Update 4: Monday, January 11

Hello! Carol is beginning her second round of chemotherapy at the Cleveland Clinic. She'll be going in early Monday morning and undergoing the treatment until Tuesday morning. I'll be sure to post an update once round two is complete!

Update 3: Sunday, January 3

Hi everyone! Happy New Year!

Carol's mom, dad, brother Lee and sisters Debby and Penny were able to come to Cleveland and ring in the new year with her. It was great that they were able to visit with her and lift her spirits.

On December 31, Carol had to go to the hospital and have her port checked out to make sure that it was in the correct place and hadn't moved. She has been experiencing a lot of pain in and around the port site and it caused concern. Fortunately, the test result was normal and an additional operation to move the port is unnecessary.

Carol's second round of chemotherapy which was originally scheduled to begin tomorrow has been pushed back a week to commence on the 11th of January due to her low blood count.

My mom is doing well and since the holidays are over she's going to be able to fully focus on staying strong and her healing process. We hope everyone had a great new year's celebration, please continue to pray and once again thank you all for the unwavering support you've given our family.

~Hannah

Update 2: Thursday, December 17th

Hi everyone,

My mom's first round of chemotherapy started on Monday and Tuesday of this week. She stayed overnight in the hospital Monday then was able to go home after further treatment Tuesday. Round one will be over after her next bout of chemo on Monday the 21st and then she'll be getting a break from chemo until January 4th when her second round begins.

So far she has been tolerating the treatment very well and she wanted me to let everyone know how thankful she is for all of the support, love and prayers she's been receiving.

Happy Holidays!

~Hannah

Update

Hello everyone,

Carol, Hannah and I want to thank everyone for all your thoughts and prayers along with all the flowers, cards, food, baskets and other kind gestures.

We are on our way to the hospital today so Carol can receive 3 ports that will be used for her chemotherapy that will start Monday and Tuesday of next week.
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Thank You

Hannah O'Donnell said...

Hi Everyone,

Like my Dad said, thank you so much not only for all of the thoughts, prayers and support you've given our family but also for filling in for me while I'm in New York. It means a lot to our family to have so many great friends standing by and helping my Mom through this difficult time.

Please continue praying as she begins chemotherapy next week!

Carol O'Donnell

Welcome to Carol O'Donnell Blog page.

I will be updating this blog along with Carol and Hannah to let everyone know what is happening with Carol.