Scan this morning

[Redwolf8812]

Had a scan this morning. The left lobe of my liver looks good, thanks be to God! That is the side that the radioactive spheres were put into @ 3 months ago (12/23/14). The right side is still hard to read due to it only being a few weeks out from the procedure. The doctor said that's normal and he will know more at my next scan in May, however, he thinks he sees little lesions that weren't there before, but again, it's hard to tell at this point. Next week I meet with my oncologist to see what she wants to do. I feel like I'll never make it to NED (No Evidence of Disease) and that "mixed results" or "progression" will always be my scan results. Not trying to be negative or pessimistic. I've been at this for almost 5 years now and realize that my cancer is quite combative, not that not all cancers aren't. It's just that mine happens to be made up of particularly aggressive stuff. I am so grateful to God for His Strength to carry me through this long. He has made good things happen from a bad situation. Praise Him!

:-) Penny

[Carol Ann]

Penny, thanks so much for posting this update! Mixed results aren't ideal, but there is plenty of good there nonetheless with your left lobe looking so good. Here's hoping your next appointment with your oncologist will go well and she'll have a plan for you ... you have endured so much!

Thinking of you all the time.

Carol Ann

[Kkmom]

Penny,
Reading your signature - all I could think was even in the storm, she just keeps on dancing. As Stephanie says - Keep the Faith.
I will be praying for you - Pam

[Jackie07]

Congratulations!

That sure sounds like a good news to me.

May God keep watching over you.

[michka]

Hi Penny. This is good news. One step at a time. I hope that the next scan in May will show the same success in the other lobe. Hugs. Michka

[Mtngrl]

Dear Penny,

Your story is remarkable. As you say (so humbly) you seem to have an extra-aggressive cancer. And you've had other severe threats to your physical health.

Your habit of always finding something to be grateful about sets a beautiful example to us on the board. I'm sure your friends and family benefit from it too. I also think it is part of your resilience.

It's a privilege to be part of this journey with you.

[Redwolf8812]

Final read on MRI report - there are new and multiple lesions in both lobes of liver. Sigh. Seems like lately everything we do, the cancer takes and uses it to have a party. Appointment with oncologist on Wednesday - should find out next plan of action. Praise God I've made it this far!

:-) Penny

[Mtngrl]

Oh, Penny.

That's so disappointing. What a hard road you're walking. That's really all I can think to say right now.

[CoolBreeze]

Penny, seems like to me every time that cancer wants to party, you call in the cops and turn the music off! You'll do it again too. Maybe you won't get to NED (although I hope you do) but you keep beating it back and standing tall. You can keep going.

[Lisalou]

Thinking of you. Send warm thoughts, prayers and healing energy. Hang in there, so sorry to hear the news

[Carol Ann]

I am so sorry to hear this news, Penny. Thinking of you always and especially tomorrow for your oncologist's visit ... like Cool Breeze says, you can do it again, here's for a new plan to beat that cancer up and away again.

Carol Ann

[Pray]

Penny, Your absolutely an amazing woman. What an awesome blessing you are to all of us! Your always in my prayers. Gods blessings to you and your family. His Peace, Nancy

[michka]

Penny, I am thinking of you. It is wednesday. Onc. visit.
I am sending you strength for the next battle and as Coolbreeze wrote to "keep beating it back and standing tall" . Hugs.

[JessicaV]

Thinking of you, hope your oncologist has some good answers for you today

[Redwolf8812]

Just met with oncologist. Waiting for my first infusion of Gemzar, followed by Herceptin. 2 weeks on, 1 week off. We shall see. Praise God I'm still here.

[sassy]

Prayers for you Penny.

[Carol Ann]

Thinking of you, Penny.

Carol Ann

[Pray]

Praise God Sister :)

[IrvineFriend]

I'm sorry your scans showed cancer. It's a beast, but there are new therapies coming out constantly. Herceptin was that magic bullet and there are many in clinical trials. As someone else said, it's just not possible to take more than a day at a time. And you have all your friend here for support.

-Julie

[michka]

Penny, I am thinking of you. How are you feeling? I hope the Gemzar SEs are mild. Hugs. Michka

[Redwolf8812]

Thanks for asking. I am very shaky, bad taste in my mouth, tired, a little nausea, very hungry, etc. But thank The Good Lord it's not worse. Another gift - my husband and I got to meet Amy (Mtngrl). She happened to be in Philly and stopped in to chat. :-)

Penny

[Carol Ann]

Oh that is wonderful (meeting Amy I mean, not the other stuff) I hope you can eat and feel a little better soon, and get some rest, too.

We are all here for you, Penny.

Carol Ann

[Mtngrl]

Dear Penny,

It was such a joy to meet you on April Fool's Day! It's so good to have a face and voice to go with what you post here.

I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. You're in my prayers.

[IrvineFriend]

That's so great that you got to meet each other! Keep up the good work ... we're all here rooting for you and keeping you in our prayers :))))

-Julie

[Redwolf8812]

Thanks, everyone. Gemzar is pretty rough on me, especially my liver levels. Getting bloodwork done this week, my "off" week. Please PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, that everything is going back to "normal" Thanks.

Love,
Penny

[Carol Ann]

On it, Penny. Thinking of you every day.

Carol Ann

[Redwolf8812]

​Lab work came back. Liver enzymes in the 200's. Bilirubin normal. Sigh. Thank You, Lord, for giving me a family vacation to look forward to.

- Penny

[Carol Ann]

So glad and relieved for you, Penny.

Carol Ann

[yanyan]

Thinking of you Penny! Enjoy your family vacation!

[Pamelamary]

Have a wonderful holiday, Penny - you deserve it!
Best wishes..... Pam

[Mtngrl]

Penny,

Give us an update. How are you feeling? Any news?

[Redwolf8812]

Thanks for asking. Gemzar is pretty rough on me, but thanks be to God, I'm still alive. I'm taking this week off. Good thing, 'cause I'm just starting to feel better, after last Wednesday's treatment, and we're leaving Sunday for a family vacation.

Love & prayers all,
Penny

[Carol Ann]

Have a wonderful time on vacation, Penny, you so deserve a break of some sort!

Carol Ann

[Redwolf8812]

Thanks, Carol Ann. I don't know about "deserve", but I'm sure looking forward to seeing some family.

:-) Penny