As I type this I am getting treatment 3.
My new pathology report (where my oncologist asked the pathologist to take another look at my biopsies) is not yet complete. For now the 'triple negative' interpretation of my cancer stands. Although my oncologist is still suspicious that HER2+ still lurks somewhere in my body.
My revised treatment plan is ....
A discussion with the tumour board has resulted in the following 'sandwich treatment' plan.
1. Chemo and Herseptin continues as planned.
2. Surgery and reconstruction of my left arm will be booked ASAP.
3. Consult with radiation oncologist for a radiation plan to begin after surgery.
4. More chemo and Herseptin to happen after radiation.
So kind of a surgery/radiation sandwich special on chemo? Not something I would have ever thought I would ever want!
I am still very happy and greatful that my cancer is localized. :) Life is good! And blessings abound!!
I so look forward to life getting back to 'normal' and being able to play in my garden! Yahoo!
"This is the day which The Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24
Everyday that I have will be a good day! Praise The Lord!!
Peace Love Hope
God will lead my life's journey.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Thursday, 11 April 2013
Amazing News!!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 visit with oncologist ...
The night before my oncologists appointment I told my mom, " The best that I can hope and pray for is for the CT scan to come back clean and the new cancer to be HER2 negative".
This is what my sweet husband, Ted, and I were told ....
1. The CT scan indicates that the cancer has NOT spread to my internal organs. The CT scan is clean!!
2. The biopsy results indicate that your cancer is estrogen negative, progesterone negative, and HER2 negative!!
At this point Ted and I were in the middle of a high five and getting ready to dance. Prayers have been answered. God is good!!
3. The tumour had not increased in size in the passed week so the chemo drugs are working!
This information was so amazing. It was almost a dream. This means no very expensive chemo treatments, I could stay home (no traveling to the US for treatments) and that this new cancer was NOT the nasty aggressive rogue HER2 positive cancer!! Wahoo!!
My oncologists told us, "I am still very concerned. This looks like it may be a new cancer."
So his plan is to have a meeting with the pathologist to discuss and look at the slides from my biopsies and then meet with his team of oncologists to discuss the new plan. For now, chemo continues as scheduled and surgery to remove the tumour area will be booked in probably the next 6 weeks. I also will have to start using the Nulasta shots again to increase my blood counts. So no Gemcitabine today but Herseptin is still a go. Herseptin is to treat HER2 positive cancer ... Oncologist says that we need to treat it just to be on the safe side.
In the meantime my test results continue to baffle these very well educated scientists. :) All is good. If you have been praying for me, please continue, because it is working! Dance a little, too! Life is good!!
The night before my oncologists appointment I told my mom, " The best that I can hope and pray for is for the CT scan to come back clean and the new cancer to be HER2 negative".
This is what my sweet husband, Ted, and I were told ....
1. The CT scan indicates that the cancer has NOT spread to my internal organs. The CT scan is clean!!2. The biopsy results indicate that your cancer is estrogen negative, progesterone negative, and HER2 negative!!
At this point Ted and I were in the middle of a high five and getting ready to dance. Prayers have been answered. God is good!!
3. The tumour had not increased in size in the passed week so the chemo drugs are working!
This information was so amazing. It was almost a dream. This means no very expensive chemo treatments, I could stay home (no traveling to the US for treatments) and that this new cancer was NOT the nasty aggressive rogue HER2 positive cancer!! Wahoo!!
My oncologists told us, "I am still very concerned. This looks like it may be a new cancer."
So his plan is to have a meeting with the pathologist to discuss and look at the slides from my biopsies and then meet with his team of oncologists to discuss the new plan. For now, chemo continues as scheduled and surgery to remove the tumour area will be booked in probably the next 6 weeks. I also will have to start using the Nulasta shots again to increase my blood counts. So no Gemcitabine today but Herseptin is still a go. Herseptin is to treat HER2 positive cancer ... Oncologist says that we need to treat it just to be on the safe side.
In the meantime my test results continue to baffle these very well educated scientists. :) All is good. If you have been praying for me, please continue, because it is working! Dance a little, too! Life is good!!
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Day 1 of Round 2
1. Muga scan done ... check.
2. Port-a-cath back in ... check
3. CT scan done ... check.
4. First chemo done this morning April 4, 2013... check.
5. Best family and friends in the world ... check. :)
6. Sister finding out if I can get the chemo (pertuzumab) at her hospital in Portland... check.
7. Husband checking to see if we have health insurance to cover it... check.
Things are moving forward ... I only can continue to pray that "God's will be done".
I am so blessed. Thank you to my sweet brother for reminding me ...
"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Palms 37:4
And thank you to my Aunty Fern for reminding me that NOTHING can separate us from God...
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things present, nor things to come, nor heights, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38 and 39
And it is time for bed .... check... Good Night one and all.
2. Port-a-cath back in ... check
3. CT scan done ... check.
4. First chemo done this morning April 4, 2013... check.
5. Best family and friends in the world ... check. :)
6. Sister finding out if I can get the chemo (pertuzumab) at her hospital in Portland... check.
7. Husband checking to see if we have health insurance to cover it... check.
Things are moving forward ... I only can continue to pray that "God's will be done".
I am so blessed. Thank you to my sweet brother for reminding me ...
"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Palms 37:4
And thank you to my Aunty Fern for reminding me that NOTHING can separate us from God...
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things present, nor things to come, nor heights, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38 and 39
And it is time for bed .... check... Good Night one and all.
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