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So  Allison is home and trying to recuperate from her leg surgery. Everything went as expected. She has had facial paralysis and before surgery they did an MRI. The MRI showed leptomeningeal metastasis to the membranes above her brain. She will be starting 12 rounds of radiation to the spot that’s causing the face paralysis on Thursday. Her doctor  said I have a mild to moderate dusting of the leptomeningeal cells above the brain on the top layer and that radiation would do more damage than the cancer. She will see her regular oncologist on the 17th to talk about that. She has mentioned several different options so we will see then. 

This is from Allison today “I am so looking forward to being able to smile again to my husband and children!!!!! You just never know what could mean so much and really be so simple as being able to smile at your loved ones, and when that ability is gone, well it’s sad! So smile! Often! Don’t take things for granted:) We have hope and will continue to,no matter what. I know that God will heal me this side or the other, so my trust will always be in Him first. I am so grateful for my friends and family who gave and as my needs get greater I will trust that they will be met.” 

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A few facts---- https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/leptomeningeal-metastases

About Leptomeningeal Metastases

Cells from some types of cancer, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma, can sometimes spread to your meninges, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or both.

• Your meninges are the layers of tissue that cover and protect your brain and spinal cord. They’re sometimes described as a jacket or envelope.
• CSF is a liquid found between the layers of your meninges. It’s made inside your brain and helps cushion your brain and spinal cord.

When cancer cells are found in your meninges or CSF, this is called leptomeningeal metastases (LM).

     Hi, it's been a long time since I posted anything! It's hard to believe it is 2020! Conner is 5 years seizure free this August! (YAY!!) I also have a teenager, it's like they turn into a a walking creature that surfaces for food and when they want something. I love him to death but he's just like me, sarcastic and stubborn. I also got married two years ago in Vegas. I am a lucky woman, I love my husband so much! It is so nice to have a partner in life to share things with, a best friend to laugh with!  

     Winter's in Iowa are cloudy and cold, I enjoy the sunshine even if it's 20 degrees. I still love spotting deer in the fields and seeing a sun dog in the sky. Nothing beats nature's beauty. 

     I need help with something, help getting the word out about my sister-n-law. Her name is Allison Cooper, she is fighting breast cancer. She was diagnosed in 2013 with stage 3 cancer.  In 2018, she was found to have cancer in her femur and had surgery to correct this. The cancer was  found in her bones, lungs, liver and multiple lymph nodes. I did a GoFundMe page that has more details. I cannot share an update today, not yet anyways. She is home now after having the cancer scraped out of her tibia and everything cemented and placed back together. I hate asking people for money, but they really need help with groceries, even if someone wanted to cook a meal and take it to her. I know she would also appreciate extra prayers, for healing and her family.  

Allison Cooper  --link to GoFundMe page, please share her page. 

Lord of Heaven,

I rest underneath your mighty wings of love.
I dwell within your gentle heart.
I know there is healing in your touch.
Through the sufferings of Christ I can ask for restoration 
And trust in your goodness.
You are my Lord, my Saviour, 
My healer and my friend.
I dwell within your gentle embrace.
Amen.