Doug and I had hoped for stability, but there has
been slightly more growth in the cancer in the lungs. It is not a lot
more or a lot larger than the last scan. Although Dr. Bonomi offered us a
few other alternative treatments, none of them were guaranteed to have
better results but would be far more uncomfortable for me with the side effects
and frequency of the treatments. I have opted to stay the course with my
current treatment regime. Even if the cancer continues to progress, it
will be slow and most of it seems to be around the periphery of the lungs so it
is unlikely that I will notice it or that it will affect me in any tangible
way. There are some really promising treatments with a 3rd
generation version of Tarceva that is supposed to come out this summer.
We are hoping that will be a treatment that will really push back the
cancer. In the meantime, this one is good enough and I can enjoy a good
quality of life, which is the most important thing to me. Even Dr. Bonomi supports this decision and thinks it is best to stay the course and wait it out until these more promising options become available.
I've resigned myself to the fact that this cancer will be with me for a long time and that there will always be ups and downs and so I am not letting this bother me. I'm feeling good right now and that's what matters the most. Doug and I just had a fabulous celebration with friends and family for our 50th birthdays. We are 6 days apart in age and the celebration lasted over a week and a half. And I felt good for every minute of it!
Thank you as always for your continued support.
All the best,
DonnaLee
1 comment:
DonnaLee,
The way you have weighed the options and prioritized what really matters is so courageous. That you don't let this news have a grip on you truly shows what you're made of. Cancer should be afraid of you! Love you and learned from your example yet again.
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