Update on Marker Numbers (from Rob)

We met with Dr. Gupta this afternoon and have received more good news. The CA 27-29 tumor marker came back at 376. This is down from 1624 prior to the start of T.A.C. He also said that all of her tumors have shrunk by approximately 40%. So, this is great news!! We had several other questions for him. First, was how many more treatments with T.A.C.? He told us that she would get 3 more. He really feels that we will continue to see the tumors be reduced. He made it clear that there will be other options once the T.A.C. is over. In addition, he said that he will be able to use T.A.C. again in the future. Furthermore, he said that even without complete elimination of the cancer that drugs could be used to keep the cancer from growing back at a rapid rate. One thing is for sure, we will rest a little better with this news. Teresa said that she just felt that she could breathe better as we walked out of the cancer center. I am sure it felt like the world had been lifted off her shoulders. It is hard not to get too excited because we know things can change at the blink of an eye. However, we know that all the prayers are being answered. Please keep praying for things to go in a positive direction and that the next 3 treatments will be as effective as the first 3. There is no doubt that our prayers are being answered and thank you all again for your prayers, thoughtfulness, etc. We are thankful that each of you are a part of our lives!

Marker Test

Please be praying for Teresa as she waits for her marker test results to come back. They are anticipating the numbers will go down since the tumor(s) have shrunk. Please pray for this to be the case. She thinks she will get the results on Wednesday when she meets with Dr. Gupta.

Some details on Teresa's good news

Dr. Gupta left a message for Teresa last night with some details on her tumors. The smaller tumors are still there and the larger tumor had shrunk significantly from 14.8 cm to 8.5 cm. Great news! Keep praying for them to shrink to nothing!

GOOD NEWS!!!!! (from Rob)

Finally, we have received good news. Teresa talked to Dr. Gupta and her CAT scan looked good. The chemo is getting rid of her cancer. The report stated, "definite decrease in size of metastatic regions." So, you could not ask for a happier group of people than the Ramey household. We know that we still have a huge battle to fight, but for right now we are going to enjoy the good news. Thank you all for your prayers! It is obvious that they are working. Please continue to keep Teresa in your thoughts and prayers. She will get the blood test on Monday that shows the CA 27-29 marker. Hopefully, it will show the same thing that the CAT scan showed. She will meet with Dr. Gupta on Wednesday, May 20 @ 3:40 p.m. to see how many more treatments, etc. I wlll let everyone know as soon as we find out.

Thanks again for all of your prayers!! Also, please keep Whoo Hoo (Grandma Betty) in your prayers. The doctors are trying to get her high heart rate under control.

CAT scan Tomorrow

Monday morning, T. is scheduled to have a CAT scan to see how the chemo is doing in treating the cancer. Remember to pray for her around 10...that the cancer is GONE!

Also, pray for Rob's Grandma Betty (Woo Hoo) as she is having some issues with her heart and is in the hospital now. Pray for peace and comfort as the family deals with her not feeling well and pray that she gets better soon.

Keep praying!

Pray for Rest-Update from Rob

Just wanted to let everyone know how Teresa is doing. The treatment went fine and she did not get tired on Monday until it was time to put the girls to bed. So, it was nice that she spent the evening doing the normal routine. She slept pretty good on Tuesday night. However, since she had dry heaves with the last treatment the nurse told her to take a different anti-nausea medicine. As a result, the new medicine has not allowed her to rest as comfortably as she needs to. She was up a lot more yesterday afternoon and did not sleep well last night. The good thing is that she is not getting sick but she needs the rest and is not getting it.

Please pray that her body adjusts to the new medicine and that she gets the needed rest. Without rest, she will not be able to do what she wants to do in terms of keeping up with the girls the next few weeks. Also, please pray that the chemo is doing its job. She will have a CAT Scan on Monday to see how the cancer is reacting to the chemo. We are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best.

Thank you all for prayers and concerns! I have said it before but we are blessed to have such wonderful friends and family members.

Good Weekend, Gearing up for Chemo tomorrow

Teresa had a good weekend as she traveled to Columbus, IN to watch Rachel play in the AAU State Tournament. They also celebrated Kendal's 4th birthday. She is tired this morning but enjoyed her weekend so it was worth it.

She is slated to have round #3 of this chemo tomorrow at 2pm. Remember her in prayer as she prepares for chemo, as she has the chemo and then for the rest of the week as she feels the effects of the anti-nausea meds. Pray that this chemo is working to kill the cancer. Pray for the family as they go about their activities yet continue to care for T.

Other than losing her hair, Teresa's physical condition has not visibly deteriorated. Most times you would not even know that she is in this battle because she seems so well. I thank God for those good days and pray that they continue for a long time.