Nancy has been cleared by the wound specialist to begin her radiation treatments. So today she will start a series of treatments that will be roughly six weeks in duration; five days per week.
The new radiation center in West Chester has a more modern machine that pinpoints the radiation and does it much more efficiently and in less time.
Needless to say she is anxious to get these treatments started and thus get this phase of treatments over with.
During her visit to the oncologist last week they did a blood test called CA27-29 cancer marker. Her score was favorable indicating no real concerns, so this is great news!
It was one year ago on October 10th, 2012 that Nancy received confirmation of the cancer. She has battled this like a true champion through all of the ups and downs and unexpected setbacks.
Once again we thank all those who have been praying for Nancy as we know the Good Lord is listening and helping her through this very difficult period.
Bob
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Ocotber 7th 2013
Great news; after roughly five months and 75 Hyberbaric Oxygen treatments Nancy's wound specialist declared her wounds are healed and she no longer has to go to Christ Hospital for the treatments.
She has one more visit to the wound clinic to see if they will release her to the radiologist where she will be prepared for her treatments.
If approved she will have go for a simulation where they mark her body for the areas to be radiated. She will go to West Chester for this treatment because they have a more sophisticated machine than Christ Hospital to radiate the number of areas they need to treat.
Overall she is elated to be finished with the Hyperbaric treatments; however she continues to be fatigued. It has now been one year since discovering she had breast cancer and the fight has taken its toll. She wonders if the current medication she is on is contributing to the fatigue. Basically she is tired of being tired all of the time.
The goal is to have all treatments finished by Christmas and move on from there. We have a lot to look foward to with our new grand daughter and especially with our youngest daughter who just got engaged; the wedding is in October 2014. Lots of panning to do!
Thanks again to all who have been there for us in our time of need. Please keep the prayers coming.
Bob
She has one more visit to the wound clinic to see if they will release her to the radiologist where she will be prepared for her treatments.
If approved she will have go for a simulation where they mark her body for the areas to be radiated. She will go to West Chester for this treatment because they have a more sophisticated machine than Christ Hospital to radiate the number of areas they need to treat.
Overall she is elated to be finished with the Hyperbaric treatments; however she continues to be fatigued. It has now been one year since discovering she had breast cancer and the fight has taken its toll. She wonders if the current medication she is on is contributing to the fatigue. Basically she is tired of being tired all of the time.
The goal is to have all treatments finished by Christmas and move on from there. We have a lot to look foward to with our new grand daughter and especially with our youngest daughter who just got engaged; the wedding is in October 2014. Lots of panning to do!
Thanks again to all who have been there for us in our time of need. Please keep the prayers coming.
Bob
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