Chemo Weeks 14 & 15

I want to apologize for the delay in blog updates. I recently moved and my internet access just got back up and running. Here's the latest with Felicitas' treatment: 

Felicitas & Nina Janet

For Felicitas' 14th chemo session, her Nina, Janet came to town for a week to help. Week 13's chemotherapy completely wiped her out, so Felicitas was expecting she'd need a lot of help this time as well. For week 14, Dr. Parker decided to reduce the dosage to 80% with the hope that she'd be able to handle it better and have more energy. It made a huge difference. She wasn't feeling as exhausted or as nauseous. So while Janet was visiting, Felicitas was able to spend time with her and the kids. They spent a couple days at the beach in Coronado and went to the zoo. She said her Nina spoiled her and the kids! Felicitas didn't have to wash a dish for 9 days :)

Paul stopped by to say hi!

Vanessa, Graciela, Maya, Vinicio & Mateo

Felicitas' brother, Vinicio and his girlfriend, Vanessa have visited a few times, but aren't able to be there on a Friday to accompany her to chemo. They usually come the following day to help with the kids and keep Felicitas company. She loves these visits and thought they needed a shout out on the blog! 




For Week 15, Felicitas' friend from high school, Teresa Wolfe came to visit with her three boys. All six kids get along great and had so much fun together.  Felicitas was feeling well, so they took the kids to Legoland. She said it was exhausting, but definitely worth it to see the kids having such a wonderful time.  Even little Mateo thought he was a big boy and was going on the rides. During her 15th chemo session, Felicitas' good friend, Cheli Hanley was there, along with Teresa. 

Week 15! Cheli, Teresa & Felicitas

Felicitas was interviewed for the Moores Cancer Center Magazine! The issue will be out this fall. I'll be sure to include a link to it on the blog as soon as it becomes available. 


This Friday, Felicitas will have her 16th and LAST round of chemotherapy!!!!!! She is thrilled to be able to conclude this part of her treatment and focus on the next stage, surgery for her double mastectomy. She has yet to meet with the surgeon, but hoping to do so soon so she can learn the specifics of what the surgery entails.