Archive for the ‘Roswell Cancer Institute’ Category

posted by on As I Live & Breathe, Healing, Lung Cancer, Roswell Cancer Institute

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 [...]

posted by on Chemo Side-Effects, Chemotherapy, Clinical Trial, Life's Blessings, Lung Cancer, My Lungs, Roswell Cancer Institute

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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 [...]

posted by on Clinical Trial, Faith and Cancer, Inspiration, My Lungs, Roswell Cancer Institute, Roswell Park

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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.

posted by on Buffalo Bills, Chris Draft, Inspiration, Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer Awareness, Roswell Cancer Institute, Roswell Park

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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 [...]

posted by on Gamma Knife, Inspiration, Roswell Cancer Institute

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After being diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer in January 2012, I made an appointment to meet with the doctors at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.  My doctors recommended that I have something called a Gamma Knife procedure on my brain. Turns out, Gamma Knife is where they screw a Frankenstein-style device into your head and [...]

posted by on Brain Cancer, Cancer Diagnosis, CCS Oncology, Lung Cancer, Roswell Cancer Institute, Roswell Park

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Got home from chemo at Roswell. It appears that there is a nodule in the pleura in my right lung that has grown from 5 mm to 9 mm. The chemo I have been on is still working to beat and/or maintain cancer throughout, however, this growth is being a troublemaker. LOL

posted by on Inspiration, Life's Blessings, Roswell Cancer Institute

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I was so blessed to be part of the Opening Ceremonies at the Ride for Roswell last night. I was blessed to meet some really great doctors and other people affected by cancer. I’m definitely gonna kick cancer’s dupa. Woo Hoo.