Progress for Linda

lindachris
lindachris Member Posts: 173
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
This has been a toughie treatment regiment like any other (this is our third go-round) for my wife Linda. Cisplatin knocks her low and the followup taxotere makes her queasy and weak. But we go along doing the best we can. Yesterday was a low point emotionally for her as I could not actually stay with her for probably the first time, and life in some other ways has been tough. But learning much about personal dynamics and our long relationship I realized it could actually be good for her. And she got the good news that after two cycles her CA-125 is back down to 11. We still have three rounds to go.

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  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #2
    GOOD NEWS!
    One day at a time, or one MOMENT at a time as I always say. I literally would pray through each of the many rough moments I would have, and truly God saw me through them. I'm so happy to hear that Linda's numbers are low - that's great! Hang in there, and please tell Linda we're still praying and thinking of her and holding the good thoughts!
    (((HUGS)))
    Monika
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #3
    Great news!
    The cisplatin is aweful stuff, I'm so happy for both of you that the CA is back down.
    kathleen❧
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  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
    #5
    great #s
    I'm so glad this treatment is bringing such good results! I know how hard it is to make it through these treatments emotionally and physically. I have a girlfriend who is my "chemo buddy"... actually I should call her a saint. She goes to treatments with me instead of my husband and that helps me remain stronger and also aids with our personal dynamics.
    Stay strong...... Maria
  • lindachris
    lindachris Member Posts: 173
    #6
    mopar said:

    GOOD NEWS!
    One day at a time, or one MOMENT at a time as I always say. I literally would pray through each of the many rough moments I would have, and truly God saw me through them. I'm so happy to hear that Linda's numbers are low - that's great! Hang in there, and please tell Linda we're still praying and thinking of her and holding the good thoughts!
    (((HUGS)))
    Monika

    Praying by the moment
    I thought this was particularly apt, Monika. I know Linda has been. As have I.

    The double good news is that the nurses at our "new" hospital figured out that Linda's nausea following the "lesser" rounds was cured by Prilosec. She really had a better week this week. For that we are grateful.
  • lindachris
    lindachris Member Posts: 173
    #7
    Mwee said:

    great #s
    I'm so glad this treatment is bringing such good results! I know how hard it is to make it through these treatments emotionally and physically. I have a girlfriend who is my "chemo buddy"... actually I should call her a saint. She goes to treatments with me instead of my husband and that helps me remain stronger and also aids with our personal dynamics.
    Stay strong...... Maria

    So great
    That you have a friendl like your chemo buddy.
  • srwruns
    srwruns Member Posts: 343
    #8
    Good news for a rough
    Good news for a rough journey!

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