The news from the CT scan was not good. Dr. McDermott came in this morning and explained that Linda's trouble with eating and nausea is likely due to the tumor in her abdomen pushing against her large intestines. He told us that this tumor, as well as the tumors in her lungs are growing much faster than anyone expected. For this reason, he recommended against continuing the IL-2 treatment. He said that even if effective, it might not act quickly enough and we would lose precious weeks waiting to see what would happen.
The other treatments, such as Sutent, can shrink the tumors and in some cases have worked for a couple of years, but do not have the chance of a permanent, long term solution that we were hoping to get from the IL-2. So for now, they recommended that we head back to Cincinnati and they will contact our oncologists there to work out an effective treatment plan as soon as possible. So we will return tomorrow.
This is all disappointing news, but we are not giving up, and we know you won't either. And we will need your support now more than ever.
Luv ya all,
Linda, Jim, Tony and Andrea
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If you need anything I can be there 24/7.
Love you,
Pam
We will be with you all the way.
Love you so much,
Sue
We are hoping all the best for you all. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Much love,
Kathy & Jack
Praying for you all ALWAYS and through it all!
Love ya
Gina
I love you Mrs. Wimmers!!!
Thinking of you tonight with equal amounts of affection and love, continued hope and prayer.
Love to you all -
Dave
Ms. Linda,
Best wishes. Remember that you have all the support from your neighbors and friends. I thank you for all you have done for me and I hope for the best for you. Stay strong.
Sincerely,
Joe
We are praying hard!
Brian and Nicole Talley
Still thinking about you. We're all here for you. Keep the faith try never to stop living the Fourth.
Love ya and miss ya,
Andy
You're still in all our thoughts and prayers, Mrs. Wimmers. Love you
well, damnit, you are right. this is disappointing news. i'm sitting here with a lump in my throat, and a hole in my stomach.
the good news is in your last sentence-'we are not giving up'
have faith...no one else is giving up either.
as friends we stand ready to help, your job will be to let us.
together we'll carry on.
Godspeed,
tom and kelly
Dear Jim & Linda
Such disappointing news...........But, take a breath, and move on to Plan B.
We'll be here on the street to help in any way we can. Just say the word.
You're in our hearts
Love
Heather & Bob
Hi Mrs. Wimmers,
I was very sad and even astonished to hear the terrible news. You are definitely in my prayers and I wish you the best of luck. Everything will work out for the best, I am sure of it. If you need anything do not hesitate to email me at brownrt@muohio.edu. I wish you nothing but the best and I know you can overcome this, because you are an amazing person.
Love,
Ryan Brown
L Dubya,
Although this is yet another setback, I know you will stay positive and "just keep swimming." I know you can win this. I, as well as the other hundreds of Badin students who love you, are thinking and praying for you everyday. Hang in there!
Love, Meghan Connelly
Mrs Wimmers,
I just wanted you to know that you are still in my prayers. Just know that we are all here for you if you ever need anything. If there is anything that I can do do help don't hesitate to e-mail me carleyds@muohio.edu
Love ya
Danny Carley
We continue to lift you up in prayer and love Mrs. Wimmers. You are not alone in this fight no matter how difficult it gets. We love you!
Ashley
Remember one of our favorite quotes..."Each setback is a setup for a comeback."
Stay strong. You are a fighter! I'm available to help whenever / where ever needed!
Much love and prayers!
Bev
Keep fighting. You have so many supporters. Love and Prayers
--Katie
Linda, Jim
Stay positive. Our thoughts are with you. We, other neighbors and friends are here for you, just ask. Stay strong. Hope to see you at the circle tonight if you come back in time for trick or treat.
Wan & Saran
you are in my thoughts everyday!!! stay strong, we are all with you!
love ya-
Beth Toerner
Linda, Jim, Andrea, Tony,
I don't know how much you got to talk to my friend Linda's brother, Lloyd, and his wife, about his very similar battle with renal cell cancer...
But it is similar even in this disappointing change of plans, which I hope continues to encourage you, as just finding someone who's already been there, done that, did in the beginning of all this.
Lloyd had his kidney removed 4 years ago. 18 months later, at Christmastime, he found that he had renal cell cancer, with tumors in his lungs, etc. Plan A was the IL2. It didn't work for him. They were devastated because it was supposed to be Plan A. They went to Plan B, which did work for him for awhile.
This Christmas it will be 3 years from Plan A, 4 years from having his kidney removed.
They are currently on Plan D or E, similar to Plan B in that they are not plans that are expected to be permanent; yet, all the Plans, in conjunction, have thus far kept it at bay.
All the while we keep praying for THE PLAN: that God would be Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals, to Lloyd...and to you, Linda.
I know these things are easy for me to sit here and type; they feel very cheap when I wish them to be so much more.
If there is anything I can do for you, I am just around the corner and happily at your service.
I can't really find the words, other than just to say that no one is giving up, Mrs. Wimmers! We all know you have the strength, courage, and faith to keep fighting... and we will all be here with you and your family every step of the way! Thinking of you and praying for you every day.
Love always,
Lauren
My prayers are with you Linda and Jim.
Mrs. Wimmers,
You always taught me to stay positive, stay strong, and to believe in myself. Now it is my turn to be there for you. Remember these things. You have so many people behind you, who love you!
If you need anything at all please do not hesitate to let me know! My email is brunneam@muohio.edu.
Love you!
-Alicia Brunner
Linda, we're all pulling for you. Stay strong.
Love,
Karen, Mark, Billy, & Kristin
P.S. Did you know you've got your own Facebook group now? I just joined "We Love Wimmers!!!"--there are over 200 members!
Hi Jim and Linda,
Just wanted to let you know that your Bosse-Knese-Hillberg-Knorr fan club is here for you. We're praying fast and hard and asking everyone we know to pray for you too. Hopefully all of our love will find it's way to you and help support you in your battle. Whenever you need a hug just stop and think of us. We're here with open arms for all of you.
Love you. Have a safe trip home.
Judy
Mrs. Wimmers, we love you and are praying for you! Be strong!
love ya~
the Boehms :o)
We're not giving up either -- stay positive and know we are all here with you in and through the disapointment and right on into hope, faith, and love. Look at the long list of people who care so much about you -- you are not alone. We will all keep praying!
Love ya!
Lora :)
Jim & Linda,
We are so sorry to hear about this latest setback. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you carry on with Plan B. You said it - we are not giving up!
Love 'ya,
Terri & Gary
Linda,
I believe in miracles and if anyone deserves one it is you!!! :-)
I keep praying that God keeps you mentally and emotionally strong to get over all these obstacles! In the end, you will come out that much healthier!!! :-)
In the meantime, I'll keep sending healthy vibes your way...
Love Ya, :-)
Deby S.
Dear Linda,
The thoughts and prayers of our family are with you and your family. Hang in there. There are many, many of us behind you. God bless.
Mrs. Wimmers,
I don't really have the words to express myself right now... all I can really do is tell you that if anyone can get through an ordeal like this, it's you. I know that everything can be overwhelming, and that it's very scary. (My best friend was just diagnosed with cervical cancer.) However, I think that one of the biggest factors when it comes to being a survivor is your support system. It's obvious to me that there are so many people thinking about you, praying for you, and wanting to help you. I know that this, along with the spirit that you've always had, can help you get through this.
Love you so much Mrs. Wimmers, hang in there.
Angela Zix
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wimmers,
I agree with Tom's and Kelly's response of "damn it", and I hope you don't mind me adding that it really sucks, bleep, bleep, bleep. :/
I have to say I'm a little familiar with cancer's disappointing news when my mom's cancer came back after a year and a half. And I remember thinking, 'DAMN! We almost got away.'
We were forced right back into contributing to my mom's healing through our faith, prayers, hugs, phone calls, positive thoughts, a grandiose Love and this...this, "Your-Not-Going-Anywhere-Yet-Lady" attitude.
Oooh how precious Moms are, and Mrs. Wimmers, you are no exception! So, you just sit back and keep those massages coming. Do what it takes to feel good everyday, and open yourself up for the healing because 'Your Not Going Anywhere Yet Lady!'
Much, much Love and my heart,
Olivia
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