A mixed bag from the CT Scan
I had a CT Scan a few weeks ago now, following the not so good blood result.
It was as we had feared. Things have progressed. The weird thing is my largest tumour in my liver has shrunk from 4.5cm to around 2.5cm. But the other 5 tumours in the liver have grown at least another centimetre. And they think a new one is showing also.
Plus there is a new spot on my T7 in my spine and they think a spot on my right hip. Not good. But strangely my liver function result getting better. Go figure. I guess it is because the largest tumour that was causing the most strain has shrunk maybe…? Who knows.
They arent really sure what to do next. My oncologist wants to chat with the radiologist and get a better ‘picture’ from him as to what he thinks is going on. They will then have a meeting about me and decide what the next plan of attack is.
In the meantime I am to continue at least 2 more rounds of the chemo I am on (Capesidabine). They will then do another blood test to see if my tumor marker has improved at all. The last blood test showed it was going back up again. Before chemo my tumor marker (CA15-3) was 117. Then it dropped to 67 then to 56 then to 57 then to 79 (last one) so that means that although I was doing well, things are now progressing.
Im ok, staying strong and positive. I still believe I am going to beat this thing, at least to the extent where I will not be going anywhere in 6mths time like their prognosis in late Jan. I still feel good. Just have a few more headaches and back pain lately. The red swollen, ‘glass in the feet’ feeling that chemo brings each cycle is manageable and doesn’t really get me down at all. The only other side effects have been tiredness, irritable moods and dry, cracking/splitting skin around my finger tips. None of which I let get me down. It could be so much worse. The downer is really what the next step may bring. If they decide they want to try me on a different type of chemo that will more than likely mean losing all my hair again. Im not sure yet whether I could go through that all again but will cross that bridge when I come to it. Now that Jackson is that much older Im a bit worried how he will react too or deal with me not being able to play with him at times, which was easier managed when he was a lot younger with the first round of chemo.
Anyways, thats all from me. Will let you all know when I know whats happening next.
On a side note, Greg and I are renewing our wedding vows in March – it will be our 10th wedding anniversary!! Have no idea where that time went! We are fundraising to try and get a bit of a second honeymooon – just to Oz as Ive only ever been to Sydney and Melbourne and the last time I was there was about 12yrs ago!!! If you would like to donate towards our honeymoon (with Jackson) please go to www.helpnat.com
Thanks everyone for all your on-going support. You all blow my mind and Im eternally grateful!!!
Love Nat xxx
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