Archive for the ‘Lung Cancer’ Category
It is with a much sadness that I let you know that Patty passed away December 27, 2013. The Chemo Diaries was started by Patty Kuzara, and it was her way to get through the fight, while hoping to help others fighting this HORRIBLE disease. My family wishes to thank everyone who followed Patty’s journey [...]
From the beginning of this cancer journey its been Prayers for Patty, Kickin’ Cancer’s Dupa. Well, a couple months ago I started experiencing pain on my dupa. It was pretty sore any time I would sit on it. I thought perhaps I was developing a bed sore, but it didn’t make any sense. I had [...]
Since I started my new chemo last week, I haven’t been feeling well. I had a lot of pain in my back, ribs, and stomach. I have also been struggling with my breathing. Just picking up a sock off the ground was a challenge. Yesterday, I went to Roswell Park for my second chemo treatment, [...]
As you know, I recently started taking a new drug called Tarceva. After being on a clinical trial that didn’t go well, the doctor said I needed to wait a couple weeks before I was able to start a new chemo. My husband and I were talking and although I was told I am not [...]
UPDATE: Decided to try the Tarceva before the new chemo. Will update you on how it works. __________ Went to Roswell yesterday to get a CT scan. It came back showing the clinical trial drug TL, along with the Gemzar (another chemo) is not working. With that, and the fact that my side effects now [...]
Just had chemo on Friday, which was chemo number 4 in the clinical trial. I have been having low levels of while blood cells and this time, they determined that I have neutropenia. Neutropenia is an abnormally low level of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). As it was explained to me, it’s the [...]
One year ago today my world was rocked, when I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer. We could hardly believe it when the doctor told us the news. Are you kidding me? How did I get lung cancer? I’m only 42, I don’t smoke and I don’t even drink. Maybe I should start! Okay, [...]
So tonight Patty and Austin went to the Buffalo Bills game as guests of former Buffalo Bill Chris Draft and Roswell Cancer Institute. Patty is the face of lung cancer survivors. Here are some pics of the website coverage Patty received today. I know they will have some amazing pics from the event that will [...]
