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MarleneW 
Dear Family and Friends,
We have had a great summer so far. I am enjoying the garden. Matthew is busy teaching swimming lessons and I have been able to bake the cookies each day. We have just returned from a relaxing few days at Mark's sister's cottage near Mt. Tremblant in Quebec. Melissa had a few days off and was able to come along too.
A few weeks ago I had a CT scan of my chest area. Although the blood and urine tests indicate my cancer is in remission the CT indicated some further bone damage and increased tumour load. The doctors at PMH feel that it is in my best interest to have a second stem cell transplant quickly (before August). I am scheduled to go into the hospital on July 28th. Although it will mean another grueling round of chemo and the associated side effects at least I know what to expect and I will be going into to it a little healthier than last time. I expect to be in the hospital for about three weeks. It will likely be toward the end of September before I regain some strength again. Although I am not excited about the process our faith is still strong and we are still praying for a complete cure. We know that you will join us in that prayer. Please also keep Mark, Melissa and Matthew in your prayers.
God bless,
Marlene
We have had a great summer so far. I am enjoying the garden. Matthew is busy teaching swimming lessons and I have been able to bake the cookies each day. We have just returned from a relaxing few days at Mark's sister's cottage near Mt. Tremblant in Quebec. Melissa had a few days off and was able to come along too.
A few weeks ago I had a CT scan of my chest area. Although the blood and urine tests indicate my cancer is in remission the CT indicated some further bone damage and increased tumour load. The doctors at PMH feel that it is in my best interest to have a second stem cell transplant quickly (before August). I am scheduled to go into the hospital on July 28th. Although it will mean another grueling round of chemo and the associated side effects at least I know what to expect and I will be going into to it a little healthier than last time. I expect to be in the hospital for about three weeks. It will likely be toward the end of September before I regain some strength again. Although I am not excited about the process our faith is still strong and we are still praying for a complete cure. We know that you will join us in that prayer. Please also keep Mark, Melissa and Matthew in your prayers.
God bless,
Marlene
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It makes me feel bad that you have to go through all that again. I will keep you all in my prayers and pray for complete recovery.God is in control..Thanks for the update and keep in touch. I have often thought of you wondering how you are doing.
susz