Debi, I am so sorry you family is going through this, my thoughts are with you. How wonderful for your sister and her son that she was able to go to the wedding that is priceless.
It is fantastic that her doctors are being so aggressive (although since she seems a bit like you I doubt they had choice!) and have given y'all more time together. Congratulations.
My best to your family.
Oh Debbie, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Your sister would have to be a kind person if she is anything like you. You are always so upbeat, funny, and supportive. I wish there were something I could do to help. You and your family take care. Just know that you have a lot of people thinking about you and praying for your situation. God Bless you. Keep your positive thinking cap on.
I'm happy to share another small victory! The medication (that is actually "frying" the 3rd tumor) is doing so well that they have changed her schedule. She doesn't have to come to Indy every two weeks for treatment .... they've pushed it out to every 3 weeks. And given a more positive outlook on the life expectancy numbers.
Treatment every 3 wks instead of 2 is such a small thing, I know, but anyone who has gone thru something like this knows what a victory that really is.
I have no doubt whatsoever that all the thoughts and prayers on her behalf definitely have a hand in it.
Thanks everyone! 
Debi,
That's wonderful news! Congratulations to your family. Y'all remain in my thoughts.
A quick update ..... here's what I posted on my facebook today, April Fool's Day:
My sister, Cj Calvelage has the best April Fools Joke of all! 14 months ago, she was given a life expectancy of 9-14 months w/ terminal brain cancer & told "don't expect to see 14 months." Today, she is doing great & her cancer treatments pushed out from every 2 wks to every 4 wks. If this isn't a testimony to the Power of God, then I don't know what is!
Debi, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. I hope that your sister and all of your family can make the most of your time together and that she has many good days. I lost my sister to cancer in 2008. It happened so fast, I still miss her terribly. Each day you get with them is a blessing. Your sister and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Debi...I think of and pray for your sister and your family often. This great news is such a blessing from God!!! Thank you for keeping us posted.
I am so happy to here your sister is doing so well. Praise God! You and your family are in my prayers.
Debbie, that is fantastic news! My thoughts continue to be with your family and I hope the good news continues.
I just saw this thread for the first time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your sister, and your family.
A quick update ..... here's what I posted on my facebook today, April Fool's Day:
My sister, Cj Calvelage has the best April Fools Joke of all! 14 months ago, she was given a life expectancy of 9-14 months w/ terminal brain cancer & told "don't expect to see 14 months." Today, she is doing great & her cancer treatments pushed out from every 2 wks to every 4 wks. If this isn't a testimony to the Power of God, then I don't know what is!
I am so happy to hear this! My best to you all, you remain in my thoughts and prayers!
What a difference two months can make. 
They found a new, third tumor yesterday. It's small, but it's still a new tumor. They want to avoid yet a 3rd brain surgery so will be trying a new medication, in addition to the medication she is receiving now, that seemed to be working so well. this new medication will only have to be taken once but it takes literally all day to take it. (I think she said it's called gamma-knife?)
Usually, when I get "not so good news" updates from CJ, she still manages to sound very upbeat and positive. that wasn't the tone of voice I was getting from her yesterday. This has to be affecting her very hard, especially after she has been receiving positive news from her doctor over the past few months and has been doing well, all things considered.
As I mentioned in my last update, she's officially on "borrowed time" now.
gotta say .... this just sucks. 
This is such sad an dtragic news; I am so sorry. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Oh..... just as FYI and to share how much it really costs to stay alive with this stuff: The medication that is working so well, that she takes once a month, costs $10,000 each time (and she used to be on a twice-a-month schedule. I hate to think what this new stuff will cost.
I've very grateful she and her husband have good medical insurance coverage, but it sure makes me think about people who may need these kinds of treatments who don't have access to this (or any) kind of coverage.
Oh..... just as FYI and to share how much it really costs to stay alive with this stuff: The medication that is working so well, that she takes once a month, costs $10,000 each time (and she used to be on a twice-a-month schedule. I hate to think what this new stuff will cost.
I've very grateful she and her husband have good medical insurance coverage, but it sure makes me think about people who may need these kinds of treatments who don't have access to this (or any) kind of coverage.
I'm sorry about your sister's diagnosis...I hope the treatment works and she gets back on track soon. It's good that her insurance pays for the treatments!
My daughter's back surgery would have cost us $250,000 if we didn't have insurance. And when my mother was in the hospital ICU for three days it was $85,000 just for the hopsital room.
I we keep your sister in my prayers.I recently had brain surgey in December 2010.My first thougts was how my familywas going to handle it.So the less she worries about you and the family being upset the better she will be.I know this helped me.
Oh..... just as FYI and to share how much it really costs to stay alive with this stuff: The medication that is working so well, that she takes once a month, costs $10,000 each time (and she used to be on a twice-a-month schedule. I hate to think what this new stuff will cost.
I've very grateful she and her husband have good medical insurance coverage, but it sure makes me think about people who may need these kinds of treatments who don't have access to this (or any) kind of coverage.
Debi - My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your sister.
I lost my twin sister suddenly almost 18 months ago. She was single and broke. My parents paid almost 17k in expenses.
I lost my job a year ago and have been without medical insurance for the first time in my life. I pay cash for my monthly Rx's (three of them) and keep my fingers crossed I don't get sick.
Some have been following the progress via my facebook page, but here's the latest update. She visited her doctor today and it appears the gamma-knife was successful. The tumor is still there but it has stopped growing. She FULLY expects to, as she put it, "have dinner with my son" when he returns from Iraq in February.
If she makes it to Feb, that will be 24 months and only about 9% of the people who get this kind of cancer live to 24 months. She is right now in month 19 of an original 9-14 month life expectancy.
She is a walking testimony to the power of prayer and God. thanks to all who have helped in this regard!! 
P.S. Here's a pic of her with the contrapment screwed into her head (yes, she had 4 holes in her skull to put this in) when she had the last procedure: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101719563186683.4007.100000459187425#!/photo.php?fbid=247253438633294&set=a.101719563186683.4007.100000459187425&type=1&theater
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