It's so worth it to read everyone's heartfelt comments that I wanted to write another quick note before we leave to thank you and also to send a quick update.
I heard yesterday that my heart scan was normal which means I can begin chemotherapy. Yippee! Yay! Hooray...zip-a-dee-do-dah ...Yeah, sure.... =)
Anyway I'm approved for Doxil which is a monthly chemo drug, versus the one I may have to have next, which is every week for 3 weeks, then 1 week off. Ugh. Anyway, that's the good news. The not-so-great news is it's not that effective... none of the 2nd line ones are. In most women it just sorta holds off the cancer until they are able to try that first-line drug again because that's the one that kills it.
Another proviso: I see a doctor the Tuesday after Cody for a 2nd opinion. We were advised to do so and feel it's very good advice, so off we go. And who knows... she may have a completely different opinion. Then I'll have more decisions to make. Ah, what fun. =)
But that's the latest and greatest. Keep your fingers crossed for DEAD cancer cells, even if this chemo doesn't usually do that.
Thanks and much love from the couple with the best friends & family on earth.
10 comments:
It's good again to check in with you. I'm glad you get to go to Cody Michelle....it's good you will have an "overflowintg heart" before you start your treatments. We will be thinking of you. Thanks for your pictures. Pictures are especially nice when we don't get to see you very often. Take care, Linda
We'll be thinking about you at Cody. DEATH to the cancer cells!
Well if that isn't the cutest picture yet!! Is that the same doggie as was using your hind end for a pillow in the other picture? That is one NEAT dog. The cat must be pretty awesome too, to let a dog snuggle up like that. I am quite impressed!
Second opinions are important, so that sure seems like a wise thing to do. We sure will be thinking of all of you at Cody!!!
Much love, Renee in NE
That picture is adorable!! Lucas said, "is that dog gonna eat the cat?" and he was very relieved to find out that they're friends. =)
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Just discovered your blog spot on Mel's spot..........thinking of you as you resume further treatment. Great to see your pictures. I must say that through the months you have succeeded in making cancer treatment a fashion statement!! Such neat caps, etc.!!
Good to think of you at Cody...Chugwater was such a haven, you must feel the same way. Wish I could see you there. Love, Emily
Thinking of you as you are enjoying Cody. I am sure your "overflowing heart" is bursting even more!
Just a note to say welcome home - I'm sure you are refreshed and renewed with joy and strength. It might make it easier to face whatever is ahead to be reminded so strongly of who is on your side. We miss you guys! ~ Michelle
Glad you could get to Cody for the Feast that will strengthen! Just wanted you to know that we are all thinking of you, and hope that things go well.
So great to see you both at Cody convention. Didn't we have great days there?!! If dogs could talk! That expression just says I didn't hurt him i was just playing. Your photography is beautiful.
Thinking of you as you go to get another opinion.
Retha
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