Monday, November 30, 2009

The battle begins 12/7

Hello all -
It has been quite the whirlwind the last few weeks with doctors appointments and tests. I been behind in getting back to most of you on an individual basis, so forgive me for that.

The good news is the additional tests showed no additional cancer besides for what we already know about, so that is good news. In addition, we now have a plan of attack, and the battle begins on December 7th with Chemotherapy. We have received two separate opinions and both have laid out the same course of action. We feel good about this plan of attack...we are gonna attack this cancer with all guns blazing.

There will be 6 cycles (treatments) of Chemo. Once every three weeks. The first treatment is scheduled for Dec. 7th, the second will be on 12/31 and then for 4 more times after that.

Next step is surgery. The goal is that the chemo will shrink the cancer making surgery easier, hence why we are starting with chemo.

Then 6 weeks of radiation treatment -- 5 days a week.

There will be additional injections for 6 more months (once every three weeks) then a pill for like 5 years.

It's a lengthy plan, but the doctors have no doubt that we will conquer this.

There are a few additional steps that need to happen this week, I will fill you all in on the details a bit later. I wanted to at least post the treatment plan to keep everyone in the loop. More to come later.

Thank you again for your continued support and prayers.

1 comment:

  1. You are amazing, Sis. Bring on 12/7 and a long, happy, HEALTHY future.

    Love you.

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