Dear Friends and Family,

Many of you have already heard the difficult news we have to report.  Last Sunday we found a lump on Quincy's leg right above her left knee.  Tuesday we spent all day at UCSF seeing our doctors and having exams.  An ultrasound and biopsy of the lump were both positive, showing that Quincy's cancer is back and spreading.  We knew in the back of our minds that this day was supposed to come but the reality is tough to accept.

We are scheduled for more scans on Monday, February 23 and then will meet with our doctors to discuss the next step.  Quincy has only complained slightly of the pain so far and her spirits are as great as always.  In fact, this was supposed to be another chemo week and she thinks it is pretty cool that she gets to skip it.  Thank God for the unending exuberance of five-year-olds.

Thank you for your concern and we will keep you posted.

Love,

Roger and Lisa