Archive for the ‘My Lungs’ Category
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, [...]
I recently had a CT scan of my chest and abdomen, which showed that there has been a slight growth of cancer. There is a new spot in my liver, approximately 1.5 cm. Doc said its difficult to tell if there has been any growth in my lungs because there are so many spots in [...]
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 [...]
Recently I had a PET scan that came back showing an increase in the cancer in my lungs. Not what I was hoping for. So, now what? It looks like it’s clinical trial time. What clinical trial you ask? I’m not sure yet, but the doctor has recommended a new trial.
Yes I’m a martial artist. I’ve been taking Tae Kwon Do at Master Khechen’s Martial Arts & Fitness Academy for a couple of years now. Both my daughters are junior black belts. My Kayla has continued on and hopes to be an instructor. A little about how this journey started. At first, I would just [...]
