Pam still has occasional numbness in her feet and hands and abdominal pain but those effects have been with her throughout chemo.

Pam has been very active preparing for the holidays with shopping, baking, singing and leading church activities. We will spend Thanksgiving in Orlando where son David will host nearly all the Florida family and extended family. That count will include 7 grandchildren and 10 adults. Our daughter Beverly is committed to work and will be unable to join the crowd.

We are so thankful that we will be together with family and friends during these stressful times. We are most thankful for your continued prayers and support.

Happy Thanksgiving!