Dr. Lita’s Blog
Dr. Lita Mathews Health Journey Blog from April 2008-March 2015
Welcome to the Official Dr. Lita Mathews Blog! This blog offers readers details of Dr. Lita Mathews’ 7 year medical odyssey…It begins with her diagnosis with cirrhosis in April 2008, the result of a decades-old blood transfusion to Dr. Lita becoming Hep C Free! A diagnosis of cancer of the liver in February 2010 put Mathews on a waiting list numbering in the tens of thousands for a donor liver. Lita’s decision to make her story public inspired 7 people to volunteer to offer a part of their livers to help save Mathews, an American Indian with roots in Picuris Pueblo…Lita thanks everyone who offered prayers and words or encouragement. Hope that those who read the blog can help someone with Hep C or themselves…..read more below.
5/5/2009: Cleared for the 2009 Gathering of Nations PowWow
5/5/2009: Cleared for the 2009 Gathering of Nations PowWowMay 5, 2009 by LeAndra Madalena Dr. Lita continues to do well while undergoing the treatment for Hep C. Her doctors cleared her to attend the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, provided she did not get overly...
3/23/2009: 6 months of treatments for Hep C Completed
3/23/2009: 6 months of treatments for Hep C CompletedMarch 23, 2009 by LeAndra Madalena Dr. Lita has now completed six months of treatment for Hep C. From all who have attempted or is familiar with the treatment, have been impressed with how well she has been doing....
2/20/2009: Back at the GON Office
2/20/2009: Back at the GON OfficeFebruary 20, 2009 by LeAndra Madalena Dr. Lita is doing very well. Now over four months into the treatment for Hep C, she continues to experience few and not too severe side effects. The head and body aches seem to be the primary side...
1/17/2009: Songs and Dancers, help her spirit and enhance healing process
1/17/2009: Songs and Dancers, help her spirit and enhance healing processJanuary 17, 2009 by LeAndra Madalena Dr. Lita received some great news on New Year’s Eve. The University of New Mexico Hospital called her to inform her that the most recent blood test which she...
12/21/2008: 11 weeks, Viral count
12/21/2008: 11 weeks, Viral countDecember 21, 2008 by LeAndra Madalena For the past 11 weeks, Dr. Lita Mathews has been receiving treatment for the Hepatitis C Virus. She’s responding exceptionally well to the treatment. Lita has been experiencing a few side-effects,...
11/11/2008: Over 6 weeks of treatment, few side effects
11/11/2008: Over 6 weeks of treatment, few side effectsNovember 11, 2008 by LeAndra Madalena Dr. Lita is now over six weeks into this extensive treatment to heal her body of the Hepatitis C virus. On November 4th Lita had another blood test. This particular blood test...
10/22/2008: Beginning treatments (Pegasys and Copegus)
10/22/2008: Beginning treatments (Pegasys and Copegus)October 22, 2008 by LeAndra Madalena Lita began the medical treatments to fight and rid the Hepatitis C from her body. The days of waiting and preparation to begin the treatments were long and tense. Prior to...
9/27/2008: Sweats, prayers and ceremonies for Lita
9/27/2008: Sweats, prayers and ceremonies for LitaSeptember 27, 2008 by LeAndra Madalena The weekend of September 5, 6, & 7 Dr. Lita fulfilled her commitment to the Sycuan Tribe of California by attending the pow wow and serving as their Northern Head Lady Dancer....
8/2/2008: Long and Rough Road to Recovery
8/2/2008: Long and Rough Road to RecoveryAugust 2, 2008 by LeAndra Madalena Dr. Lita is doing exceptionally well. She and her family would like to thank the many well-wishers for their concern and prayers. Even though she is doing better at this time, there remains a...
Dr. Lita Mathews’s First Blog Entry
4/22/2008: Dr. Lita Mathews at home recovering – 1st Blog EntryApril 22, 2008 by LeAndra Madalena On the Morning of April 22nd, just three days before the start of the 25th annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, Dr. Lita Mathews was rushed to an Albuquerque hospital...