Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Holly

Hi Everyone,

For those who don't know already, Holly has been diagnosed with Stage II cervical cancer. We found out right before Christmas and things have been happening pretty fast. Therefore, sorry we have not been able to inform everyone, while trying to accept this news ourselves. Last Thursday, she had a full abdominal hysterectomy with a specialist in Portland. Everything went well and today we got the results from Pathology. There is no cancer in her lymph nodes and they were able to get clear margins around it. This is exactly the news we were hoping for!!! The lab is still trying to sort out the exact subtype of cancer, apparently there are no squamous cells.  Since it is undetermined the subtype we will not know until the next 2 days on how extensive the treatments will be.  The doctor is suggesting 6 weeks of radiation and probably chemotherapy starting in about a month after she has recovered from the surgery.  We are taking one day at a time!!!!! Today, we are celebrating clear lymph nodes and clear margins.

This is a way for everyone to be updated with Holly's current progress as she kicks this cancer's ass!  She is going to have to get better about checking her email more frequently and "possibly" maybe actually use facebook ;)

We want to thank everyone for their support and prayers.

10 comments:

  1. Holly..you are an amazing soul sista! You are going to fight this. You are a GREENE and can accomplish anything. I love you and hope you know I am here for you. GO KUNG FU FIGHTER!

    xoxox Shevin

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  2. Dearest Holly and Gordon family, We love you and are praying for you every day. If anyone can beat this; it is you!!! You go girl!!! Please let me know if you guys need anything.
    *Hugs* Jillian, Ryan and Lilly

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  3. Holly, I KNOW you are going to beat this. Love, Kathy

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  4. Holly, you are one STRONG woman! We love you and think about you and your family every day! You're going to kick that cancer's a**!!
    Love,
    Emily, Travis, and Harper

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  5. Hi Holly!!! God is always with you!!! Draw near to HIm and He will draw near to you! He is waiting for you! He loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life! He is waiting for you...

    Kaylin
    www.history4hisglory.blogspot.com

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  6. Dear Holly & Rick,
    Focus on the positive and use the energy of those who surround you and love you to gather your strength.

    Albert Schweitzer wrote:
    At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

    Hugs, Karen *Blondie*

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  7. I love you and thinking of you today!

    Love, Shelly & Kevin

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  8. Hey Holly!!!! Scott and the girls and I want you to know you are in our daily thoughts. I've always told you what a strong person I think you are. You are going to beat this cancer. And we will be here to help you in anyway You and Rick and Evan need us!!!!! We Love You Girl!!!!!!

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  9. Aloha Holly: we hope you received the flowers from Kona and hope they bring back your good memories of Hawaii. Bob & Chuck

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  10. Hi Holly, Rick and Evan! Finally, with your sister's help I can leave a message for you. We have been thinking about you every day and are so happy that the prognosis is SO good!! I had cancer surgery 46 years ago and here I am...I know that is going to be you!! Keep having faith that something good will come of all this and keep smiling....We all love you very, very much.....

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