Good Results

Kara met with her Novalis doctor today, and he was very pleased with the scan results. There is no new growth in her brain, and he believes the spots that were treated are resolving. We are all very happy with and thankful for this news! The plan remains for Kara to continue with the Herceptin infusions for the rest of the month, and then she will return to getting more aggressive chemotherapy.

Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara's body continues its healing, and that she feels less fatigued.
- Please pray that the cancer is eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.

Thank you.

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Update

Emma's party went very well; Emma and a few of her little girl friends from school had a fun time painting pottery. Kara was able to go and oversee everything, with help from Mom.

Kara has scans of her brain tomorrow. Kara continues to have some dizzy spells, and she is concerned there may be more brain tumors. Please pray for good results!

Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for good scan results.
- Please pray for peace and comfort for Kara as she awaits the results.
- Please pray that Kara feels better, with greater energy and stamina.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her body, permanently.

Thank you.

Under the Weather

Kara has been having a fever and feeling very fatigued, with dizzy spells, for the past couple of days. She had a flu shot on Sunday, and we hope that she is just feeling mild side effects from that. Emma's birthday is tomorrow, and Kara has spent a lot of time and energy planning festivities for it, and she is disappointed she may miss them after so looking forward to them. Kara asks that you pray that she might feel better tomorrow so she can go to Emma's birthday party. Little things like that mean so much to Kara.

Kara has scans of her brain on Friday to check on things, and we ask that you let your friends, family, and prayer groups know of this prayer need.

Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for improved health for Kara.
- Please pray for good scan results for her scans on Friday.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.

Thank you.

Update

Kara's bloodcounts are rising -- her hemoglobin count is higher than it has been in months. She continues to feel better and have more energy, and is busy planning Emma’s upcoming birthday festivities and Halloween activities for the kids.
She will have another scan of her brain at the end of the month, on October 20th, I believe.

Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for good test results.
- Please pray that Kara continues to grow stronger.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara’s body, permanently.

Thank you.

Novalis Completed

Kara has finished up all of the Novalis treatments. She is looking forward to a quiet weekend with Matt and the kids, and hopefully getting some energy back. The rest of the month she will continue with the Herceptin only, and then in November they plan to start back with more aggressive chemotherapy.

Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that the Novalis was successful.
- Please pray that Kara's test results in November are good.
- Please pray for increased energy for Kara.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.

Thank you.