Thursday, December 10, 2015

No longer have to wait


Brian and I were at Duke from noon until 5:30pm, mostly waiting.  At 4:30pm, we learned that my brain tumor isn't growing.  The IV infusion medication is working.

It's excellent news.  My Three People Dream Team at Duke Cancer Center were satisfied that this time through, the chemo is working.

I'm sorry that I don't have more to say.  After a full day of that sort of intensity, I'm completely exhausted.  I'm going to finish writing this message and then go to bed.

It was a good day.



[Wait = here.]
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27 comments:

  1. RobinDecember 10, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Hurray! I try to imagine what you're going through and I keep being overwhelmed. That you took the time to write anything at all is a sign of your great generosity.

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  2. Chief Primatologist of the East Village InkyDecember 10, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Short and sweet - perfect!

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  3. Philip NelDecember 10, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Excellent news! So happy to hear this!

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    1. Alison PiepmeierDecember 11, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      This doesn't take you off the hook of writing the guest blogger. Just saying.

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  4. UnknownDecember 10, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    so happy to hear this, dear Alison Pieps...regards to Brian for hangin' tough with you! xxoo

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  5. ElizabethDecember 10, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    Rock on! So glad to hear it. Rest deeply and well!

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    1. Alison PiepmeierDecember 11, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      Thank you, Elizabeth--I did have a solid night of sleep.

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  6. RobinDecember 11, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Great news!!!! So glad to hear this.

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  7. UnknownDecember 11, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    I am so, so happy to hear this! I hope you got some good solid sleep.

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  8. Alison PiepmeierDecember 11, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Thank you!

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  9. DanielleDecember 11, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    A good day indeed! Here's to continued wellness and lots of rest.

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  10. Kelly WDecember 11, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Great news! Thanks for sharing updates like this.

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  11. JillDecember 11, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    More matzo ball soup on the way Monday. It's working!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 11, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    What glorious news!

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  13. PamelaDianeDecember 11, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    So glad for this update. You inspire me...and have since I was an undergrad at Vandy. Rest well.

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    1. Alison PiepmeierDecember 11, 2015 at 8:51 PM

      I remember you from our Vanderbilt days back in the early 2000s. I hope you're well!

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  14. Shannon DruryDecember 12, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Is it the chemo, or those amazing-looking pies from your Thanksgiving post?! A little of both, I'm guessing. Very happy for you & your family!

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  15. ElizabethDecember 14, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    I'm late to this party but so happy to hear this news. Brava!

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