Thank you all for prayers on the decision facing mom...she has opted to forego the clinical trial (chemo prior to surgery) and she has decided to have the tumor and some lymphnodes removed. She will meet with her surgeon this Tuesday for a pre-op visit. After that a surgery date will be set.
We will post again when we get on the surgery schedule and know more about the course of treatment that will follow surgery.
Mom wanted me to tell you....
"how very blessed I am with all the outpouring of love, prayers and support. And thank them, that I am overflowing with sincere offers to help, and with cards, flowers, books,and CD's. God has surely given me the best group of friends and family that anyone could ask for. Each of them bring me such a sense of being surrounded by love. Share this verse with them. " A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity" Proverbs 17:17"
I will post again next week after the appointment with the surgeon.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Feb. 23 update
Sorry it has taken me so long to update you all.
Mom is doing great. She had a bone scan and an echo-cardiogram late last week. We are still waiting for the results of those...along with one other test. She will be meeting with her oncologist Friday (Feb 25) to get these results and to discuss her decision on treatment going forward.
She wanted me to thank you ALL for your continued prayer and support! She feels you uplifting her every day.
I will get back to you early next week with more.
In the meanwhile...
"Thus far has the Lord helped us." 1 Samuel 7:12
Mom is doing great. She had a bone scan and an echo-cardiogram late last week. We are still waiting for the results of those...along with one other test. She will be meeting with her oncologist Friday (Feb 25) to get these results and to discuss her decision on treatment going forward.
She wanted me to thank you ALL for your continued prayer and support! She feels you uplifting her every day.
I will get back to you early next week with more.
In the meanwhile...
"Thus far has the Lord helped us." 1 Samuel 7:12
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Met with Oncologist today
Well we finally met with mom's oncologist this afternoon. It was an appointment that we were all anxious to have! He was able to give us positive news, that the PET scan showed no additional signs of cancer. We are still waiting for a bit more information on the biology of the tumor to determine if mom is a candidate for the clinical trial. But he seems optimistic that she will have the trial as an option. So he spent a great deal of time with us explaining the standard course of treatment for her vs. the clinical trial.
He seemed very confident that taking the tumor out now (opposed to after chemo) made very little difference in her overall results. He gave us some peace of mind that there wasn't a huge rush to get treatment going "tomorrow", that this type of cancer takes time to grow and spread. So mom has time to make her decision.
I know that I felt better leaving the appointment. I have many of my questions answered and I feel like I have a much better understanding of this clinical trial and the benefits it will have for mom. It seemed like mom and dad both did too.
Now they have to spend some time talking and praying about what is the BEST thing for mom. So please continue to lift them up in prayer, specifically asking God to guide them clearly to the path of treatment that is the best medicine for my mom.
Thank you all for loving my mom Kathy so much!
He seemed very confident that taking the tumor out now (opposed to after chemo) made very little difference in her overall results. He gave us some peace of mind that there wasn't a huge rush to get treatment going "tomorrow", that this type of cancer takes time to grow and spread. So mom has time to make her decision.
I know that I felt better leaving the appointment. I have many of my questions answered and I feel like I have a much better understanding of this clinical trial and the benefits it will have for mom. It seemed like mom and dad both did too.
Now they have to spend some time talking and praying about what is the BEST thing for mom. So please continue to lift them up in prayer, specifically asking God to guide them clearly to the path of treatment that is the best medicine for my mom.
Thank you all for loving my mom Kathy so much!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tuesday Feb 15
The CT/Pet scan went as planned. But results won't be in for a week or so.
We see the oncologist tomorrow, and we are very anxious to hear what he has to say. He should have the results of the MRI and biopsies from last week. We expect that he will give mom a recommendation on different courses of treatments that she can take. This should get the "ball rolling", so to speak. And hopefully after this appointment she will be able to make a decision on what course of treatment she and Dad feel is the best. Then most likely she can begin treatments next week. Pray for that!
We see the oncologist tomorrow, and we are very anxious to hear what he has to say. He should have the results of the MRI and biopsies from last week. We expect that he will give mom a recommendation on different courses of treatments that she can take. This should get the "ball rolling", so to speak. And hopefully after this appointment she will be able to make a decision on what course of treatment she and Dad feel is the best. Then most likely she can begin treatments next week. Pray for that!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day-- CT/PET Scan day
Mom will be having her scans today around noon. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers so that she will have some comfort today.
Yesterday the pastoral staff and elders of her church had a wonderful healing prayer time for her. The pastor reminded us that tells us to reach out to our church elders for prayer in healing. This was a special time and I know God was with us. Mom read two verses...please keep them in your hearts throughout her journey.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear, your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
Psalm 41:1-3
Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the Lord delivers him in times of trouble. The Lord will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of this foes. The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness.
Yesterday the pastoral staff and elders of her church had a wonderful healing prayer time for her. The pastor reminded us that tells us to reach out to our church elders for prayer in healing. This was a special time and I know God was with us. Mom read two verses...please keep them in your hearts throughout her journey.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear, your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
Psalm 41:1-3
Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the Lord delivers him in times of trouble. The Lord will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of this foes. The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Kathy's initial diagnosis
In hopes of keeping our family and friends up to date on this new journey my mom is on, I decided to help out by publishing this blog for her. As you may know, my mom was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer on February 3, 2011 after finding a small lump in her right breast. She is under the care of some wonderful doctors at UCSD's Moores Cancer Center now.
This past week she has had numerous tests to determine if she may be a candidate for a new clinical trial (called I-Spy2) that may help in the treatment of this type of breast cancer. She had an MRI and another biopsy (of both the tumor and the lymphnodes) yesterday and she is feeling fine. Just a bit sore.
Monday she will have a CT/PET scan and she will also have a bone scan so they can check to see if they cancer has spread to any other parts of her body.
We are anxious to meet with her oncologist on Wednesday (Feb16) when most of these test results will be complete. He will be able to answer many of our questions and be able to give us his opinion on course of treatment for mom.
This past week mom's bible study group had a lovely prayer/healing session for mom. And her church pastoral and elder staff will also be praying over her tomorrow (Sunday) after her church service. There has been a huge prayer support, which is greatly appreciated. Please continue praying for healing and for a clear decision in her treatment options.
I will continue to post updates and I know my mom will also want to post when she has time also. But please use this blog as your way to stay updated on her progress. If you have any additional questions about mom, please don't hesitate to email me at amandaselby@roadrunner.com.
Thank you for your love, prayers and support!
Mandy
This past week she has had numerous tests to determine if she may be a candidate for a new clinical trial (called I-Spy2) that may help in the treatment of this type of breast cancer. She had an MRI and another biopsy (of both the tumor and the lymphnodes) yesterday and she is feeling fine. Just a bit sore.
Monday she will have a CT/PET scan and she will also have a bone scan so they can check to see if they cancer has spread to any other parts of her body.
We are anxious to meet with her oncologist on Wednesday (Feb16) when most of these test results will be complete. He will be able to answer many of our questions and be able to give us his opinion on course of treatment for mom.
This past week mom's bible study group had a lovely prayer/healing session for mom. And her church pastoral and elder staff will also be praying over her tomorrow (Sunday) after her church service. There has been a huge prayer support, which is greatly appreciated. Please continue praying for healing and for a clear decision in her treatment options.
I will continue to post updates and I know my mom will also want to post when she has time also. But please use this blog as your way to stay updated on her progress. If you have any additional questions about mom, please don't hesitate to email me at amandaselby@roadrunner.com.
Thank you for your love, prayers and support!
Mandy
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