Hello Everyone! I know it has been a while, but I just had my CT scan and here is what is happening. Apparently, my largest nodule has grown 50% in a little less than a year, 27% in a quick 12 weeks. Yup, I am a little bummed out, but at least there are other options out there for treatment. Unfortunately, the University of Michigan has used up all of their resources for treatment options (as of now) and I will be transferred to the National Cancer Institute in Maryland. There is a study drug available there called Cediranib. This is the first drug ever that has been made specifically to treat my kind of cancer. My doc said that he has send 3 other people there and their tumors are actually shrinking. This is a pill that I will take every day at home. I will be going to Maryland every 2 weeks then every 4 then every 6 weeks and I will be going to U of M between those treatments. This seems like a lot but it could work. The side effects of this medication are fatigue, hypertension and dirreah.
I am trying really hard not to be discouraged, but it is hard because I thought what I was on was working. Well, keep praying. I know it is all going to work out however God has planned. I will keep you posted but for now I will have 4 weeks without any meds so I think I am going to enjoy the beginning of summer with Kevin and the boys.
Thanks for all of your prayers, love and support!
Heather you know tbat you are always in Doni and my thoughts and prayers. Enjoy the begining of summer!! <3
ReplyDeleteHEATHER,
ReplyDeleteSO SORRY TO HEAR BUT I THINK OF YOU REGULARLY... YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG WOMAN AND YOU ARE THOUGHT OF..
ANGIE
Heather,
ReplyDeleteThat sucks!! Just gotta say it. I am very glad there is research being done and there is a new med for you to try. That is so exciting!! Maryland is quite the drive. Are you driving or flying? It will be summer and boys will be out of school, so are you taking family road trips every couple of weeks? You can visit a new point of interest every trip. Take pictures, all the happy fun stuff. lol.. Love you and miss talking with you.. Stay strong, you are an awesome woman, daughter, mother and friend!
Casey
It is good to see you keeping a strong attitude. An option to explore is another gift from above. We keep you in our prayers. Love, Aunt Gail
ReplyDeleteHeather I am really proud of you.What a trooper you are :) I love that you keep looking up even when everything going on is enough to bring you down.I liked what you said about the cookie crumbling and looking for the chocolate chips:) I for one thing am a big fan of chocolate.haha
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers Vicki Holdeman