I finally have my latest scan results, and overall, this is good news (not great, but good)! My scans show no new areas of disease and no evidence of progression. Everything we are currently watching is stable with no new growth compared with my previous scan in June. The two small spots in my left…
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Pray for clear scans tomorrow! 🙏🏻
Some of you may have noticed that after we celebrated my very low CEA in April, the second half of my test results were never posted. There was a reason. On 4/22, my Signatera results came back at 7.7 — the highest result I have ever had. Signatera is a circulating tumor DNA test, and…
Celebrating Each of the Wins
Every three months we check my cancer status three ways. First, I have CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. You may recall that my insurance is not covering my scans at the hospital, forcing my scans again to be performed at a local imaging center, Rayus. Just as before, the report came back…
Amazing News!
My Signatera results are in and it came back as Negaitive!! This mean no circulating cancer DNA in my blood test! Best news!! We are celebrating and checking an item off of my Bucket List, snowmobiling in Yellowstone! 😊 TY Meghan and Craig💕 Thank you Everyone for your love, support, and prayers!!! It takes a…
It’s My Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
MUCH has happened since I last posted! So sorry for the delay! I’ve been working out the kinks in recovery, chemo plans, and awaiting first test results! It has been quite a process. Surgery was 8/29. Discharged hospital on 9/4. We stayed in Connecticut until 9/13. Flew home to continue recovery here. I took off…
So far, So Good: No Bag!!
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…
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…