Keep Praying

We have now been back from Mexico for a month and I have 3 chemo treatments.  I have taken oral chemo for well I am on my 5 week.  Got my cancer marker test back yesterday and it has gone up again.  we are now at 4221.  I know it isnt at 16000 were we were 24 months ago but I would really like it to be at 14!!!!!!  I have been fighting this for 24 months and out ofthe 24 months I have been doing some kind of chemo and radiation.  My body is worn out and I am tired.  It does get harder to stay positive.  I just need more strength.

Very Frustrated but still FIGHTING

We have been back from Mexico for a month!!!  Boy do I miss the sand between my toes!  I got my ca19 9 results back and they have gone up to 4221.  I am waiting for Dr. G to get back on Thursday and maybe we will have to do a different treatment.  I might even need to go back to Mayo.  I know it isn't the 16000 it was 24 months ago when we started this nightmare but I have been doing some kind of chemo for 22 months and my body is tired.  I am tired and I am sure my family is worn out.  I feel like I am trapped in a 90 year old body and i am not even 40!!!!!  Just keep praying for answers and a total healing.  Thank you for all your support and love for all of us.  We will beat this.  New York and Vegas are next.  I will post Mexico pictures soon.  Love to all of you!!!

Have to keep fighting!

Went for chemo yesterday and got test results back from my ct and pet scan.  Good and bad.  The mass on my left side has gone down but the right side got bigger.  I have fluid again on my stomach which make it uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time but there isn't enough to drain!  I have a cyst on my right ovary but I have had them all my life so need for treatment on it.  I have some new lesions on my liver that we will have to watch every week.  It is caused by doing so much chemo and radiation over the past 2 years.  Yes it has almost been two years since I was diagnosed.  They gave me two months to live.  I am grateful that I am still fighting 2 YEARS later.  The Dr's think it is stabilizing which is great.  I will just have to continue doing chemo until it is gone so I am not sure how long this will take.  It is Gods hands.  just please pray that the pain that I am having will go away and I can stop taking pain meds.  Pray for the fluid to go away because getting it drained is real bad.  Waiting for my Mayo Dr to get back with me after her reviews the scans.  Thank you for all your support and prayers.

Time to hit it hard

We had a wonderful time in Cozumel! It was just what the Dr. ordered!! I go in for chemo tomorrow at 7:30 am.  I also start oral chemo but it is going to be worth it this time.  This past week one of my very dear friends lost her fight here on earth with cancer but I got to visit with her two weeks ago and I told her I would keep fighting.  I will fight for all those who lost their fight!  They all go won in heaven!!!  Here is a picture of our trip  I will post more in a few days.  I will be moving back home to Joplin!!!  It is time to be closer to family!

Bad Report

Got my CA19 9 test back today and it went to 3749 which is a bit higher then last time.  The Dr is scheduling a ct and pet scan asap!  I know God is in control.  I am also moving tomorrow so please keep me in your prayers.  I need strength!!!!

Time to relax

I went to the Dr. today and got a shot to bring my white blood count back up!  OUCH  Last week I had chemo on Thursday.  I did get my CA19-9 back and it had gone down about 70 points.  Dr. Raju would of liked it to have gone down more since in the past it always went down by the hundreds.  I just have to be thankful that it went down 70 and not up 70.  It is now effecting my ovaries so I have been having a lot of pain.  Feels like really bad cramps all the time.  My sister came down to see me last Thursday and that was a great surprise then my brother and his family surprised us on Friday so it was a fun weekend.  I don't have to do chemo this week since we are leaving for vacation yes vacation!  I feel we all need to get away and relax and enjoy life a  little.  Looking forward to making lots of memories!!!!!  When we get back I will be hitting chemo hard again for two weeks then we will do another PET scan and CT scan! I am so thankful that I am well enough to go on this trip!  I will post pictures when I get back...  Please pray for safe travels and that my immune system will handle this.  I will be wearing a mask and washing my hands a lot!!! 

Another Week Lord HELP Me

I went for blood work yesterday thinking that I wouldn't have to do a shot but my white blood count was only at a 2.0 and that is way too low so I did the shot.  I go back Thursday for blood work so pray it is higher so I am able to do chemo.  I also see the Dr. Thursday and then chemo.  I have been fighting depression!  I know it goes along with this but it is frustrating.  I feel like I am trapped in a 80 year old body.  On a good note we leave for Cozumel in 10 days.  My toes need to be in the sand. So after this treatment I have another one next week then off we go!  Keep praying that I bounce back fast.  I refuse to feel bad on vacation.  We are waiting for my CA19-9 test to come back so as soon as I get the numbers I will post it!  Hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!!!!