Medical Update
Cathy is nearly halfway through her first radiation therapy schedule. May 24th will be her last day of extra glowing. Chemotherapy (one pill a day) will continue for the foreseeable future. Also, since April 14th she has been taking synthetic CBD oil, once every hour for twelve hours a day. Hopefully that will increase the effectiveness of her chemotherapy. We are traveling to Duke in July to check this out further. In the meantime, her side effects continue to remain mild and manageable. Some hair loss is creeping into her awareness, but all in all, Cathy remains in a good place.
Life Update
Cathy is getting a little cabin fever, so this week she is returning to her patients on a limited, clinic-only-schedule until we depart for Serabu in early June. I know they will be very happy to see her and I’m positive she will be thrilled to be back to her vocation. Guthrie Medical Group is supporting Cathy every step on the way. She is so blessed to be part of this medical community. This morning we served Holy Communion to all Catholic patients at the hospital. Some said no thank you but those who received communion were so appreciative. Should Cathy ever return to the hospital as a patient, this will be another way we are blessed. Prayers from around the world continue to poor in. Thank you, thank you.
Dr. Cathy in Serabu. Next mission team departs June 9, 2023
I think of you often Cathy and have you in my prayers each day. I hope you have a wonderful trip in June. God Bless you for all you do for others. I will continue to offer a rosary each day for you.
Love
So happy you are able to be in the clinic again and know that is such a blessing for you and your patients.
Love & Prayers, Lynn
I am glad to hear that you are going back to work and your patience will be happy to see you too.
Sending you, love and prayers, Cathy. Know that you are looking forward to the trip to Serabu in June! Big hugs!
Dear Dr. Schanzer and Tom both Tom and I were disappointed in finding the extistence of your brain tumor but please know that we will be paying for you. Tom and I have moved to a retirement community in Springfield Virginia north of D.C. our children are nearby. We have be so grateful for the eye surgery that you did for both of us Tom , you have the update part of this partnership well in hand. Cathy we are so blessed to have had the chance to know you both and be the recipient of Cathy’s art and care. Your many patients have also been touched by your Divine gift. You both have touched so many lives that it is mind boggling I’m sure. We will check frequently for our updates ,Tom . Until next update we’ll be praying for you both. God hears all our prayers and we ask that His healing hands touch your injury and make you whole..Amen!