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On Tuesday, February 16th at 2:00AM, my mom lost her battle with cancer.
In late January she found that the cancer had spread to her liver. Dr. L put her on a new chemotherapy program. She had her first treatment on 2/4. She spent the next week recovering.
Her next chemotherapy session was scheduled for 2/11. Blood tests indicated that her liver was not functioning properly and she was admitted to Shadyside Hospital. Tests showed a blockage that was causing severe jaundice. She was supposed to get a stint to remove the blockage in her liver but it was soon discovered that her kidneys had ceased to function. An MRI revealed that the cancer had taken over half of her liver.
On Monday (2/15) we were told that with treatment, her condition would likely not improve. They said that she had a few days to a week left. We did what we could to make her comfortable. That night, she passed away in her sleep. None of us, including her, expected it to happen so quickly. As you know, this year and a half wasn't the best. We are making our way through this by remembering who she really was and not letting her death define her. You can view an album of pictures from her life, here. (link updated on 2/18/10, it should work now.)
There will be a memorial mass on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 12:30PM at St. James Catholic Church in Sewickley, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. James Catholic Elementary School in her name.
There will also be a memorial service in Chicago, IL on Saturday February 27th, 2010 at 10:00AM at St. Alphonsus Church in Prospect Heights.
I will be logging into mom's facebook page to keep all of you up to date.
Thanks,
Meghan
snatchkom@gmail.com
