We went in yesterday to start round 9, day 1. My red cells were too low for treatment (my schedule was a bit off), so the Dr. decided not to treat me. I will go back on Monday and hopefully get back on track.
Today I found out that my CA19-9 tumor marker numbers have gone back down from 1350 to 1050. Whew! We suspect that my body is adjusting to the new regime and that hopefully the liver tumor that was growing is backing off. I will get the two treatments in this round and we will do another CT scan.
The Dr. said that everytime he sees me I look a little more beat up. I told him if he'd been through what I've been through over the past 7 months, he'd look a little beat up as well. We laughed. It's hard to know if it's the cancer, the treatment, or a combination of both (which I believe). I think it's a fine line between quality of life and treatment, but I'm willing to stay the course for awhile.
My friend/breeder took our dog Kohlbi to Rapid City, SD for a three-day dog show. Today he got his championship by getting winner's dog, best of winners, and then best of breed. He went on to show in groups and made the cut, which is great. WOOHOO! They will come home after the show tomorrow. No need to stay.
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Great news all around. I wish ML could have seen your face when you heard the news about Kohlbi on your voicemail--it was wonderful to see! You are such a mom!
I wish Michael could have seen your face when you got the CA19-9 news--how lucky am I to have seen them both.
Thanks for the wonderful Friday brunch, Janie. Luvyabunches!
LL
Congrats to you, Michael & Kohlbi!
Deb & James
Congrats to you, Michael & Kohlbi!
Deb & James
That's fantastic news about Kohlbi! Becoming a champion, WD, BOW, BOB, and making the cut in group? It don't get much bettah than that. Congratulations Jane!!!!
A bit late, but congratulations on finishing Kohlbi! Sounds like that was a great finish for him.
-=Brie (& Winter)
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