Emily's Journey

Kath has asked me to keep you all updated with Emily’s situation.  I will just relay the information that Kath is happy to share and will do my best to get it right.  I will try and keep it relatively factual.

Last night (Fri 8 Jan) Emily was diagnosed with Cancer.  As many of you know she has been unwell for about 8 weeks.  Kath and Gary are devastated.

Emily had a CT Scan this morning at 10am.  Gary went in with her.  Afterwards the doctor spoke with Kath and Gary and explained the findings.  Emily has a tumour which is 7cm X 6cm on her kidney (the size of a peach).  It is starting to wrap around other vessels which could make it difficult to operate on.  Her bowel is clear.  The cancer may also be in her bones.  The Doctor said the positive thing is her young age.

Emily slept well last night and seemed to be free of the pain she has been feeling for several weeks.  This has given Katherine some relief as she has also been able to get some sleep.

She is having a biopsy on Monday and will go under general anesthetic.  They will then know what type of cancer it is and make a plan of action from there which will probably involve Chemo.  Please feel free to inform anyone of this site who would like to be updated.

Katherine has asked for no visitors until they settle into a routine.  She is getting comfort from the text messages everyone is sending her so please continue to do so.  She is not necessarily replying at the moment due to the volume of messages.  She has her family around her and everyone is taking very good care of her, Gary, Jack and Charlotte.  Kath is really grateful to the hospital staff who are taking great care of Emily.

If anyone wants any ideas of how they can help please contact Michelle on either [email protected] or 322 8992 home or  021 449 045 cell.  I will provide another update after the biopsy results on Monday.

Vanessa