Hello All,
Had tx today. Tumor marker was 48. Only up 1 point. Tx is still working! Yeah! Mammogram was fine on Tuesday. MRI and PET scheduled for next week. Having some arm and shoulder pain. It is being evaluated. I am also going to have PT.
Hope warm and sunny weather is greeting you all!
Lisa
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Back by Popular Demand!
Sorry it has been so long since I have posted. Time seems to get away from me. Life has been crazy and hectic over the past several months.
Facebook has been recommended. I have an account-not intentional but have one all the same. Looking for feedback...would it be easier for you all to follow my medical updates via this blog or facebook? I could do both for those of you who do not participate with facebook.
So...an update. The girls are great! Alayna loves second grade. She is really blooming and becoming her own person. She has been studying dinosaurs and enjoying the projects. Khaya is bouncing up a storm. She loves to be active. She goes non-stop. She is very funny. Darrell is also great! He is enjoying the work he has been doing lately. Very busy. I am trying really really hard to be great. I have been struggling and need to get back on the positive and driven path. I have lost some "steam" and have to find it again. I have been working on it-slowly.
My tumor marker numbers have increased monthly for the past 3 months. We are not sure what this means at this point. We (me, Darrell, and my oncologist) are concerned but don't want to act to quickly to change treatment. I have been on this current form of treatment for the last year. We want to get as much out of it as we can as it is not an option to go back on it after we change. I need and want this treatment to last a lot lot lot longer as I really don't want to change treatment and definitely don't want to go back on "hard core" chemo.
My scans (MRI's and PET SCANS) which I had done in Jan. all looked good. No new growths. My onc. said that this is why she is conflicted. Scans good. Tumor marker trend-not so good. She did share that it could take months for the new growths to show up on scans. She asked me to hold on. I have tx again on 3/4. We will see what my tumor marker is then and go from there. If it is up again, Darrell and I will go down to Dana Farber and meet with Dr. Meyer for a consultation appt. There is a clinical trial down there. I might qualify for. Will keep you all posted.
I will have a mammogram in March and scans in April.
Today is a sunny day. I am grateful for that. I am eager for spring.
Well, I hope that you are all well, happy, and healthy. I look forward to your responses.
Take Care,
Lisa
Sorry it has been so long since I have posted. Time seems to get away from me. Life has been crazy and hectic over the past several months.
Facebook has been recommended. I have an account-not intentional but have one all the same. Looking for feedback...would it be easier for you all to follow my medical updates via this blog or facebook? I could do both for those of you who do not participate with facebook.
So...an update. The girls are great! Alayna loves second grade. She is really blooming and becoming her own person. She has been studying dinosaurs and enjoying the projects. Khaya is bouncing up a storm. She loves to be active. She goes non-stop. She is very funny. Darrell is also great! He is enjoying the work he has been doing lately. Very busy. I am trying really really hard to be great. I have been struggling and need to get back on the positive and driven path. I have lost some "steam" and have to find it again. I have been working on it-slowly.
My tumor marker numbers have increased monthly for the past 3 months. We are not sure what this means at this point. We (me, Darrell, and my oncologist) are concerned but don't want to act to quickly to change treatment. I have been on this current form of treatment for the last year. We want to get as much out of it as we can as it is not an option to go back on it after we change. I need and want this treatment to last a lot lot lot longer as I really don't want to change treatment and definitely don't want to go back on "hard core" chemo.
My scans (MRI's and PET SCANS) which I had done in Jan. all looked good. No new growths. My onc. said that this is why she is conflicted. Scans good. Tumor marker trend-not so good. She did share that it could take months for the new growths to show up on scans. She asked me to hold on. I have tx again on 3/4. We will see what my tumor marker is then and go from there. If it is up again, Darrell and I will go down to Dana Farber and meet with Dr. Meyer for a consultation appt. There is a clinical trial down there. I might qualify for. Will keep you all posted.
I will have a mammogram in March and scans in April.
Today is a sunny day. I am grateful for that. I am eager for spring.
Well, I hope that you are all well, happy, and healthy. I look forward to your responses.
Take Care,
Lisa
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Happy Holidays!
I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season...with lots of happiness, love, peace, calmness, and great health!
Quick update...my numbers were up for my last tx (12/10). I am due for my scans and am just waiting until Jan. (after the holidays).
We went to meet with a new oncologist at Dana Farber. Her name is Erica Mayer. We really liked her and will plan on continuing with her in Boston. Still keeping Dr. Shea in NH.
Bones and joints hurt sometimes but doing my best to remain positive, upbeat, and highly functional.
Still participating in reiki, acupuncture, massage, yoga, cancer well fit, regular exercise, and diet/suppliments.
Will keep you all posted. Next tx scheduled for 1/7/10. Will also have scans then.
Peace,
Lisa
I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season...with lots of happiness, love, peace, calmness, and great health!
Quick update...my numbers were up for my last tx (12/10). I am due for my scans and am just waiting until Jan. (after the holidays).
We went to meet with a new oncologist at Dana Farber. Her name is Erica Mayer. We really liked her and will plan on continuing with her in Boston. Still keeping Dr. Shea in NH.
Bones and joints hurt sometimes but doing my best to remain positive, upbeat, and highly functional.
Still participating in reiki, acupuncture, massage, yoga, cancer well fit, regular exercise, and diet/suppliments.
Will keep you all posted. Next tx scheduled for 1/7/10. Will also have scans then.
Peace,
Lisa
Friday, November 13, 2009
Hello All,
I have great news from treatment yesterday. My CA 27-29 went back down and is now 42!!!! That means 4 more points and it will be in the "normal" range. I did a dance in the bathroom after hearing the news!
Now, we are trying to keep sickness and flu out of the house. Alayna is under the weather right now. She was sent home yesterday with a temp. She has not had one since being home but the doctor's office recommended she stay home today to rest so that is what we are doing.
We hope that all is well, happy, and healthy with all you readers.
Take care and until next time,
Lisa
I have great news from treatment yesterday. My CA 27-29 went back down and is now 42!!!! That means 4 more points and it will be in the "normal" range. I did a dance in the bathroom after hearing the news!
Now, we are trying to keep sickness and flu out of the house. Alayna is under the weather right now. She was sent home yesterday with a temp. She has not had one since being home but the doctor's office recommended she stay home today to rest so that is what we are doing.
We hope that all is well, happy, and healthy with all you readers.
Take care and until next time,
Lisa
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Hello All,
I hope you are well, happy, healthy, and adjusting to the time change and the early dark evenings.
First order of business is to clear up a misunderstanding...While I am working really hard at becoming cancer free-I am not yet! My Breast MRI came back showing no cancer in my left breast but the PET Scan and Lumbar MRI still shows cancer. In fact, the cancer in the L4 continues to get bigger. We are hoping that the treatment will kick in and it will begin to shrink but as of my last scans-it grew.
Hopefully a fluke, but my tumor marker went up at my last tx. Not "scientifically significant" (47-51) but psychologically significant. I want the numbers to go down-not up. I am hoping that the numbers are back down for my next tx.
I will continue to have monthly tumor marker labs and will repeat the MRI and PET in January.
Alayna, Darrell, Khaya, Mor and myself walked in the Annual Making Strides walk. Was a rainy and cold day but we did it and had fun. Thank you to those of you who donated to the American Cancer Society and supported us.
I have also decided to try a new oncologist down at Dana Farber. The initial oncologist down there was not the "right" fit and will embark on finding one who is. My local oncologist is in full support.
I have also been blessed with meeting and making friends with 5 other young upbeat women who have been dx with breast cancer. While I wish none of us have to go through this, it has been great to meet others, share stories, ask advice, get feedback, and experience similar fears/concerns/joys/etc.
Well, this is all for today. I hope you all have a great, happy, healthy, and fun week.
Take Care,
Lisa
I hope you are well, happy, healthy, and adjusting to the time change and the early dark evenings.
First order of business is to clear up a misunderstanding...While I am working really hard at becoming cancer free-I am not yet! My Breast MRI came back showing no cancer in my left breast but the PET Scan and Lumbar MRI still shows cancer. In fact, the cancer in the L4 continues to get bigger. We are hoping that the treatment will kick in and it will begin to shrink but as of my last scans-it grew.
Hopefully a fluke, but my tumor marker went up at my last tx. Not "scientifically significant" (47-51) but psychologically significant. I want the numbers to go down-not up. I am hoping that the numbers are back down for my next tx.
I will continue to have monthly tumor marker labs and will repeat the MRI and PET in January.
Alayna, Darrell, Khaya, Mor and myself walked in the Annual Making Strides walk. Was a rainy and cold day but we did it and had fun. Thank you to those of you who donated to the American Cancer Society and supported us.
I have also decided to try a new oncologist down at Dana Farber. The initial oncologist down there was not the "right" fit and will embark on finding one who is. My local oncologist is in full support.
I have also been blessed with meeting and making friends with 5 other young upbeat women who have been dx with breast cancer. While I wish none of us have to go through this, it has been great to meet others, share stories, ask advice, get feedback, and experience similar fears/concerns/joys/etc.
Well, this is all for today. I hope you all have a great, happy, healthy, and fun week.
Take Care,
Lisa
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Hello All,
Not sure if friends/family are still keeping up with the post as there have been no comments on my last couple of posts but will continue to try to keep you all updated on the medical progress.
I received great news yesterday from my oncologist in regards to the breast MRI. It came back "clean" for both breasts. No cancer!!!!
Tomorrow, I have the PET Scan and next week the lumbar and pelvic MRI's. Will keep you all posted as I get these results...which I know will be great news...showing NO CANCER!!!!
Also, would like to take this opportunity to share with you all that we (Mor, Darrell, possibly the girls and my dad, and me) will be participating in our 3rd annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk on October 18th. I am looking and hoping for donations for this walk. Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated and is all tax deductible. If willing or interested in donating, please make checks out to the American Cancer Society and mail to me. If you need my address, please e-mail me at my private e-mail address or post a comment and I will e-mail you my address. As you know, this support is extremely dear to my heart as I have hope that with the money raised, a cure will be found, and I will be blessed with the ability to live a long and happy life with my family and friends.
Thanks again for all your love, support, prayers, and postive thoughts. Please keep them coming.
Lisa
Not sure if friends/family are still keeping up with the post as there have been no comments on my last couple of posts but will continue to try to keep you all updated on the medical progress.
I received great news yesterday from my oncologist in regards to the breast MRI. It came back "clean" for both breasts. No cancer!!!!
Tomorrow, I have the PET Scan and next week the lumbar and pelvic MRI's. Will keep you all posted as I get these results...which I know will be great news...showing NO CANCER!!!!
Also, would like to take this opportunity to share with you all that we (Mor, Darrell, possibly the girls and my dad, and me) will be participating in our 3rd annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk on October 18th. I am looking and hoping for donations for this walk. Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated and is all tax deductible. If willing or interested in donating, please make checks out to the American Cancer Society and mail to me. If you need my address, please e-mail me at my private e-mail address or post a comment and I will e-mail you my address. As you know, this support is extremely dear to my heart as I have hope that with the money raised, a cure will be found, and I will be blessed with the ability to live a long and happy life with my family and friends.
Thanks again for all your love, support, prayers, and postive thoughts. Please keep them coming.
Lisa
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