As the Chemo Drips...

After beating ovarian cancer once, I've been re-diagnosed. Here I'll share my journey of chemotherapy and surgery including the ups and downs, laughter and tears and everything in between.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Not what I wanted to hear..........

The appointment with my oncologist went "ok" today, thou I was hoping for better news.  My tumor has only shrunk 15%..not enough for surgery to be considered at this time.  My CA-125 is 10.2..it has reached a plateau the last few months.  In short, I will keep on the same chemo treatment schedule...2 weeks on..1 week off..indefinite for now with another cat scan in March/April to see if and how much the tumor has shrunk, and if then maybe surgery.  Had to get 2 shots today because my platelets/red blood cells are way down and I'm so tired.  Months more of chemo and going to the center 3 days a week is making my head spin right now. The Dr. is going to try and adjust my chemo so that I'm not getting so sick, but also have a fluid pocket around the tumor which isn't helping.  Seriously depressed right now....................................

posted by Marcia Bolam @ 5:18 PM  

2 Comments:

  • At November 3, 2011 at 1:39 PM , Blogger s/v Windward said...

    Marcia, I'm so sorry that the news is not what you had hoped for. It's great that the tumor HAS shrunk by 15%, but blows that after the cycles of chemo it's still not ready for surgery. March seems like forever! How much does it need to shrink before they will consider operating?

    You have shown amazing spirit, strength and resilience through this whole ordeal. Sending good thoughts your way. Time to tap into some of that stored Mexican sunshine and healing?

    Peace,
    Jeff

     

  • At November 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM , Blogger ByNanasHands said...

    Your a MacLeod....and you know as well as I do that we just get things done....I was happy to hear the tumor is starting to shrink, that in and of itself is great news! I cannot imagine the thought of more chemo but know you will put one foot in front of the other and get through it so you can get to surgery and have things taken care of.

    Strength is such that when we feel we have nothing left God reminds us that we do...and to keep on as He stands with us.

    "CANCER IS SO LIMITED: It cannot cripple love; it cannot corrode faith; it cannot shatter hope; it cannot eat away peace; it cannot destroy confidence; it cannot kill friendship; it cannot shutout memories; it cannot silence courage; it cannot invade the soul; it cannot reduce eternal life; it cannot quench the spirit." ~Author Unknown

    Sending huge hugs....Love you cousin,
    Melana

     

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