Category Archives: Updates

MIDDLEBURY – Tammi Goddard – Anne Ruth Thompson was born on May, 5, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and raised by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Ruth (Figge) and Thomas E.  Thompson. She graduated from Detroit Central High School during the … Continue reading →

Had a lovely visit from my long-time friend, Tim, on Monday. Tim and I go way back to 1967 when we were both working at Camp Deertrees for Reading Research Institute. We sure had a great time remembering those days … Continue reading →

OK, here are the details of various tests taken at the end of this 7 month treatment: My CA-125 test has dropped to <6.  Last time it was 8, before that 42 and I believe the initial reading was 65. … Continue reading →

In a nutshell: My test results were good! My bloodwork pemitted me to have the make-up chemo today! The treatment that I have been receiving since January is OVER! What say I give you a more detailed report with numbers … Continue reading →

What a happy day yesterday was! My bloodwork cooperated and let me have Chemo #18 – which should have been my last treatment. Instead there is still next week’s make-up treatment of Chemo #15, but a lot is happening before … Continue reading →

Took a day trip to visit my Cousin Ben and his wife on Tuesday. Benny’s been having his own adventures with cancer so we compared our bald heads, treatments and our responses. Sure was good to see him in person!

Reported for Chemo #17 (of 18) on Wednesday and saw Dr. Unger for the 1st time in several weeks. My blood counts had dropped some but I was good to go for this chemo treatment. As my doctor read through … Continue reading →

I had chemo today! Blood levels were improved. White blood cells came in at 3.5 and the good ol’ Neutraphils zoomed up from 0.7% to 1.4%. BUT I did not get Chemo #6. Don’t know what kind of prayers and … Continue reading →

Ah, the boating life! 4 days cruising with friends is the best tonic out there. Saturday morning we towed Cloud Nine out to the lake, picking up Barb along the way, and  launched at Willsboro Bay. Met up with friends … Continue reading →

Had a Monday chemo appointment this week (due to doctor vacation schedule) and, don’t you know, I flunked the blood test. Now you know I don’t cotton to flunking tests, so I went into a bit of a funk. Schedule … Continue reading →