June 17the Medical Update

Well, news came back evening before last that I do not appear to have what my body needs to be able to go onto the target cell therapy that we were so hoping for.  It's ok though as now we have a real plan taking place and it might be even better!

Nikki, my Sweet and Wonderful, always encouraging PA from Laguna Hills called to tell me that chemo plus one other drug is the course of action we need to pursue at this time.  She said this is a known treatment that will help shrink the cancer and she also says it's really not that bad with the side effects.  I feel good about it and was ready to get going but they want me to complete the brain radiation treatments, 9 to go, then they will start me on the chemo.

I will have to have a little port put in my chest next week, not a big deal.  Just in and out of surgery.  It will make it a piece of cake to get the infusions.  Sounds like I will go once a week for an infusion for three weeks then I get a week off.  They will do that for three consecutive times then check to see where I'm at as far as shrinkage!!  hee heeee

Got some good news yesterday too!  I was approved via insurance to receive the XGeva.  It's an injection once a month of a newer med they use to treat osteoporosis, but in my case, it well help strenghten my bones and in turn make them feel good!!!  Got it yesterday and I think I already feel stronger!  May ask Kurt to arm wrestle me today!!!!  hee heeeee

I know all of you are sending your love my way.  I can so feel it and it makes me feel as strong as a mountain!!!  Have a great day now and always look for those silver linings!

Here are some kind of interesting photos that the radiation techs let me take...if you look closely you might see my little twin sister in there!!!  HAAAAA HAAAAAAA