Results

I just wanted to let everyone know the latest results. The ultrasound showed that the tumors in my liver are still about the same size and nothing new showed up there. However, my tumor marker numbers increased. I will be getting a PET Scan on Monday, June 11th at 3:00. I will get the results from Dr. Gupta on Tuesday, June 12th at 1:00. Please continue to pray for us during this time of uncertainty.

We apologize for not keeping the blog up-to-date. It has been a busy 8 weeks with school functions, dance/gymnastics, and travel basketball. On Monday, June 4, T will have an ultrasound on her liver to see how the tumor is reacting to the hormone therapy (Aromasin). Hopefully, she will get great news on Tuesday, June 5 at an appointment with Dr. Gupta. Please shoot up an extra prayer for her when you get a chance. There is no doubt that they have been answered up to this point. Thank you all for your continued love and support. Rob

Quick Update

I had an ultrasound on my liver on Monday, April 9th. We met with Dr. Gupta yesterday for the results. The main tumor in the liver is considerably smaller and my tumor markers were down to 57. We are thrilled with the great results! I have been feeling really good and was hoping for good news.

I will get another ultrasound of that same area on June 4th to see if there have been any changes. I will continue my current treatment plan, since it seems to be working. I am also thankful that the new medicine does not have any bad side effects.

Thank you for keeping me and my family in your prayers. We continue to be amazed at the blessings God has bestowed upon us.

Great Results!!!

We just got back from my appointment with Dr. Gupta. The PET Scan showed that all of my tumors have shrunk considerably. We are so excited!!

Dr. Gupta said he wanted to give my body a break from the chemo for awhile. I will start taking a pill daily called Aromasin. It is some type of estrogen blocker. It is a cousin to one of the meds I took previously, but different enough that my body should respond to it. I am also trying a new medicine for my bones (I can't remember the name and didn't write it down). Anyway, it will take the place of the Zometa infusion. It is a shot I will get once a month. It is supposed to be less harmful to my kidneys than the other drug.

I am scheduled for an ultrasound on April 9th. I will see Dr. Gupta on April 10th for the results.

We are so thankful for this good news. Thank you for all of your prayers and support.
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

PET Scan

I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be getting a PET Scan on Monday, February 20th at 2:30. Dr. Gupta wants the full body scan to see if the chemo has been working to shrink my tumors and to see if any new spots show up. I will meet with him on Tuesday, February 21st at 1:30 to get the results. He will determine my next treatment plan at that time.

Update

I have a good friend in Tennessee that lets me know when I need to update my blog. She checks it often and usually assumes that no news is good news. She called me Saturday and I realized that I had not written for awhile.

I meet with Dr. Gupta tomorrow for my normal appointment. I will get my tumor marker results and get my PET Scan scheduled. I am also going to talk to him about my Neupogen shots. They boost my counts, but made me feel really bad this last time. I am going to see what my other options might be.

I have continued the same chemo schedule since October. I go two Fridays in a row and then I am off a Friday. The chemo is starting to wear me down and a few adverse side effects are creeping up. Hopefully, my tumors are shrinking so I can cut back on the treatments. I guess we will find out after the PET Scan.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

Merry Christmas

Over the last month, Teresa has been able to keep a "normal" routine with the chemo treatments. This is due to the fact that the 2 shots after treatments has helped with the low white blood count issues. This past Tuesday, she had an appointment with Dr. Gupta. During the appointment, we asked if he had any plans to check the tumor on her liver. He responded by offering her the opportunity to get an ultrasound on her liver the following day.

Well, Teresa went and had the ultrasound and got immediate feedback from Dr. Pearce (Radiologist). Although the ultrasound and PET are two totally different scans, Dr. Pearce said he could see enough of her tumor in order to gauge that it had shrunk approximately 2 cm. Needless to say, this was the greatest Christmas present that we will get this year!

As a result, she will keep the same regimen for a while and get a PET scan after a couple of more rounds. That means she got treatments today followed by another on December 30th. It will be a busy next week or so with family coming in from Ohio and Florida but Teresa is looking forward to it.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.

Rob