Many of us are looking for ways to help during Robin's recovery time at Gloria's home. One of the ways to help is to bring a meal. The Bible Chicks (with Nancy Isbill at the helm) are coordinating this so there is always enough provided, never too much and never too little :) Their goal is to provide a meal every other day starting this Wednesday throughout the whole 6 week recovery process. The meal would need to feed 5 people (Lon, Mackie, Dan, Robin & Gloria).

If you are interested in participating please contact Nancy Isbill who has the master calendar. Her information will be on the sidebar as well.

Nancy home: 916-369-0447
Nancy Cell: 916-508-3773
email: nisbill@yahoo.com

I just talked to Dan and they were on the road at Madison & Manzanita. Robin has checked out of her suite and is headed to Grandma Gloria's. Praise God! Later today I will post Nancy Isbill's contact information as she will be coordinating the meals for the Bible chicks.

. . . and she looks amazing. She is full of energy and I can't comment enough on how great she looks. When we checked in for security purposes the security guard asked who we were seeing and when we told him he said "oh the popular one". Her room is just a revolving door of visitors! She had quite the crowd :) Mackie called while we were there and they were singing hymns in the hospital room. She even had all 7 grandkids climb on the bed and take a picture with her. She should be checking out of her suite :) on Tuesday or Wednesday.







Dan wanted me to let you all know that they said the cancer had not spread to her liver which is a great thing!

Just talked to Nanny (as we call her) and she sounds great! Not much rest for her last night because of course they come in every hour to check on her and get her vitals. She is on a Morphine drip and said with that the pain level is only about a 3. It was very nice to hear her cheery voice and hear that she's feeling well. Dan says she looks great too (her comment was ~ even with no makeup)

I just received this note from Dan and wanted to share with all of you:

After going to the internet and doing research on what the Dr. told us yesterday, I thought I would send along these comments.

Robin has advanced Ovarian Cancer, possibly Stage 3C. The Dr. de-bulked (removed) the large cancerous mass on the ovary and several other malignant tumors residing in the abdomen. During the surgery, they took several biopsies and removed some enlarged lymph nodes. They will have the results in a week and this will enable the Dr to determine/confirm the Stage of Robin’s cancer.

The treatment strategy to date is Chemo Therapy to commence in two to three weeks to shrink the remaining tumors in the abdomen and vagina for de-bulking in a second surgery.

Robin’s prognosis will be determined when the Dr has more information to work with.

On another note, Robin still has CML, which has an excellent prognosis.

We are praying and trusting the Lord for a complete healing, as we know He is more than able to take this cancer from Robin’s body.

The doctor just came out to tell Dan and the family that Robin is out of surgery. Her diagnosis has changed. It was originally thought that she had vaginal cancer ~ they've changed the diagnosis to ovarian cancer. The ovarian cancer has metastasized into a tumor in the vagina. They removed that tumor in surgery and also tumors in her ovaries. There are remaining tumors in her ovaries that they will treat with chemo to shrink. She is in stage 3, possibly stage 4. Dan is optimistic about the new diagnosis. According to him, the vaginal cancer diagnosis was not a good one and was harder to fight. The ovarian cancer should respond better to treatment.

Robin should be in the hospital 3 to 4 days and then recovering at her mother, Gloria's home. Chemo will start in two weeks.

On another note, the Bible chicks (robin's group) are coordinating a meal schedule to Gloria's while Robin recuperates. Look for a future post with contact information if you'd like to volunteer.

It's 4pm and she's still in surgery. I hear there are about 30 people crowding the waiting room :) She is so loved by all. I will keep you updated as she comes out.

ETA ~ Dan just let us know that it should be another hour before we hear anything.

I just want to remind you all to be praying today as Robin goes in for surgery at 2pm.

I personally plan on praying all day on the hour. I challenge you to do the same :)

Robin's surgery (for the removal of the tumor and ovary as well as a sampling of lymph nodes) has been scheduled for this Friday June 19th at 2pm. She will be at Mercy General (on J st) and the postoperative schedule is for her to be there 3 days. Then as she stated earlier she will be moving to her mom, Gloria's home.

Radiation and Chemo will began 2-weeks after surgery, along with I believe her CML treatments. At this time we do not know how long the radiation and chemo treatments will be.

This is Robin's daughter-in-law Tezra (married to Evan for those of you that don't know me). Feeling a bit helpless with Robin's diagnosis, I really want to do something to help. One thing I know I can do is keep everyone who knows and loves Robin informed as to what's going on. I will be updating this blog with any and all information I receive. Pre surgery, post surgery, chemo . . . all of it. As soon as I hear ~ you all will hear. Don't you just love technology ;) Feel free to pass this blog address on to anyone who'd like to follow.

Here's an email that Robin just sent out with her latest information:


Hello Everyone ~

Many of you know I have been under medical care over the last few weeks awaiting the results of several tests.


I met with Dr Gary Leiserowitz, Chief, Div. of Gynecologic Oncology, UC Davis Cancer Center on Friday, and he did confirm that I do have Vaginal Cancer. I also, have a tumor on my right ovary, which will be surgically removed. The Dr. will not know until he removes the ovarian tumor and some of my lymph nodes weather the cancer has spread. Standard treatment for Vaginal Cancer is chemo and radiation.


It has also been confirmed that I have CML (no connection to the Vaginal Cancer), "Chronic Myeloid Leukemia," which is treatable by medication. Thank the Lord it is in the “first phase.” (My treating hematologist/oncologist is Dr. Robert Miller – recently appointed to head-up Breast Cancer Research at John’s Hopkins in Baltimore, Md.)


I should be hearing from the Dr. Leiserowitz some time next week regarding the date of my Surgery. After the surgery, I will go directly to my Mom's home so that she can care for me, with the help of my sister Mackie and many other family and friends. The Dr. anticipates I will be 3-days in hospital and six-weeks for recovery. They will start my chemo/radiation 2-weeks post operative. Dan will continue staying focused on his job and each evening he will be able to stop by Mom’s house to be with me.


I am in excellent spirits and know that am being cared for by two highly skilled physicians, and, of course, thanks to all of you for all your prayers and concern. I am truly resting in God's peace and hope for a “healthy full life.” Please continue to keep the family and me in your prayers.