This was week two after chemo number five. The doctor told Nancy to keep taking IV fluids for the three weeks in between treatments. Fortunately she can administer them to herself at home and that is working well. She continues to have chest pain, mainly caused by the bone marrow shot that is designed to keep the white blood cell count up.
She has been feeling ok and able to go to dinner and meet with friends for brief periods, but the risk of catching the flu is very concerning. That said, being confined to home gets old as one can imagine.
On Thursday we met with the surgeon to discuss the progress and next steps. The tumor is down from an estimated 7cm to 2cm; definitely opening the door for the surgeon to proceed with the surgery. The surgery (double mastectomy) is scheduled for March 7th, 2013 which happens to be her birthday.
This coming Friday, 2/1, will be the final chemo, #6 of 6. She is looking forward to getting this phase over with and moving on.
Four weeks after the surgery she will begin six weeks if radiation; five days per week. Reconstruction surgery would be six months after the final radiation.
We continue to receive wonderful support; in particular from Nancy's nursing friend at Christ Hospital and all of our family and friends.
Thanks to all who have kept us in your prayers.
Bob
Monday, January 28, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Week of January 13th
This week was the first full week after treatment number 5 (of 6). After receiving the great news that the tumor was almost gone we were obviously very excited. The adrenalin and excitement lasted through Saturday as Nancy met with friends, had dinner and we went and did a little shopping.
By the time Sunday rolled around the chemo started to take its toll and she was very tired. It has now been thirteen weeks since the first treatment. It takes about ten days for her to recover from the treatment. Her mom and sister continue to take care of her during right after the treatment....what a Blessing.
She has been the ultimate trooper; doing all the doctor has asked and maintained a remarkable attitude. The support she has received from friends and family have lifted her spirits in terms we cannot express.
This time the doctor told her to take IV fluids all three weeks. Normally she gets them for the first week or week and a half. She is now able to do this at home by herself since she has the port. She takes them in basically every other day.
We go next Thursday 1/24 to meet with the surgeon to discuss the next steps.
Thanks again for the prayers, love and support.
God Bless.
Bob
By the time Sunday rolled around the chemo started to take its toll and she was very tired. It has now been thirteen weeks since the first treatment. It takes about ten days for her to recover from the treatment. Her mom and sister continue to take care of her during right after the treatment....what a Blessing.
She has been the ultimate trooper; doing all the doctor has asked and maintained a remarkable attitude. The support she has received from friends and family have lifted her spirits in terms we cannot express.
This time the doctor told her to take IV fluids all three weeks. Normally she gets them for the first week or week and a half. She is now able to do this at home by herself since she has the port. She takes them in basically every other day.
We go next Thursday 1/24 to meet with the surgeon to discuss the next steps.
Thanks again for the prayers, love and support.
God Bless.
Bob
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Week of January 6th 20`3
This week was a tough week for Nancy with a lot of ups and downs. During the Holidays she caught a cold and did not feel well all week. Fatigue plus the cold made her feel miserable.
To make matters worse on Wednesday she had chest pain similar to the one she gets from the shot that stimulates the bone marrow. Only this time it felt worse and and was rare to be in the third week after chemo.
The oncologist told her to go to the ER and so we spent from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am the next morning in the emergency room. The EKG, MRI tests and other scans were normal and the conclusion was the bone marrow shot just lasted longer than normal. So it was a long night but good news.
She started feeling a little better Thursday and was fearful that the doctor may delay chemo #5. However on Friday she was feeling better was given the green light to get the chemo. The best news we received was the tumor is almost completely gone.
Friday night she met with some friends and went to dinner. Saturday we saw our daughter's family with the twins and Sunday to grocery. So, five of six treatments are finished. She has to meet with the surgeon over the next few weeks to discuss the next steps.
We continue receive prayers and best wishes from our friends and family....all is appreciated. Thanks to all.
Bob
To make matters worse on Wednesday she had chest pain similar to the one she gets from the shot that stimulates the bone marrow. Only this time it felt worse and and was rare to be in the third week after chemo.
The oncologist told her to go to the ER and so we spent from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am the next morning in the emergency room. The EKG, MRI tests and other scans were normal and the conclusion was the bone marrow shot just lasted longer than normal. So it was a long night but good news.
She started feeling a little better Thursday and was fearful that the doctor may delay chemo #5. However on Friday she was feeling better was given the green light to get the chemo. The best news we received was the tumor is almost completely gone.
Friday night she met with some friends and went to dinner. Saturday we saw our daughter's family with the twins and Sunday to grocery. So, five of six treatments are finished. She has to meet with the surgeon over the next few weeks to discuss the next steps.
We continue receive prayers and best wishes from our friends and family....all is appreciated. Thanks to all.
Bob
Monday, January 7, 2013
Week of 12/30/2012
This was week two after the fourth chemo treatment. Fatigue continues to be the underlying issue for Nancy. To complicate the fatigue she also had a cold. The doctor gave her some antibiotics for the cold and also for a reaction she had to the last chemo.
Her eyesight has been effected by the chemo and she will wait until the the last chemo to address the issue. For now her glasses don't really work so she is just living with it.
Originally we were going out for a little while on New Years Eve but she was just too tired. Suffice it to say she is tired of being tired.
On Friday we went out for dinner with some friends and she was feeling a little better. Saturday she had no energy and so missed a Bengals' watching party....she obviously didn't miss much.
Next Friday is chemo number 5 of 6 so she is nearing the end of phase one. We are looking forward to that. We still have friends bringing food and sending cards; all of this affection is uplifting for her.
Thanks again for all of the support and prayers from our friends and family.
Bob
Her eyesight has been effected by the chemo and she will wait until the the last chemo to address the issue. For now her glasses don't really work so she is just living with it.
Originally we were going out for a little while on New Years Eve but she was just too tired. Suffice it to say she is tired of being tired.
On Friday we went out for dinner with some friends and she was feeling a little better. Saturday she had no energy and so missed a Bengals' watching party....she obviously didn't miss much.
Next Friday is chemo number 5 of 6 so she is nearing the end of phase one. We are looking forward to that. We still have friends bringing food and sending cards; all of this affection is uplifting for her.
Thanks again for all of the support and prayers from our friends and family.
Bob
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