No chemo next week

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saundra
saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
I saw my oncologist and he agreed that we should postpone the scheduled chemo next week. He now thinks that I should not have had the treatment earlier this month. He said "go on the cruise, as scheduled and have a good time". My CA125 stayed at 158 as it was in Dec. and we both suspect that it is the bowel diverticulitis that is the problem because the tumor still can not be felt as it could before the four doses of carbo. My blood counts have recovered to the normal range so my "feel bad" is probably the bowel infection aftereffects rather than the results of chemo. When I return we will do a CT scan, see the specialists from Dallas, even if I have to go there and decide what the next proceedure will be. Possible removal of this misshaped sigmoid colon that is causing all the trouble.

So we are off to cruise the Panama Canal for the greater part of February. I'm taking the antibiotics along with me just in case. Otherwise with my bed along with me, I can go and rest to my body's needs and maybe even gain the 4 lbs that I have lost in the last month. LOL

I'll be thinking of you and checking the internet from ship as I can find the time. Mainly, we are going to enjoy the celebration of 50 years together.

Saundra

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  • lindaprocopio
    lindaprocopio Member Posts: 1,980
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    HAVE FUN!
    I plan to go somewhere EVERY break in treatment I get,...and if I don't GET a break, I may just TAKE a break! ENJOY!!!
  • leesag
    leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
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    Have a wonderful time!
    And congratulations on 50 years of love and happiness!

    Make sure you check the weather reports for those of us in the Northeast from time to time so that you can get FULL effects of warm sunny weather in February!

    :) Leesa
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  • nancy591
    nancy591 Member Posts: 1,027 Member
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    good for you!
    great news. have fun!
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
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    Have a wonderful time!
    I am looking forward to some fun time, too. Just as soon as I get a break from the chemo and labs and get the darned dental work behind me that I have had to postpone month after month, due to low white and/or red blood counts.

    If you end up in Dallas, let me know and maybe we can have lunch or brunch or at least a cup of coffee.

    Carlene
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
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    Fun is the Sun
    Dearest Saundra, How wonderful to reach the 50 year mark together ~ CONGRATULATIONS ~ may you have many more together. Please soak up a little sun for me. Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
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    Congratulations!
    Saundra, congratulations on 50 years,and have a wonderful trip!!! That is a long time to be with the same guy, and you seem so happy:)
    Many many blessings, and prayers for a safe trip,
    Kathleen:)

    PS Cute new pic!!
  • groundeffect
    groundeffect Member Posts: 639 Member
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    Congratulations
    Dear Saundra,

    Happy Anniversary! I hope you have a wonderful time on your cruise! What a great time to head into the tropical atmosphere!

    Sue
  • Mawty
    Mawty Member Posts: 133
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    Cruise to Panama Canal
    Hi Saundra. Blessings on your 50th anniversary! That is so wonderful. I have to tell you, that cruise is on my bucket list. I've been trying to talk my husband into going there this summer, but it may be next year now that I'm starting my new regimen of chemo on Tuesday. I know you're going to have fun. When you get back, you'll have to e-mail me and let me know about it -- especially about going through the locks! I'm jealous, but extremely happy for you!!!!

    Marty
  • LPack
    LPack Member Posts: 645
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    Great!
    Good for you, Saundra. Enjoy that cruise and that husband of yours! Congratulations again on 50 years.

    Love you girlfriend,
    Libby ♥
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
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    Hissy_Fitz said:

    Have a wonderful time!
    I am looking forward to some fun time, too. Just as soon as I get a break from the chemo and labs and get the darned dental work behind me that I have had to postpone month after month, due to low white and/or red blood counts.

    If you end up in Dallas, let me know and maybe we can have lunch or brunch or at least a cup of coffee.

    Carlene

    Carlene
    I may be going to Dallas the week of the 22nd to see specialist about this twisted colon and what to do about it. Will find out next week before we leave. My Dr. from Dallas Tx Oncology, Dr. Stringer may need see me....Saundra
  • leesag
    leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
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    Let us know when you get back!
    Hey Saundra,

    Just went back to review your posts...let us know when you get back from the cruise hon!

    :) Leesa
  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
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    Happy 50th
    Hope you both have a wonderful cruise and a very Happy Anniversary.
    ((((HUGS)))) Maria

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