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Showing posts with label chemo. Show all posts

Chemo & Site Updates

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I went to my oncologist yesterday and after discussing my latest results with her I decided against chemo. Everything that came back was, for the most part, positive. So, I opted to live my life while continuing with my screenings. Hopefully these screenings along with exercise and healthful eating habits will keep my body in check.

During this visit I also had my blood drawn for various tests. Upon returning home yesterday evening I found out I was no longer anemic. To know I'll regain my energy during my continued healing process is a relief. Thanks so much for your support, well wishes and prayers. I look forward to getting back to commenting on everyone's blog very soon... without long interruptions.

As for Naquillity, I have been importing old posts from my last blog. Due to so many posts it will take some time to finish this process. Hopefully this won't clog your readers and you'll enjoy looking back through my archives. Have a great weekend~

Oncotype Dx

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Last night I spoke with my oncologist about my oncotype dx colon cancer test results. The test was performed on 12 different genes from my colon cancer tumor.  The information from those genes tells me whether there's a risk of recurrence. The results show my recurrence score which is a number between 0- 100.  Ideally I'm looking for a lower number because there's a lower risk of recurrence within three years of surgery.  So you can imagine my relief when the doctor told me my number was 16.

The doctor also said she's waiting on another test result to come in which will tell her whether chemo will benefit my type of cancer or not. Those results should be in next week. Once all the information is in she'll schedule an appointment for us to talk more. 

Treatments

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Friday I spoke with my oncologist and was told my cancer report came back really good for the type of cancer that I had. There was no spreading and chemo isn't required. Though chemo isn't required my oncologist suggested running a new test on the cancer they've removed to see if my cancer is an aggressive type. If it proves to be aggressive then they'll see how much, if any, chemo will affect my cancer. If it shows chemo will help (and our insurance will cover some of the cost) then I'll try chemo. If it proves to not be aggressive and shows chemo won't help one way or the other then I won't be taking chemo. I'm guessing with my good reports thus far the cancer won't be aggressive.We'll know in three weeks what the test results showed.

My oncologist also said that I could take two feraheme treatments for my anemia. I'm so excited about this as I've been so tired for such a long time it will be refreshing to start feeling energized. The first treatment will begin this Friday and the second will be Friday, February 4.

I also wanted to say I've been invited to help with our local Relay For Life this year. I'm so excited. I hope to participate in the event as well as work behind the scenes. It will be so nice to meet others who've survived cancer as well as those who want to help the cause. Our first meeting to set things up will be February 8.  

Thanks again to everyone for your kind words, support, cards and prayers. They've all been greatly appreciated. I'm slowly making my way around to everyone's blog for commenting and hope to be back into full routine soon. Until then, hope all is well.
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