Cathy Schanzer Update March 24, 2024

Cathy Schanzer Update March 24, 2024

We are driving home from Pittsburg today. We enjoyed a weekend visit with our friends, Isabella and Doug. Last night we witnessed a little March Madness at the PPG Arena (picture), watching NC State defeat the cinderella team from Oakland U. It was Cathy’s first time...
Cathy Schanzer Update March 17, 2024

Cathy Schanzer Update March 17, 2024

Macy’s Parade  This week, Cathy surpassed the one-year anniversary of her glio-diagnosis. Each day that we are together is such a blessing. Her daily chemotherapy and twice-a-week physical therapy is now accompanied by twice-a-week occupational therapy, with emphasis...
Cathy Schanzer Update March 10, 2024

Cathy Schanzer Update March 10, 2024

The Story of 3:13, 3:15, and 3:16 This week, Cathy will observe that it has been one year since her cancer surgery (3-13-23) and one year since her glioblastoma diagnosis (3-15-23). Statistically, it’s a concerning time as 75% of people with her diagnosis die within...
Cathy Schanzer Update March 3, 2024

Cathy Schanzer Update March 3, 2024

Cathy’s Doctor team is attending to other needs as she continues her chemo treatments and related side effects, for a few more months. Last week a physical therapist began to assess her balance, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Her assessment will continue...
Cathy Schanzer Update February 25, 2024

Cathy Schanzer Update February 25, 2024

Cathy was concerned that her hearing had declined a bit in her right ear and she was right. A hearing test and examination this week discovered a damaged eustachian tube, most likely from the radiation treatments, resulting in fluid buildup behind her eardrum. In...