Please Keep Praying For Me

I took Lisa to Springfield last Thursday for new chemo treatment. She had been very sick for a couple of days after having her stomach tapped on the previous Monday. They took off little more than 2 liters of fluid. When we arrived at clinic, had to get a wheelchair to get her in because she was so weak. They called doctor in to look at her, and she immediately admitted us to the Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Very hard for her to be back there, as it had been 18 months since we were there. They started fluids and tried to manage her pain, so lots of meds. She was some better Friday morning, so they ordered chemo treatment with a new drug that had been added by her Mayo doctor. We finally left the hospital Friday late afternoon and brought her back home. She was still pretty sick Saturday, and then Sunday night, really hit a low. Sunday was a very hard day for her. She ran fever of 101 and went a couple of days without sleep, no matter how many drugs she took. She hasn't eaten much for a week or so. I tried to care for her all day Sunday, and finally called my friend who is a nurse, and she came over and helped me care for her. She said she wanted her dad to make posters again with the healing scriptures on them, so he made a late run to get the posters and made them for her. She is to have the chemo each week, and I am waiting on a call at the present from her doctor to see if they think she should go ahead and take the shot for the white blood cells or not. Doctor told us to do two shots this time before chemo Thursday, but I am not sure her body can do it. I just ask all of you that have been such faithful prayer warriors to please continue to hold her up in prayer. Also please pray for wisdom for the doctor to know how to treat her. She has fluid again and they wanted to drain it again when we were in the hospital, but she couldn't do it. She has a new 3.8 cm tumor on lining of tummy and CA-19 was back up to 4221.

Prayer Warriors

Ok so all my Prayer Warriors I need it now!!!!!  Heading to Mayo with my dad and Steve on Wed. night.  I do bloodwork on Thursday and see the Dr on Friday!  I have a lot of fluid back on my stomach that needs to be drained.  It hurts so bad.  I can only have it drained if they put me to sleep so keep your fingers crossed.  It hurts when they drain it.  It is like sticking a straw in your stomach while you are awake and you cant move or else!!!  I know the cancer count is going up so we need the Dr to figure out a  new treatment so we can kick this cancers ass again!!!  I just want to be healthy and enjoy everyday I have with my family.  This being in so much pain is for the birds.  We were going to fly to Mayo since I am hurting but it is too expensive so we are driving.  Pray for safe travels!!  My mother will be at home with my girls since they start school on Wed. so if you want to know anything you can call her.  Thank you again for all your prayers and support.  Love each and everyone of you.
Lisa

Mayo Bound

I know I have not updated my blog in a while but I was waiting until I spoke to Dr. G at Mayo.  My CA19 9 cancer marker continues to go up so the Dr.'s feel like it is time to change chemo.  I am heading to Mayo on the 16th and have a appointment on the 17th.  Dr. G is just running a few test on me so he can figure out what is going on.  We communicate over the phone and email all the time but it is time for him to see me in person.  I feel real good about it.  I just want to stop the cancer before it gets out of hand.  On a lighter note our house is coming along and we should be in it real soon.  Painting is starting tonight!!!  The girls start school at Joplin on the 15th.  It is so great to be back in Joplin and to be a EAGLE again!!  I am looking forward to Dominique's senior year and Emma's fist year of middle school.  Thank you again for all the prayers!! 

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!