Author: jeff.kuligowski@gosumma.com

Praise God! We are overjoyed to share some incredible news! Taylor had her first scans since beginning her immunotherapy treatment, and the results are fantastic! The immunotherapy is having a profound impact—every single tumor has decreased in size. Remarkably, some have shrunk by 50% or even more, while others have completely resolved. Most importantly, there…

Taylor and I have been embracing these beautiful fall days. After several years in Miami, she has missed the fall colors. The views at Great Falls Park have been spectacular. It has been fun to visit D.C. museums during the week when they are less crowded. Taylor has had several follow-up appointments in Baltimore, which…

It has been a beautiful week here in Northern Virginia. Taylor has started outpatient PT and continues to make rapid improvements. Taylor and I have been working on her walking endurance, strolling through Reston Town Center, and even shopping trips to Tyson’s, Costco, and Wegmans. It was great to see Grandma, Aunt Linda, Aunt Mary,…

It is good to be home! Taylor was overwhelmed with emotion when she saw that our wonderful neighbors had gotten up very early and lined our driveway and front walkway with flowers, pumpkins, signs, and balloons welcoming her home. Of course, Huey and Ranger welcomed her home with many golden hugs and kisses. Visits from…

Today was Taylor’s final day of inpatient rehab. It has been amazing to see how far she has come. Today, her final task was to shower unassisted. She mastered it and then baked muffins with her superb OT therapists. There were happy tears as Taylor rang the bell in the rehab center. I can’t express…

What a difference a week makes! Taylor’s boyfriend, Reagan, flew up from Florida and visited for a few days, lifting her spirits and putting an enormous smile on her face. She continues to make terrific progress in her OT and PT sessions. She has now regained the use of her right hand and can write,…

Taylor has made progress.  She has transferred to the acute rehab floor at John’s Hopkins and is expected to be there for approximately 3 weeks.   She has surpassed initial expectations of the physical therapist on her first 2 days.   The doctors are continuing to treat some symptoms related to her earlier surgeries Taylor’s goal is…