Transferred to Greenville today!

Sharon transferred her care to Greenville SC today to work with an oncologist with more pancreatic experience. She was admitted to St. Francis Hospital, where her daughter-in-law Currie works, to begin chemo under a watchful eye.

The first IV chemo drug was administered this evening and she'll complete the regimen over the next few days in Greenville. She plans to be back in Asheville in the middle of next week.

Stay strong, Sharon, and keep drinking that H2O!

Home at last!

Sharon was released from the hospital around noon today. She's still very tired and needs to focus on hydration.

At 2007 Mimi Celebration with granddaughters Madison & Cassie

Drink, Sharon, drink!

Those pesky red blood cells

Sharon had a little dip in the red blood cell count yesterday so they took all the beautiful flowers out of her room! She was being watched closely as a lower cell count raises risk of infection. As of this afternoon, both the red and white blood cell count were closer to normal!

She has been able to drink and eat in moderation. Tomorrow morning, Sharon will be re-evaluated to see if she can head home!

Keep hydrating!!

At the Asheville Arboretum with grandson Jake

Fun weekend at St. Joseph's

Sharon spent the weekend in the Penthouse at St. Joseph's. Because of her difficulty keeping anything down, she's still being hydrated through an IV. When she can hydrate herself, she'll go back home.

64 ounces a day!! You can do it, Sharon.

Greenville in May with grandkids Graham & Madison

Friday night

Sharon is back at St. Joseph's for observation. Keep smiling and sending your love.

first IV session complete

Sharon finished the last of the 2 intravenous drugs yesterday and is at home resting. The oral medication begins next week.

Shrink, tumor, SHRINK!!

Treatment begins!

Sharon arrived at the oncologists office this morning where they hydrated her via IV during the consultation. She received her first intravenous chemo session. It went well! Tomorrow morning, she'll get a second intravenous drug and then finish up with 2 weeks of oral medication.

For some reason, Sharon's having a tough time staying hydrated. Does anyone have suggestions?

Also, if you have funny or lighthearted stories to share, please do!! We're always up for a good chuckle.

Everyone please visualize the tumor shrinking and then disappearing.

May 12, 2008 update

This blog has been created to share updates about Sharon Wagner's healing process. For those who need to catch up, Sharon began having painful stomach cramps in February 2008. She had several tests done that were inconclusive. When the pain did not go away, more tests were completed in March. In early April, it was decided that she had a stomach virus. Sharon was prescribed an antibiotic and sent on her 10 day trip to Hawaii for a James Ray conference.

The stomach pains only got worse in Hawaii. Upon return to Asheville, Sharon was admitted to St. Joseph's while even more tests were conducted. Finally, on April 28th, just one day after Sharon & Tim's 43rd wedding anniversary, an ultrascopic biopsy was preformed on her pancreas.

The biopsy results were presented on Tuesday, April 29th and confirmed pancreatic cancer. The cancer had been growing from 5-7 years. Pancreatic cancer is slow moving and is rarely detected before it becomes serious. It only accounts for 2% of all cancer cases - leave it up to Sharon to get the unique cancer!

Sharon is in good hands with a team of health care professionals. Oncologists in Asheville and Greenville are working together for the most effective treatment. An acupuncturist is helping Sharon heal her own body, eat and gain strength. People around the world are focusing on Sharon's return to her strong and healthy state by visualizing her at her HIGHEST and BEST self.





Outpatient chemotherapy begins this week. We'll keep you updated! Thank you for keeping Sharon in your positive thoughts and prayers.