Update from my post of 8/20
Friday, the 13th was the day that all seemed to be going well - cancer not gone but it was being managed. Just 4 days later I had reason to suspect that the tumors in the breast were growing again. Friday, the 20th an unscheduled appointment with my onc confirmed that. So we added Taxotere to my weekly treatments of Herceptin (plus Zometa once every 4 weeks). Two days ago, on the 27th I had my second treatment of Taxotere. After just 2 doses, I can't say with any certainty how well it's working (especially in the liver).
What I consider good news for now is that those areas of concern in the breast don't seem to be getting any larger. I will have one more week of the same regimen and then see my doctor on September 13th. I expect at that time he'll want to order a scan or MRI so we can know for sure what's going on.
Another bit of good news is that Taxotere is much easier for me than the Taxol was during those first 10 weeks of chemo. It's now been 27 consecutive Friday's with treatments, so I'm happy to be having less side effects than before. I actually feel pretty good and continue my regular routine. I remain optimistic and hopeful, and still plan to take part in the Komen Race for the Cure here in Evansville on Sept 25th.
I will update again when I have any news. Until then, please keep me in your prayers as I will all of you. God bless us all.
Marsha
Comments
-
Glad to see you posting the
Glad to see you posting the news Marsha. I am sorry that you have the recurrence and that you have to do any of the treatments, but, I am glad that the Taxotere is easier for you. Good luck with your tests and keep us updated.
Hugs, Leeza0 -
xxoo
You are so brave and have been through so much! Wear your Survivor badge with pride!!!
xxoo,
SamuraiMom0 -
Good luck with yourSamuraiMom said:xxoo
You are so brave and have been through so much! Wear your Survivor badge with pride!!!
xxoo,
SamuraiMom
Good luck with your treatment Marsha and good luck to you if you do the Komen race! You are truly a survivor!
Hugs, Jan0 -
Keeping
Marsha, so glad to hear that the breast areas of concern have stopped growing, taxotere is more manageable, and you are feeling good. Thank you for posting your progress and news. I'm betting on you to be right up front in the Race for the Cure next month.0 -
Marsha, I am standing next to you ... having 18lynn1950 said:Marsha, you are in my
Marsha, you are in my prayers. Thanks for the update and best wishes that the chemo is effective. xoxoxo Lynn
consective, Tuesday's with TCH .. I know a little about the pain and suffering you have been going thru.
Keeping you in my prayers -
Love, Strength and Courage:
Vicki Sam0 -
God bless you Marsha. StayVickiSam said:Marsha, I am standing next to you ... having 18
consective, Tuesday's with TCH .. I know a little about the pain and suffering you have been going thru.
Keeping you in my prayers -
Love, Strength and Courage:
Vicki Sam
God bless you Marsha. Stay strong0 -
Please keep us updated onms.sunshine said:God bless you Marsha. Stay
God bless you Marsha. Stay strong
Please keep us updated on how you are doing Marsha!
Sending hope, hugs and prayers!
Debby0 -
My dear friend
told u I was stupid. I wrote a comment and waited for ever for it to send. Apparently I didn't post comment, so heres another. lol
You and everyone are in my prayers. i very happy the tumors are being "still". I will be ur shadow walker on Sept. 25th. What time do u start? That way I'll start walking here at the same time. NM time of course.Glad ur on a med thats working w less SE. that care my dear. Thoughts and hugs Katz
I'll post this time. lol0 -
God BlessKatz77 said:My dear friend
told u I was stupid. I wrote a comment and waited for ever for it to send. Apparently I didn't post comment, so heres another. lol
You and everyone are in my prayers. i very happy the tumors are being "still". I will be ur shadow walker on Sept. 25th. What time do u start? That way I'll start walking here at the same time. NM time of course.Glad ur on a med thats working w less SE. that care my dear. Thoughts and hugs Katz
I'll post this time. lol
God Bless Marsha.
Hugs,
Wanda0 -
God bless you Marsha, You
God bless you Marsha, You are a true warrior and a inspiration. All my prayers are with you. Take care Kay0
Discussion Boards
- All Discussion Boards
- 6 CSN Information
- 6 Welcome to CSN
- 121.7K Cancer specific
- 2.8K Anal Cancer
- 446 Bladder Cancer
- 308 Bone Cancers
- 1.6K Brain Cancer
- 28.5K Breast Cancer
- 395 Childhood Cancers
- 27.9K Colorectal Cancer
- 4.6K Esophageal Cancer
- 1.2K Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)
- 13K Head and Neck Cancer
- 6.3K Kidney Cancer
- 670 Leukemia
- 792 Liver Cancer
- 4.1K Lung Cancer
- 5.1K Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
- 236 Multiple Myeloma
- 7.1K Ovarian Cancer
- 59 Pancreatic Cancer
- 486 Peritoneal Cancer
- 5.4K Prostate Cancer
- 1.2K Rare and Other Cancers
- 537 Sarcoma
- 727 Skin Cancer
- 652 Stomach Cancer
- 191 Testicular Cancer
- 1.5K Thyroid Cancer
- 5.8K Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
- 6.3K Lifestyle Discussion Boards