Dollfinn Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 After 2 great scans, 10/07 and 1/08, I was free to be me! I went back to work and the world was looking a little brighter. Scan 5/08, a disaster! My cancer was back with a vengeance. MSKCC told me I had exhausted all available TX. We cried, I asked my onc "are you going to dump me"? He shot back, "I am a Dr with ethics!!!!" PS much research done by my husband Jerry a week later we were in Cancer Camp ( Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Philly) After 1 (one ) Tx carbo, taxol and avastin my CEA went from 395 to 252!! thats down about 35%, and MSKCC wanted to put me, ME on hospice! Next Tx 8/08. I'm bald and my head itches but I'll take it. It says my profile is to long, it will take a month of Sundays to revise that but hea, now I know I have the time . And all of you, Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Mary- I am so sorry that the damn cancer came back. I hate cancer!!!! I have always wondered about the Cancer Treatment Centers of America - have always thought if need be that would be an option for me, too. Wishing you the best of luck with the treatments and hope you kick some cancer butt BIG time!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hi Mary. I am a stage 3b rounder 2'r as well. So I know exactly how devastated you were. I was back at work full time for 5 months as well. But I am now on round 2, working very limited hours...and have regained a fighting spirit...as have you. Continued best wishes with your fight Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Wow Mary way to kick some cancer butt. Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Mary, that's great news! Best wishes and Aloha from yet another IIIb round 2 friend, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I am glad it is working for you Mary. My profile was too long too. I tried many times to edit it down but gave up and just moved the whole thing to "my story" board. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Wow so sorry about his diagnosis. After all the anxiety he certainly took the bull by the ears and did somehting, that seems to be working. That is GREAT! At least now you can BREATHING room. My husband is now on round 3. But I have a question. They said it was back with a vengence.... wasn't he having regular 3 month Ct scans? Good luck, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I love your fighting spirit. My prayers for continued success in your treatment. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Congratulations, Mary! I missed this last week while out on "hall pass" so am just now seeing it for the first time. So glad the news is good! You go, girl! Affectionately, Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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