Successful surgery! All visible cancer was removed, including bonus uterus! It was adhered to the previous anastomosis (area of bowel resection)which had cancer on it. Post op day #1 and I am up and walking! q Look! No hands! lol My pain is well controlled with an epidural. However, I’m having an allergic reaction to…
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It’s Time!
Andy and I arrived in New Haven (Yale) this past weekend! My Mom arrived on Monday. We have been working remotely thru today. We both really have a hard time slowing down! New Haven has fed us well! Who knew this was an eating trip!?! I had scheduled blood work and a visit with the…
Surgery approved!!!
Surgery approved!!! Thank you UHC for approving me! With extensive help from Meg B at United, Dr Turaga and staff, and Dr Brandt and staff, I am approved!! One more hurdle crossed! Thank you to everyone praying and rooting me on!! Now to gear up for the big day and long recovery!!
The Good, the Good, and Reality
What a whirlwind!!! I called for an appointment at Yale with Dr. Kiran Turaga, a surgical specialist, who is an expert in peritoneal cancers. The out of state visit was covered! His team double booked and fit me in on the very next clinic which was only a week away! Amazing! We were scrambling for…
Scan-a-palozza Results!
My PET scan and MRIs and last week’s CT scan all reflect a similar story . Based on everything we can see (Peritoneal cancer is often not easily scannable), there are no new areas of cancer! The three previous spots had a mixed response. One is stable. One is smaller. One is slightly bigger. We…
Overdue Update! ROUND 2 – Fight is ON
I know everyone was expecting an update after my last CT scan and follow up at Moffitt with the peritoneal surgeon. I expected to post an update right away. However, Mom and Andy were with me and we came away from this visit befuddled. It took a great deal of time to digest. Most honestly,…
BIG Day Ahead!
Rounds 3, 4, 5, and 6 have gone by quickly! I can’t let them go by without honorable mention to my Mom who never misses a chemo or a doctors appointment! Also, my chemo buddies for these rounds, Nikki Promades, Kimberly McNitt, Ellen Maringione, Barb Talty, and Katie Chrissinger. It truly takes a Village! Fun…
So THIS Happened!
My Fab and Fun Friends, led by Laurie Summa, hosted a prayer circle on the beach for me! It was GREAT! 46 people gathered so we could pray together for my complete healing! It was a beautiful event! My mom and others also brought food and waters so we enjoyed an Oceanside snack. I wish…
Two Weeks Full of Heroes!
Everything is coming together for success! 02/14 Port Placement/ROUND ONE Don’t worry, we celebrated Valentine’s Day one day early! Chronologically, The First Hero, Tammy at Anderson Family Cancer InstituteAll of her scheduling allowed for the first dose of chemo to happen same day as port placement!! (And she was creative!) Arrival JMC Feb 14, 7:30am Anderson Cancer Center…
Stay Buckled! The ride isn’t Over!
Drove to Tampa last night with my trusty sidekicks, Mom and Andy. Not so good dinner at Longhorn and a leaky bathroom ceiling at Embassy Suites and subsequent room change at 1:30am rounded out our night. We met with the Peritoneal Surgeon, Dr Dineen and his Fellow, Dr. Strong. After much discussion we left with…