Good News

What a nice surprise - the CT scan I had Tuesday showed that the chemo is still working (contrary to what the tumor markers were telling us). The liver mets are still shrinking, and the other areas are stable.

So I get to stay on Navelbine + Herceptin for a while longer. I go in on Monday to start another round. A round is three weeks long - I have an infusion two Mondays in a row and am off the third Monday.

I'll still meet with the other oncologist next Thursday to talk about clinical trials and her take on standard treatments that are still available to me.

I've got several fun days ahead, and knowing I can stay with the status quo will make them even more relaxing!

The Only Thing Constant is Change

Well, it's almost time to switch to a new chemo plan.

I thought I'd write a quick update while in a waiting room because I'm so over Ladies Home Journal.

The labs I had done September 2 showed the tumor marker levels are not headed in the right direction. So Dr. N has concluded that the Navelbine + Herceptin has stopped being effective.

Here's what's coming up:

September 16 CT scan to see what's happening.

September 19 visit with Dr. N to talk about treatment options.

September 25 consultation with the oncologist at my area's major cancer research center (whom I met in March) to hear her ideas on standard treatments and clinical trials.

I'll probably start the new plan the last week of September.

I still feel good physically and am living my normal life. I did hit the pause button a couple of weeks ago on accepting new clients and am giving myself more breathing room in my schedule for taking care of myself (exercise, family, friends).

A lot of the time I'm in good spirits, and I'm leaning on family and friends on the harder days. 

I've got some fun social things going on in the near future, including a weekend with my college BFFs. 

The weather has been glorious for months, and I've loved every minute of it!