Hi!
For a minute there, even Leenie looked uncertain. BUT. As you can see in her opening victory dance (NB Bling) there was never any need for concern. It was such a warm, fun, face-stuffing, primal screaming, thirst-quenching night! (And even though Tim said if the Steelers were playing the Taliban, he'd root for the Taliban Sunday morning, he finally pledged to pull for the Steelers - just this once, for Leenie - before hanging up. And Mom said, "It's been a long 24 yrs, Tim, but it was worth the wait!"
And today, we had our appointment with Dr. Cross (schooled @ Ohio State). Thursday's MRI told him that there was not a new mass pushing on the C-5 nerve exit causing Leenie's pain - just pushy old Henry. Sooo, Monday she will start round 3 of Cycle 1 of chemo - Gemsar day 1, Platinum day 2, IV fluids day 3, Gemsar the following Monday (16th) day 4 and that's it. They will take repeat CT's during that week so we can see what the chemo has been doing. If all of the swollen nodes are down, it's Cycle II. If size is questionable, he'll order a PET scan - which shows FUNCTION within the cells - so he'll know if he's looking at mostly fibrous & necrotic matter or active Ca cells. If the latter, we go to a new regimen .
As for Leenie, she feels that the masses will have shrunk. Her weight is good @ 92, her pain is controlled, she's feisty and sleeping less during the day (most days) and she's actually taking her medicine as instructed.
So then, yesterday the Steelers, today the MRI results - both winners and both starring our favorite (at times loudest) Leading Lady. Cheers!
Lorane
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2 comments:
Thats great news that there is no new growth..Mom you won that battle fair and square..I can't say the same for the Squeelers..They seemed to have some help from the boys in stripes. A 15 year yard penalty for a phantom "roughing the passer" and for whatever reason that last play of the game (a forward passed ruled a fumble) was not reviewed...I think the Rooney Boys have the officials paid off.
At least we have Lebron!
Dear Eileen and Lorane, Yeah!!!!!!!! what great news about the cause of your pain NOT being any Ca growth at the C5. Se,, YOU ARE A FIGHTER.........A SUVIVOR!!!!!!!!!! Yes, The Steelers were winners, but I have to agree with Tim on Warners forward pass/ fumble call. I started out for the Steelers...but I LOVE AN UNDERDOG!! I was so happy for Santonio Holmes though. Anyway, you sound like they are hoping this last round of Chemo will be "it" for awhile. I'm still praying, praying, praying. I would love to see you after you are done with this last round of chemo. I will call. I am gald you guys had a super, Super Bowl...it was a great game! Kate and Regan are in Buenos Aries..they left last Thurs...I haven't heard from them yet...I wish I would! Hugs to all, Marge
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