Monday, July 26, 2010- Mom arrived at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, was admited and underwent testing to diagnose what type of Leukemia she has.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010- No real news today.  Some possible diagnosis' but the doctors are still not sure. 

Wednesday, July 28, 2010- The doctors confirmed that mom has ALL Leukemia and discussed her course of treatment.  Chemotherapy started today. 

I'm not sure how this blog will work, how often we will be able to write or if it will even be something mom wants to continue, but for now, here we are.  I have the ability to be here with mom until school starts in September, so I hope to at least keep it going until then!! 

Today's chemotherapy was a little scary, but she made it through and said it wasn't that bad.  The first drug was put in through her spine and she was really nervous about the pain... it ended up being not as bad as she thought.  She was able to take a short break, then the other chemo drug was administered through her port.  She didn't feel anything and is now "resting her eyes".  No more chemo for 2 days. 

This is going to be a long process, but she is being treated very aggressively and she has a great team of doctors and nurses working for her. We are hopeful that this will be behind us soon!

Her address here is

Rita Briggs
Room 5412W
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263


Thank you for your love and support.  Mom is the strongest person we all know and she's going to kick Leukemia's butt!!!