Reoccuring Cancer-January 24, 2012

Lisa is currently at St. John's in Springfield, ready to begin chemo treatment.  She has cancer in her Peritoneum (lining of the inner wall of abdomen, which covers the uterus, bladder, and rectum).  When she was first diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer back in 2010, the cancer has metastasized to her Peritoneum, thus the diagnosis as "reoccuring". Her doctor at Mayo, along with her local doctor, agreed that she needed to do the same chemo regimen as before.  After this first treatment (she will be in hospital 4 days), they will see how she handles the treatment, and then decide the best plan as far as continuing the same dosage w/ stay in hospital or doing an office treatment or home treatment with a chemo pump.
There is no mass in Pancrease or anywhere else, and the cancer seems to be contained in the peritoneum.--so that is a positive thing!  Surgery is not an option at this point. 
Please continue to pray for Lisa.  Pray that God gives her the strength and courage to tackle this again. 

Change of Plans

Ok so I guess I have cancer in my stomach.  I will know more tomorrow when I check into the hospital to start chemo.  I am not sure what kind of treatment yet I think it is the same as last time.  If it doesn't make me too sick I get to bring it home and do it with a p0ump!  I know sounds like fun!!! I will know more tomorrow!  My Dr at Mayo is the one who ordered this so I guess we don't have to make that trip and we can start the treatment now.  I know I should be grateful just kinda tired of fighting.  Keep praying here we go!

MAYO

Test came back and showed fluid building up on my stomach again.  We sent all the scans and test results to my Dr at Mayo but he wont be in the office until Monday so we are waiting.  As you know if you are working with anything medical there is always a waiting game!!  We have a appointment Thursday for testing and to see the Dr Friday.  We need answers so we can stop what ever is going on.  My CA19 9 levels haven't been this high since I started the 4th chemo treatment at the beginning.  Yes it has been a little stressful but my dad says "you can either have Fear or Faith but you can't have both.  I HAVE FAITH!!  I know God has a plan for me and I know I have to keep fighting for my girls and my family it just gets really hard some days.  Keep praying not only for me but for the Dr's and the direction we are going to go to kick the cancers butt!!!!  Thank you everyone for all your support and prayers.  Love you <3

Here we go again!!

Had my CA19-9 test done and yes it has gone up to 1265.  It hasn't been that high since I was in the hospital doing chemo.  I go for a CT scan on Monday and My Dr at Mayo is reading my test.  I made a appointment to go see him on the 27th so if he feels like I need to make that visit we will be on our way.  I just need to get this under control and get it gone.  It has been a stressful time but I have beat this 2 other times I can do it again.  Thank you for all your prayers.  I will keep you posted.  I should have results Tuesday.
Lisa