Updates
02/06/2013
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Michelle MorrellSo I have had some trouble getting logged in the past month! Finally got my password reset. My counts have been low so they've had to postpone treatment quite a few times. So now it's the waiting game to see if they come up on their own. If not they have to give me a shot to increase the white blood cells. Trying to stay positive. I have another set of scans next week on Wednesday. Hope those pesky cancer cells are diminishing like last time! Thanks for continued prayers and positive thoughts. :) Michelle
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Michelle MorrellSo my treatment was postponed due to low white blood cells. Rescheduled for early next week. Today I am at Duke for a brain MRI. Hopefully it will go well and I'll have a clean scan. As always thanks for your support!
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Michelle MorrellWent to work for the week last week and it went fine. At duke today to get a port and meet with doctor. Hope this stuff is working. I go for my 3rd round of treatment tomorrow. I'm having less pain so I think it is working.
11/02/2012
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Michelle MorrellI feel like a pin cushion! They tried to start an IV 5 times without luck! They need to check white blood cell count to see if it is high enough for treatment. It was 1400 Wednesday but needs to be 1500. Hopefully we'll find out soon if this stuff is working!
I was in the hospital this past weekend with low white blood cell count of 100 :( and a temperature of 101.9 I ended up being there Saturday until Monday. Luckily my levels went up. Trying to stay positive, but I miss the kids at school.
10/26/2012
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Michelle MorrellI was accepted into the study and had my first treatment oct 10th. I am in a study group that receives a pill, which may or may not be a placebo. I also have 3 different chemotherapies that I get thru IV few days after the start of the pills. The first set of treatments knocked me down for almost a week. I had nausea, fever, very achy bones, extreme fatigue, hair loss, plus numbness in fingers & toes. After I was done taking the pills I felt much better which makes me feel I do not have the placebo. Overall I feel much better the past few days. I will be going for treatment every 3 weeks. So my next one is next Wednesday and then IV treatments Friday.
Today I'm at duke to have a port put in. Hopefully it goes smoothly.
Thanks to everyone that has been praying for me! It is truly a blessing to have so much support from everyone!
10/04/2012
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Michelle MorrellAt my last appointment (after PET scan) Dr said the cancer has spread some. It is still mostly in my bones (spine, pelvis, rib, femur). Today I went to Duke again for more tests (CT, bone scan, blood work) to see if I qualify for the study they want to put me in. I will know next week whether or not I've been accepted into the study. Either way I will start a new chemo treatment on Wednesday next week. Thank you all for your support and prayers!
09/07/2012
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Michelle MorrellWent to dr because pain management is still an issue and I've been experiencing weird side effects. We changed a few things so hopefully it will work better. Dr also mentioned a new study conducted by
my main oncologist for brac2 cancer mutation. My current hormone therapy and bone therapy is no longer working to control cancer cell growth. I will have to go for another PET scan to see what we are up against since the last scan in June. Hopefully this crazy cancer will respond to the new treatment. This treatment is going to include 255 people from around the world. Please pray it works!
09/06/2012
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Michelle MorrellThanks to all my SHS friends for all of your support! Love you guys!!!
09/06/2012
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Michelle MorrellI finally have results from the last treatment and unfortunately my circulating tumor cells number has increased from 13 to 20 (month before it was 26 and decreased to 13). I am going to duke Friday to see about pain management again and for a few tests. It seems like my body doesn't react well to most of the medicines for pain. Hopefully they will find something I can use and still function at work and as a mom. Thanks for all of your prayers...keep them coming I need them!
08/24/2012
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Michelle MorrellFinally good news...Circulating tumor cell blood test shows it is working! The amount has been cut in half since the first treatment! Hopefully I'll have more good news when I get the next set of blood tests back :) Thanks for all of your prayers!!!
08/11/2012
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Michelle MorrellI had my 2nd treatment. The side effects were not quite as bad this time. My back has been hurting lately. I thought it was because of carrying Kara around but Dr said it was from the cancer in my spine! Blood tests show same number of tumor cells which is normal for only having 1 treatment in my system. Hope that it starts showing some progress soon :) love to all!
07/27/2012
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Michelle MorrellOn my way to treatment number 2. Hope circulating tumor cell count is lower. A month ago I was at 27 percent. 15 percent or less has a good prognosis...please pray that it is lower now! Thanks to everyone that has donated so far!!
07/09/2012
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Michelle MorrellIt's been a bumpy road so far. I was diagnosed late April with metaplastic breast cancer. I had a masectomy shortly after (May 11). Then gave birth to my daughter Kara on May 29, she was 4 weeks early. She weighed 6 lbs. at 36 weeks and is doing great. She eats like a champ and is gaining weight quickly. I then had a PET scan which showed several spots on my bones. Next I had a bone biopsy, which was positive for cancer cells. On June 29 I had my first set of treatments...a bone treatment as well has hormone therapy. I had some side effects like bone/joint pain as well as fever/chills. Luckily it has gone away for now. Now I'm just tired from having a newborn! :)
Supporters
Morgan , Lizy & Paul
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Fight the good fight, find peace in every morning, and lead a life knowing it has been loved deeply. -Prayers and blessings to you all.
John Fritz
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
As a cancer survivor myself, I know that you will win this battle!
Langer, Nicholas, Larry , Jeanette & Casey
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
We are thinking of you and praying for all !!!
Dot Rascoe
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Sunday, December 09, 2012
Michelle, I think of you often and you will be in my prayers daily.
Helen & Ralph Emanuel
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Friday, December 07, 2012
Michelle you are in out thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a successful recovery.
Elyse and Jon Stephenson
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Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Keep fighting girl! You've got this!!
The Duncans -- Jim, Janet and Zachary
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Saturday, December 01, 2012
Hi, Michelle....... It has been quite a few years since you were Zachary's culinary arts teacher. But, to this day, he still mentions your name and the things you taught him. Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery!
Anonymous
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
In loving memory of Patsy Kinser. Wishing you strength and prayers!
The Gladys Stewart Family
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
In loving memory of Patsy Kinser. From Aunt Gladie and family.
Lee fang
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
In memory of Patsy Kinser
Marsha Owens
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Friday, November 09, 2012
My donation is to honor the memory of my beloved cousin, Patsy Kinser. May God grant you strength to do this battle and much love and prayers of those who care about you.
Courtney Walters
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Hi Michelle - Thinking of you and your sweet family and praying for strength for all of you. Your positive, fighting spirit is admirable. We will continue to follow your posts and keep you all in our thoughts.
Chris & Courtney Walters (friend of the Jessees)
Ed and Jan Gill
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Michelle, we know of you through Emily Jessee. We are praying for you and wishing you well in this fight. You are a strong young woman....we will continue to follow your story.
Juile Waresh
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
We haven't met, but you and your family are in my prayers!
Kim Willoughby
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Michelle,
What beautiful children you have! My husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and did the many months of chemo, radiation and surgery. He is still with me after 38 years of marriage. The doctors worked wonders. I have worked at HSHS since the school opened. I teach science not far from you. I admire your strength to carry on and be the best mom, teacher, and wife you know you can be. God Bless.
Art and Paula Jaeger
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Michelle, Your daughters are beautiful!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Jordan's: David, Kelly, Noah and Liam
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Michelle, you are such a wonderful person, your family is beautiful and though you've never asked for help; you are free to call on us whenver you need!
Debbie Gallagher
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Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Stay strong Michelle!!! Always in my prayers.
Shannon Rapoza
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
I'm a friend of Renee's and I'm praying for you.
The Kinser and Mansfield Families
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
You and your family are in our prayers. "Come to me all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
SHS Class of 1997
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
We had a little $$$ left from our reunion, and we wanted you to have it! See you at the 20th!
Bridgett Allsbrooks
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
You are in my thoughts, please let me know if I can do anything to help.~Bridgett
Amy (Polker) Burditt
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
All my love and prayers to you and your family Michelle!!
Christina & Troy Zimmerman
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Paula Heidrick
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
Love you Michelle!
Jodie (Taylor) Hanf
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Thursday, August 02, 2012
Sending you an endless stream of strength! And a hug.
Krista
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
With the love of god and support of Family, Friends and amazing doctors you can beat it! Love you
Casey, Jennifer, Ian, Cecelia Gay
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Friday, July 27, 2012
This is just the beginning. We ate working to raise as much as we can.
Becky Marr
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Sarah (Neal) Moody
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Here's to a speedy recovery!
Anonymous
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Michelle,
Stay positive! Love you.