After one treatment with the Cytoxan 3 weeks ago, my tumor marker (CA125) went from 1,480, DOWN to 976 today! Obviously, we are excited but cautiously optimistic. We’re not looking for anything like a cure, just to slow the growth of the tumors down enough to give me a little more time. I’ll take whatever I can get! I had my 2nd infusion today and will recheck the tumor marker in 3 weeks. And btw, I had only 4 to 5 days of mild nausea and fatigue following the first infusion so let’s hear it for mild side effects! My CT scan, done yesterday, did show metastasis into my liver and lungs, but the treatment remains the same, it’s all ovarian. There are a couple of other confusing things on my CT which we’ll be following up on just to get clarification. On a positive note, the CT also said, “overall there is a decrease in peritoneal disease which would suggest improvement in ovarian malignancy”. (Insert big smile here)
Paul and I went to a pop series concert by the Philharmonic orchestra here. It was a tribute to John Williams who wrote the musical scores for lots of movies such as: Peter Pan, Hook, Raiders of the Lost Arc, Schindler’s List, Jaws, Star Wars, The Hobbitt, ET, etc. I made two new friends.
If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. Thich Nhat Hanh
Love you all,
Big Giant Nysh