Dear Friends and Family

Early last week we met with Quincy's doctors to discuss options for battling her cancer again.  A new five- day chemo protocol was decided upon and scheduled for later that week.  The doctors wanted her hospitalized for this chemo in order to see how she would react to these stronger drugs.  So Thursday morning we headed back to UCSF, quietly sobbing, wishing this day had never come.  Meanwhile in the back seat, Quincy was singing and laughing, looking forward to seeing some of her favorite nurses again.

Everything went well in the hospital and we were able to get home Saturday afternoon.    Over the next few weeks we will watch and evaluate to see if this chemo is working.  The lump on her leg is our marker so it will be rather evident if something is happening.  If the chemo is working the regimen will be three full days of chemo, skip one day, and then one day more.  The good news is that we will be able to do these treatments outpatient; the bad news is that these drugs are much harsher on her system than Quincy's most recent chemo.  Therefore, her blood counts stand a much higher chance of being knocked down, thus making her more susceptible to infections and fevers.

Quincy is once again our little hero, and has taken everything in stride.  She is focused right now like any other 5-year-old would be, on celebrating her 6th birthday on Friday, March 5th.  Will it be a pony, princess or butterfly party?  These are the important questions at our house now.

Thanks to everyone for your kindness and help to our family these past two weeks.

Love,

Roger and Lisa