i'm sorry for the 10 day silence. I was waiting for results. Preliminary results from spinal tap came back clear. This is great news, because that means I can finish full chemo rounds before doing radiation.
I am feeling stronger everyday and I will have my next chemo this Wednesday, God willing, and see cardiologist on Thursday to try to stabilize my pulse.
Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes and for your patience for info.
Monday, February 29, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
The heart rebellion
Five days after chemo, my heart decided to rebel. I developed tachycardia (a very rapid heartbeat) and an infarct (silent heart attack). I spent the last four days going through tests and will continue more testing next week. Right now everything is under control with medication and the plan is to continue with the chemo as scheduled.
The good news is that the blood clot in my right lung dissolved totally, making the risks a lot less.
Waiting for results of spinal tap to see extent of cancer in spinal fluid, please pray for great results.
The good news is that the blood clot in my right lung dissolved totally, making the risks a lot less.
Waiting for results of spinal tap to see extent of cancer in spinal fluid, please pray for great results.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Update and musings
Update:
Chemo went well yesterday.
Today, no side effects or nauseaness. Just fatigue, which is fine, cause I have an empty schedule until Monday.
Musings:
Yesterday, was the beginning of the Hebrew month of Adar, in the lunar calendar, the sign for it is the fish, Pisces.
Adar is an especially joyous month and an auspicious month. The joyous holiday of Purim comes out in Adar. We celebrate our victory over the evil, Hamen. It was a victory that came painlessly and quickly, not after years of slavery, or destruction of the Holy Temple. The victory came through a young Jewish woman, Esther, who became the Queen of Persia. For those not familiar with the story, there are a lot of sources, just let me know and I will send you a link.
This year, the lunar calendar, like the solar calendar also has a leap year, and instead of one extra day, we have a whole extra month of Adar. That is two months of auspicious time, two months where the heavenly gates are open to our prayers, two months where we can expect quick and painless miracles from God.
I thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Keep it up. They are working!
Chemo went well yesterday.
Today, no side effects or nauseaness. Just fatigue, which is fine, cause I have an empty schedule until Monday.
Musings:
Yesterday, was the beginning of the Hebrew month of Adar, in the lunar calendar, the sign for it is the fish, Pisces.
Adar is an especially joyous month and an auspicious month. The joyous holiday of Purim comes out in Adar. We celebrate our victory over the evil, Hamen. It was a victory that came painlessly and quickly, not after years of slavery, or destruction of the Holy Temple. The victory came through a young Jewish woman, Esther, who became the Queen of Persia. For those not familiar with the story, there are a lot of sources, just let me know and I will send you a link.
This year, the lunar calendar, like the solar calendar also has a leap year, and instead of one extra day, we have a whole extra month of Adar. That is two months of auspicious time, two months where the heavenly gates are open to our prayers, two months where we can expect quick and painless miracles from God.
I thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Keep it up. They are working!
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Good news
CAT scan done yesterday showed a slight decrease in tumors in lung and liver since the January 21 scan. Probably due to the Taxol chemo they gave me when they suspected a recurrence of breast cancer.
Taxol is used in both breast and lung cancer, which is a blessing.
Today, I will be getting a new chemo regiment geared to adenocarcinoma lung cancer and will hopefully achieve a greater shrinkage in the tumors.
Taxol is used in both breast and lung cancer, which is a blessing.
Today, I will be getting a new chemo regiment geared to adenocarcinoma lung cancer and will hopefully achieve a greater shrinkage in the tumors.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Update
Yesterday, I had my medi-port placed, to make it easier to deliver the chemo. which will start tomorrow. Thank God, it went well.
Today was an appointment with the neuro- oncologist to continue discussing options for the brain metastatises. The doctor is concerned that even though I am asymptomatic as to neurological function, that there may be some cancer in the menengial fluid. Therefore, I will have a third lumbar puncture (spinal tap) on Monday and then hopefully a decision to see if I can wait until after a few rounds of chemo before whole brain radiation, or if I need the radiation immediately.
Thanks again everyone for your prayers, hopes and encouragement.
Gila
Today was an appointment with the neuro- oncologist to continue discussing options for the brain metastatises. The doctor is concerned that even though I am asymptomatic as to neurological function, that there may be some cancer in the menengial fluid. Therefore, I will have a third lumbar puncture (spinal tap) on Monday and then hopefully a decision to see if I can wait until after a few rounds of chemo before whole brain radiation, or if I need the radiation immediately.
Thanks again everyone for your prayers, hopes and encouragement.
Gila
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Treatment Plan
We met today with my oncologist.
Based on the latest biopsy reports and a clinical exam, I will start a new chemo regiment next week. A cocktail that will hopefully stabilize and shrink the tumors.
I will see the radiologist tomorrow to discuss the tumors on the brain and will prepare to deal with them if they become symptomatic or as soon as practicable based on chemo regimen.
The good news is based on my 'young age' and otherwise good health, the team expects my body to respond positively to the treatment.
They are still doing DNA studies on my biopsy and will tweak the chemo based on the results, as they come in.
All your prayers and positive good deeds are helping.
Thanks everyone.
Based on the latest biopsy reports and a clinical exam, I will start a new chemo regiment next week. A cocktail that will hopefully stabilize and shrink the tumors.
I will see the radiologist tomorrow to discuss the tumors on the brain and will prepare to deal with them if they become symptomatic or as soon as practicable based on chemo regimen.
The good news is based on my 'young age' and otherwise good health, the team expects my body to respond positively to the treatment.
They are still doing DNA studies on my biopsy and will tweak the chemo based on the results, as they come in.
All your prayers and positive good deeds are helping.
Thanks everyone.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Leaving hospital
The full results of the possible infection in spinal tap won't be back until Friday, but since I have no symptoms they are letting me go home today to sleep in my own bed.
I will be back tomorrow to meet with the thoracic oncologist and start a new treatment plan to get these tumors to shrink into oblivion.
I guess there will always be some bumps along the road, but at least the road is going the right direction and I know that so many people are praying for my full and speedy recovery.
I will be back tomorrow to meet with the thoracic oncologist and start a new treatment plan to get these tumors to shrink into oblivion.
I guess there will always be some bumps along the road, but at least the road is going the right direction and I know that so many people are praying for my full and speedy recovery.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Back in.
I came home from the hospital Wednesday, but received a call on Sunday that my spinal test showed an infection and even though I didn't have symptoms, they wanted me back in the hospital for more tests and treatment of infection. I had more tests and just waiting for results.
I will try to update as soon as I know anything.
I will try to update as soon as I know anything.
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