I saw my oncologist today and the good is that she is very confident that the drugs i am currently taking are the best for me. She has no clue if my body will reject them yet, but should know in 2-3 months. The bad is my MRI of my brain is different than my scan from 2003. She doesn't know what that means yet, but i see my neuro surgeon tomorrow and mostly likely have a PET scan of my brain over the break to find out what is going on there. The ugly is that if the meds don't work, she gives me 3 to 12 months to live. She said i would most likely die from liver failure due to the size and agressiveness of my tumor. I was laughing with her because I really don't feel sick. I am planning on running 6 miles on Saturday and can keep up with most of my life.
She is not totally excited that i am going to check out the alternative center since she is research based. She gave us lots of questions to ask when we go up there in January, but i think Travis and I need to know that we have done everything possible that we can. She will still see me as a patient even if i choose the other path and suggested i get other opinions which we were planning on anyways. Not sure if i will have any new news tomorrow, but thanks for listening, for all the great laughs, and all your prayers.
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i think exploring every option is a great idea. western med people are never big on eastern med stuff, anyway. i say do whatever feels right.
even though we don't "officially" know each other, i think about you and your family every day. i'm praying for you all. keep on runnin'!
Just want to let you know I'm "listening" via the blog, cursing cancer, and hoping for the meds to do their very best for you.
[Pause while I kick the sofa and yell nasty things at cancer.]
NOW I can focus on wishing for the very best.
I am sooooo glad you guys are checking out the place. Research/schmeaserch...sometimes throwing in a ton of hope and a touch of miracles does wonders too. Laura, thank you a million times for the updates. What a tough walk, thank you for letting us walk along side you.
Big hugs.
I too think of you everyday and then some. Those meds better be doing their work. In the meantime, it's great to explore all your options. My Dad's best friend, whose Dr.'s couldn't do anything else for him (he had melanoma) and sounded as if there was no hope about 2 years ago, was just given a clean bill of health IT WAS ALL EXPERIMENTAL!!!
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Hey Laura and family,
We are praying for you...down on our knees praying that you will beat this thing. You are a beautiful mom and friend to us. We are lucky to know you. Have a better day and please know that we are with you in this.
P.S. Cancer still BLOWS!!
This is crazy--
Could you get a liver transplant and would that even help?
You are so smart to get other opinions. I wish I could help? Can I do any research for you? I have two weeks off. Seriouisly how can I help?
I will come out there just say the word girlfriend. Even if it is just to run with you I ran two half Marathons. I still probably won't be able to keep with you but I can try..,...
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Ditto on checking out other options and getting plenty of opinions.
Come on meds WORK and if they don't...............miracles happen every day!!
You are so strong and positive.
We are here for you if you need anything at all. Have a great run Saturday.
Thoughts and prayers with you everyday..........kk
I believe I have my answer regarding a transplant.
I know a couple people who have cancer that have went to the Mayo Clinic, there is one in Arizona and Florida.
You were never one to listen to just one person anyway Sunshine nor are you one to sit still for very long.
Keep up the great attitude. Please don't hesitate to ask for any kind of help.
Hugs & Kisses from Memphis - Love Trishie
Hi Laura,
Just got back on to reading your blog. Chalk that up to another unproductive day at work!
Thinking of you and your family thru these times.
As Joe Dirt would say "Keep on, keepin on".
Take care friend!
We love you Laura. I just have a positive feeling about your meds and know they must be working. With your great attitude I just know you will beat this. I'm so glad about Chicago. Have you all thought about Shands? We are here for you. Give Travis and the kids a big hug and an especially huge one for you.
Love, Aunt Jo
I'm so angry and frustrated you have to go through this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Did you look into Moffitt Cancer Center here in Tampa? They have some breast cancer clinical trials going on...all sorts of criteria you'd be intersted in. Visit here if you have 10 mins. to look through them:
http://www.moffitt.org/site.aspx?spid=34D3E1F3F3664DCC81542C344CC88733&type=ClinicalTrials
Our love to Travis, Sam and Gavin.
"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"... hmmmm... I think I feel a movie coming on.
As for the ugly part, though, that is totally unacceptable and simply not an option. Just keep on doin' what you're doin'! I have a good feeling about the meds.
We love you.
Robert
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