Today, Cathy received her latest CT Scan results. To quote. "Numerous lesions of the liver, predominantly involving the right hepatic lobe, are somewhat smaller when compared to the prior study, suggesting a response to therapy."
Or, we can simply say that the cancerous tumors in the liver continue to shrink even with the new hormone therapy! Cathy's blood work also supports this as her tumor markers are still falling. The cancer antigen CA 27.29 is currently at 64.6 and CA 15.3 is at 50.3.
In order to be thorough in monitoring Cathy's health, the Block Center has ordered a bone scan along with a routine echocardiogram prior to her next visit.
It was a very blustery "Winnie-the-Pooh" kind of day driving to and from Chicago. For lunch we ate "comfort foods" consisting of tomato soup, chicken and noodle soup, macaroni and cheese and cherry berry crumble. All prepared vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free - and yes, they were quite yummy.
We do thank each one of you for your support and prayers.
Lori
"When I consider your heavens and the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?" Ps 8
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Feeling well. People tell me I look great (I think what they mean is I don't look ill at all). And my hair is growing ever longer, and a little darker. I'll have to work on getting my picture enlarged so you all can tell.
If I don't fit in at least one nap by early afternoon, I begin to drag--like today. But I wanted to post before turning in. Getting in that mid-afternoon nap is one area in which I have to make a conscientious effort some days.
My biceps are looking a little less flabby ("little" is the operative word here) which should be an indicator of keeping up with my free weight exercises. I personally love to exercise, it's just that my body screams against it sometimes. Who am I kidding?--lots of the time!
Yes, the diet can feel lacking/boring/stale at times, but the mindset just simply has to be changed. I'm not there yet (please forgive me "A Team"). To move from the standard American diet to a plant based one is a crucial component to my restoration of longevity in health. I will make it!
...we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. and hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5
If I don't fit in at least one nap by early afternoon, I begin to drag--like today. But I wanted to post before turning in. Getting in that mid-afternoon nap is one area in which I have to make a conscientious effort some days.
My biceps are looking a little less flabby ("little" is the operative word here) which should be an indicator of keeping up with my free weight exercises. I personally love to exercise, it's just that my body screams against it sometimes. Who am I kidding?--lots of the time!
Yes, the diet can feel lacking/boring/stale at times, but the mindset just simply has to be changed. I'm not there yet (please forgive me "A Team"). To move from the standard American diet to a plant based one is a crucial component to my restoration of longevity in health. I will make it!
...we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. and hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Heaven is not here, it's There.
Heaven is not here, it's There. If we were given all we wanted here, our hearts would settle for this world rather than the next.
God is forever luring us up and away from this one, wooing us to Himself and His still invisible Kingdom,
where we will certainly find what we so keenly long for.
"Running aground," then is not the end of the world. (Read about the apostle Paul's voyage in Acts,
chapter 27, especially verses 23-26.) But it helps to make the world a bit less appealing. It may even be God's answer to "Lead us not into temptation" - the temptation complacently to settle for visible things.
Elisabeth Elliott
God is forever luring us up and away from this one, wooing us to Himself and His still invisible Kingdom,
where we will certainly find what we so keenly long for.
"Running aground," then is not the end of the world. (Read about the apostle Paul's voyage in Acts,
chapter 27, especially verses 23-26.) But it helps to make the world a bit less appealing. It may even be God's answer to "Lead us not into temptation" - the temptation complacently to settle for visible things.
Elisabeth Elliott
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
13th Treatment at the Block Center
It was a beautiful autumn drive to Chicago. We are grateful for the safe travel that God granted to us again!
Upon arrival, Cathy was examined by Jen. All of her vital signs and lab results continue to be within normal ranges. Cathy received her Vitamin I.V. hydration and Herceptin.
We enjoyed a delicious meal of autumn stew, cornbread, kale chips and mulled apple cider. This vegetarian food was prepared for us by the chefs at the Block Center. Lunchtime is usually a highlight of our day.
Cathy continues to be a wonderful patient with a great sense of humor. Her only complaint is a sore knee while she exercises. Sarah, the physical therapist, was able to give suggestions. She also checked Cathy's level of neuropathy. Her hands are at 85-87% and her feet are 78-80%. Cathy will continue with supplements and cold laser therapy to help restore function in her extremities that were damaged by the chemotherapy. Most of the healing will happen within a 12 month period.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
Lori
Upon arrival, Cathy was examined by Jen. All of her vital signs and lab results continue to be within normal ranges. Cathy received her Vitamin I.V. hydration and Herceptin.
We enjoyed a delicious meal of autumn stew, cornbread, kale chips and mulled apple cider. This vegetarian food was prepared for us by the chefs at the Block Center. Lunchtime is usually a highlight of our day.
Cathy continues to be a wonderful patient with a great sense of humor. Her only complaint is a sore knee while she exercises. Sarah, the physical therapist, was able to give suggestions. She also checked Cathy's level of neuropathy. Her hands are at 85-87% and her feet are 78-80%. Cathy will continue with supplements and cold laser therapy to help restore function in her extremities that were damaged by the chemotherapy. Most of the healing will happen within a 12 month period.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
Lori
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