Update

A lot has been going on in the Stephens household!

First, Vicki has been undergoing her radiation treatments and things are going all right.  She's been feeling tired and a little sick from the treatments, but she's making it through.  She's been having a lot of skin irritation, so prayers on her behalf that her skin will hold up so she can finish the treatments would be greatly appreciated.  She has a few weeks left of radiation and needless to say, she can't wait to be done!  We're proud of you, Mom!  You're almost there!

Second, Michael got his driver's license a while back and finally has a car to drive.  He couldn't be happier!!

Third, Michelle got engaged to a wonderful guy named Jory Johnson!!!  We are excited to have him join our family!

Fourth, Jonathan is home from BYU for a little while this spring.  He'll have to go back to Utah in June for some summer courses.  We're happy to have him home for awhile.  :)

Successful Surgery

Vicki had her surgery on February 9th and everything went very smoothly. The surgeons only had to take two lymph nodes, which is a good thing. When going in for her follow-up, the doctor said that her pathology reports came back with the best results they could possibly have!! She is on her way to a full recovery.

The next step is to have radiation treatments which will probably be starting at the end of March. She continues to have herceptin treatments every three weeks.

We appreciate so much everyone's love and support.

Oh Happy Day!! :)

Yesterday Vicki had a mammogram and ultrasound to determine if the tumor has shrunk. If the tumor had shrunk to the doctor's liking, then she wouldn't have to have any more chemo treatments. If it hadn't shrunk enough, then she'd have to have two more rounds of chemo. The results were inconclusive, as scar tissue was making it difficult to tell if there was any tumor left. Luckily Vicki was able to get in to have a contrast dye MRI yesterday evening. The MRI would make it easier for doctors to tell what exactly was going on.

We just got a phone call from the doctor, and the tumor is COMPLETELY GONE!!!!! The doctors told her that she will be able to be completely CURED from this disease. We are so grateful for all of your prayers....We know that they are heard.

Now she will be scheduled for surgery around the second or third week of February. We'll know more Monday morning when she goes in for her appointment.

We are SO excited and grateful that the tumor is gone and that no more chemo is necessary. We could not be happier!!!