An update about my mom

This was an email to my mom's friends and family that I sent yesterday.

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Hi, everyone,

Today we met again with my mom's oncologist [who I have begun to affectionately refer to as "Dr. McRobot"]. He told us some good news: for now, my mom doesn't need to have chemotherapy because there is no evidence of further cancer. He is going to keep a very close eye on her and has another CT scan scheduled for November 18th. For now, her job is to get her strength back after her knee surgery and to keep her spirits up. We believe this is the answer to all the prayers.

The cancer she had was stage IV, and this type of cancer is very "sneaky" - this is why her doctor wants to monitor her carefully. While it's gone for now, we need to continue to pray that it stays gone.

She was happy to hear she didn't have to go through chemotherapy again, and is looking forward to getting back to her old routine. On Tuesday we have a follow up with the orthopedic oncologist, who will check her knee. Prayer, positive thoughts, and your love and kindness will help keep mom feeling like herself.

Thanks for all your support throughout this time! We appreciate all of you so much.

All the best,
Irene