The next phase Wed. July 29

Marline continues to recover nicely, although struggling somewhat with her appetite, she is plugging away at it. July 26 was Jacob's bris, and a last minute (4am) decision allowed Max to fly to Seattle for THE once in a lifetime event...Mar wanted very much to be there, but felt it was just too much, Mar had no problems being alone for a few days, thanks to you friends who continue to call and visit...

Tomorrow she has her first visit with the radiation oncologist, we will see what he has to say. Marline is absolutely thrilled with her oncologist even though just having seen him just one time. 1. He's Jewish, 2. His wife is one of her former hebrew students, 3. He's related to a very good friend of ours, 4. He's very "Hamishe"5. We bumped into him at the theater the day after meeting him and he remembered her and even gave us the result of a recent test.....what a guy!

FYI the bris was marvelous as you might expect. If anyone is interested there is a blog that has been created for Jacob...you can view if you care to by clicking on the link. below

Jake Gendelman TV (2)

The Gendelman "Boys" in Seattle!

Thursday July 23

Yesterday, had our first visit with the oncologist. Had a wonderful session, spent loads of time with us and explained everything to our satisfaction (assuming we understood it). He seems to be a very caring and "hamishe" guy, enjoyed talking with him very much, turns out he's a Minnesotan as is Marline and lived very close to our cousin "The Doctor" .

Seems that the medical community has no specific protocol for treating this type of cancer, there are a number of choices and various oncologists prefer various methods. We will be seeing a radiaton oncologist in the next week or so, after which he and our regular oncologist will confer and make their recommendation for future treatment. From what we heard, sounds as though Marline will most likely be using a combination of chemo and radiation therapy, time period we will not know until after our appointment and their conference.

In the meantime Marline is nearing her old self, even went to a movie after our meeting yesterday. Still somewhat fatigued, but getting stronger everyday. Starting to do a little walking and less napping. Back to reading and watching TV and looking forward to her next viewing of Jacob.

Thanks for keeping up with her, greatly "preciate" it

Saturday July 18

Things have finally settled down in the Gendelman household. Marline is home, getting stronger everday, beginning to be her "old" self (nagging) and just about ready to venture out into the world, that is if it weren't soo darn hot....Had a few visitors so she got to dish a little dirt with some ladies.

Contemplating a visit to Seattle, possibly for the bris, depends on how "up" Marline is for it.

In any event Bubbie will be able to cuddle Jacob in the near future either in SD or Seattle, possibly have the naming ceremony in SD in couple of months.

Once again want to thank ALL OF YOU for all the cards, calls, thoughts and prayers that have been sent Marline's way.

Follow up with the Surgeon

Haven't been "on" for a couple of days, not much happening, Today however, Marline saw the "cut" guy. He was very happy with himself, as were we. He pulled the drain out of her side...(painless), snipped each and every staple out of the incision (about 25) and told her he would see her in about 10 to 12 months. He said "the margins were clean" and the lymph nodes were clear" and the incision was healing very nicely, although the tumor was a pretty good size one 5+cm no dietary restriction, no travel restrictions, do anything you can and want to do.


She will be assigned an oncologist in a week or so, who will determine any further treatment that she may need. Couldn't have been a better day, (btw this is 51st anniversary of giving birth to her first child...Barry)


Joel has institued a new blog for Jacob, for anyone interested here's the link DEFINITELY NOT A REQUIRMENT to view..

http://gendelman.wordpress.com/

Special Message to Bubbe and Zaide from Jacob

Video Message from Jacob to Bubbe and Zaide