As you know I was not able to have any scans while I was pregnant so on Monday I went in and had a CT scan of my chest to see how things looked. I met with my oncologist today and I have five tumors in my chest. Four are very small and he's not really concerned about them. The fifth is large (6 inches) and is in my lower right lung.
The plan is for me to enroll in a clinical trial for sarcomas where I will try out the drug they have and see if it works to shrink the tumors and stop the growth. There are two trials that are options for me right now. The one we are going to start with I have to get a biopsy to determine if I have a non-mutant gene form of the cancer. If I have the non-mutant gene then I am a candidate, if not I will go with the other trial. I don't know much about the trial yet other than it is in the early stages and though there is less toxicity with this drug there is also not a whole lot known. I should hear from the cancer center early next week and make an appointment to meet with the trial coordinator and schedule a biopsy.
I am really positive about everything and won't have to lose my hair again with either drug choice:)
19 comments:
You know I am here for you whenever you need me. While this news absolutely breaks my heart I know how strong you are and that you will beat this again!
I'm so sorry to hear this. It sounds like your doctors are getting a good plan in order. Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.
Ugh. I can't believe this...sending lots of prayers your way.
I will pray for you
YOU are amazing. I have silently (well almost silently) followed you... and then deleted you BY ACCIDENT.. and then emailed someone about your website.. and then HUNTED you down, by going through all kinds of other peoples blogs .. and then found you again.
I have read your story since long before you were pregnant.. and always have thought that you have been an amazing & tough young lady.. and now three children later .. you are even more of a tough young lady....
OH. ... and your husband fellow smiles nicely for the camera as well.
Positive thoughts coming your way ....
I am so so sorry to hear this. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Your triplets have such a strong mom that they can learn so much from and you are going to beat this again! all my love.
I am so sorry you are dealing with this. All my best for you and the babies. (((hugs)))
I'm so sorry to hear this, hon. I'm glad the clinical trials are an option for you - I hope they kick cancer's butt and get rid of it all for you! Good luck, and keep fighting for yourself, and your beautiful family!
You're in my prayers.
I am so very sorry to hear this news. I am thinking of you and know that you are strong and I you'll beat this!
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I am so very sorry.
You are doing great. you had a beautiful pregnancy.
3 babies safely home now.
I am holding you in the light.
Thinking of you!
Sending many many many good thoughts.
I am so very sorry. I am praying for you.
Oh no. I read the post over the weekend and couldn't reply properly sooner. I am so sorry to hear this, I know you knew it would come back eventually, I just hoped it wouldn't have been right now. I love to hear you so positive about the trials, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Fran
I am so sorry to hear that its back. I am happy to hear that you are eligible for trials.
Sending you prayers and hugs and love.
For some reason I've read this post three or four times with a lot of hope. Each time, I was like, okay, no big deal, this is going to be fine. You are going to be fine. Stay positive, focus on your little ones. Lots of hugs.
p.s. finally joined a pool. It's awesome. Thanks for posting about your experience floating :)
Sending you a big hug and prayers.
here from LFCA. I am so sorry to hear that it is back, and am sending you healing thoughts.
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