Chemo update:Jason had his first chemo / immunotherapy treatment Monday. It went great, and we’re now besties with Mindy, the nurse at the infusion center.He’s tolerated it remarkably well! All his symptoms have been mild. Some appetite / gut & n...

Hi ,That heat index, though ...I grew up in the Arizona desert. I know heat. Yuma, Arizona, where I lived from age 8 to 17, was, on some days, the hottest city in the country.So when I tell you it's really hot right now in the Austin, Texas area, I m...

,I'm sending you an extra email this week because I have something important to share!Beauty and Deceit, my newest novel, is a Beauty and the Beast retelling with adventure and romance (including just a bit of steam). I’d love to offer you a free dig...

This is Jason responding to my request for a “quick smile” at a stoplight. 🤣 Our MD Anderson (MDA) appointment went great. The doctor agrees with the current treatment plan, so Jason will start chemo and immunotherapy tomorrow morning! He ment...

Just did surgical follow-up. The abdominal washings they did during the laparoscopy came back negative for cancer! That means the cancer hasn’t escaped the wall of the stomach into the abdomen. It’s still in the lymph node(s), but this result me...

Hi ,A Cute Note From a KidFirst, a quick thank you to all of you who reached out after my email last week! I so appreciate your support, encouragement, and prayers.A few months ago, I visited an area elementary school for their annual event called th...

We spent a few hours in Houston today. Jason saw a PA for an introductory appointment at MD Anderson.  Monday, we’ll return to see an oncologist who specializes in gastrointestinal cancers. We’ll confirm the current treatment plan (or make adju...

I have GREAT news.The molecular testing of Jason's tumor came back. It's PDL1 positive, which means he's a good candidate for immunotherapy alongside chemo!! This is one of the things we've been hoping and praying for, because he's a lot mo...

HOW TO HELP:Thank you for the innumerable offers of help as Jason fights stomach cancer. We have lots of options below, and I'll pin this post to my Facebook profile so it's easy to access. Asking for help is always awkward, but honest...

Hi all, last email went out with an old subject line. Sorry for any confusion. The email itself is new & has some good news in it.Beth