Thnaks to Mara Fox for the Update:


I visited with Sandy the other day, and one of the things we talked about was how incredible all of you have been, sending her sweet letters, donations and gifts and stuff. More than anything, knowing that you guys are with her in spirit, directing your thoughts and prayers her way, feeds her soul and helps her fight. It makes her determined to get well.

Sandy dictated a thank you letter, that will be emailed to everyone who wrote to her or sent donations via the yahoo email address. Please understand that she is too weak to answer the hundreds of letters individually, but she truly treasures each one.

Sandy finished a round of radiation treatment a few weeks ago, and she's suffering the after effects - weakness and nausea. It's very hard for her to keep anything down at the moment, so she's drinking protein drinks rather than solid food. She mentioned that some friends have sent 'natural remedies' in the form of drinks, powders or pills. She wants everyone to know that she can't take them, and while appreciative of the thought and the effort, asks that no more is sent. She's on a strictly directed regimen of medication, the doctors need to keep tabs on everything she puts in her body.

The effects of the radiation wane over time and she will regain her strength. She's drowsy a lot right now, but retains her sense of humour and says she's discovered the joys of daytime television. She says, "I'm addicted to 'All My Children' now...who would've thought that, right?", and her favorite nighttime show is 'Grey's Anatomy'.

She says, "I'm not done fighting, I wanna do stuff again and get back on stage and play my drums."