Just the Beginning

I created this blog to keep everyone informed about Mom's Amyloidosis progress. She was just diagnosed last week and she is currently meeting with an oncologist/hematologist at Kaiser. Hopefully she will have more information today. Our prayer's were answered on Sunday when Mom received a call from Dr. Kevin Anderson, an LDS Kaiser physician who was also diagnosed with Amyloidosis. He is an amazing man and just talking to him gave Mom and Dad hope and strength to fight this battle. He is well connected with the Amyloidosis specialists at Kaiser, Stanford, and the Mayo Clinic. He has an amazing story, and is my inspiration for starting this blog. You can check out his blog at www.kevinandbarbie.com. Dr. Anderson believes Mom will need an full diagnostic workup involving blood tests, bone marrow samples, x-rays, endoscopy, colonoscopy, etc. It certainly won't be easy, but I have one tough Momma! Keep praying for her!