Radiation to start

Cathy will be starting radiation therapy ASAP! Originally the plan was to do radiation as an outpatient at Phelps Memorial where she goes for chemo. However, her pain management has been a major issue while she has been an inpatient at MSK. Fortunately, she is in the hands of the doctors and nurses at MSK where she is receiving excellent care. So, care in the hospital, pain management and radiation is the current plan of action. The doctors are optimistic that the radiation can be very effective for Cathy.

Carrigan is handling all of this like her mother - like a champ. She tucks her Abby Cadabby doll into mommy’s bed every night to keep it warm for her and writes her notes daily.

Please continue to keep Cathy in your thoughts and prayers through this most challenging time.