Welcome to Friend and Fans of Nan, the place to be for updates and information on Nan's medical condition.
This is Sue Ann typing right now (daughter in law, mother of beloved only grandbaby).
I will do my best to keep this blog up to date with the latest- I know that everyone is in shock and very concerned, and wants to know what is going on. This is a centralized site where you can visit at any time from your computer, Iphone, Blackberry, etctera.
The address is www.nanwilliams.blogspot.com
For those of you new to the blogging format, the newest post appears at the very top of the page.
At the very bottom of every post, it says " Post a Comment"- please leave a comment for Nan, it's easy, we will make sure that she knows that you are thinking of her. If you don't have a Google account, that's no problem; just choose "Name/URL" and you can just type in your name. Don't worry about the URL box, just leave it blank.
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Nan was discharged from Stanford on Monday, and is now back home in Monterey.
Tom reports that she had a good night's sleep (everyone knows how impossible it is to rest properly in a hospital) and woke and ate a proper breakfast. Her spirits are good, though her energy is still low and she is resting quite a bit. She is still struggling to retrieve the words that she wants to say, but to be frank a person on the street meeting her would not have any clue that she was having difficulty- it's just that she has always had such facility with words that it is really frustrating to her. The weakness in her right side persists, so she is being careful about the risk of a fall.
She returns to Stanford on Friday to meet with the uber big cheese Neuro Oncologist Tumor Guy. He is the director of Neuro Oncology, his research focuses exclusively on brain tumors, and is the very cutting edge of treatment protocols for glioblastoma multiforme (one of the possible diagnoses) so she could not possibly be in better hands. She should receive the results of the biopsy at that visit, and hopefully a clearer idea of treatment options and protocols.
So for now we continue to wait and pray.
So for now we continue to wait and pray.
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have opened this forum to keep us all posted. Nan -- I am sending heartfelt good wishes and will keep my fingers crossed for Friday!
Don't forget that Tucker the golden retriever's home near Stanford Hospital is open and waiting at any time.
Pilar
Hi Nan,
ReplyDeleteBryan and I are thinking of you all the time and sending positive, healing energy your way. I want to come see you as soon as you give the green light that you are up for a visit. (even if it's a short one) :-)
We love you,
Sheryl & Bryan
Nan, We are in Hawaii but, I will bring matzo ball soup as soon as we get home. What a kick in the ass. Be strong wonderful friend. We send huge positive energy over the ocean. Much love, Sona and Steve
ReplyDeleteHi There! :o)
ReplyDeleteIt's Audra, Eric, Kira and the baby bump Shaylon. I'm glad you're home Nan, and we are all sending you good wishes and positive thoughts to speed you on your way to recovery.
We are planning on coming to visit for Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks, please let us know if it's okay to come and visit you then or if you'll be coming to visit Fritz for Thanksgiving.
I know it may seem slow, but you will recover. You are very strong and you have a lot of people who love you and will take care of you.
Love,
The Smith Family in So Cal
Hi Nan,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking about you and sending you our love and good energy.
Love jeri