Dear Friends and Family,

It has nearly been four weeks since Quincy had surgery on her leg.  On May 28 she had two titanium rods put into her right femur.  It took the surgeon four hours to drill a hole on each side of her right knee and hammer two “nails” up through the center of her bone to her hip.  It was a painful procedure but she is on the mend and getting a little bit stronger everyday.  We call her our bionic girl!

When Quincy relapsed the cancer was discovered in her right leg.  It had significantly weakened the bone and caused her to walk with a severe limp that didn't improve with her new chemotherapy.  After an X-ray of her leg showed a fracture, we met with the orthopedic surgeon and decided on surgery to implant metal rods in her right femur to support and stabilize it.  There is no guarantee the bone will heal because her right leg had been radiated in March when her relapse was discovered, but it is hoped the nails will make her leg stronger and eliminate her limp.

 Quincy goes to physical therapy three times a week and is keeping to her chemotherapy schedule. It was a tough couple of weeks after surgery.  She is still not allowed to put any weight on her right leg so as to maximize all potential healing.  It makes it harder for her to move around the house to play, but she is managing pretty well using a walker and crab walking.  Her favorite game is to pretend she is “Queen Quincy” and have us carry her around while the boys wait on her!  We are hoping she will recover soon so she can enjoy some swim time this summer.

Next week is Round 5 of this chemotherapy program.  Quincy will have more scans after that round to determine its effectiveness.  For now we are enjoying summer break, living and loving each and everyday. 

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Roger and Lisa