Mom got a call from Dr. Manalo today to come and see her asap. Since she is leaving early tomorrow morning for San Francisco we headed into the office together late this afternoon. The PET scan did not have good news. The cancer has returned to areas in her back, has grown on her liver, and the tumor in her lung has also grown. With that said, the Dr has ordered a new line of treatment. One we had originally wanted, but couldn't because it was in her brain, but as a second line treatment it is available if the insurance approves it.
We have heard wonderful things about Avastin. It isn't chemo, but is an inhibitor and will stop the blood supply to the cancerous areas. She will take this along with carboplatin that she was using two months ago.
Mom was emotional after she heard the news. It is frustrating when things don't go the way you want them to. But she is willing and hoping that the new drug will work.
We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember to give thanks to all those around you. Thanks for your continued support.
Val
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Always thinking about you and praying for you, Love Helen
ReplyDeleteThat is certainly not the news she wanted, I'm sure. I pray that the insurance approves the treatment and that she can get started on it as soon as possible. Love you all so very much.
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you and our prayers and best wishes Nancy and Dean
ReplyDeleteJill, you are always in my prayers. what a modern day heroine you are to me. love, debby
ReplyDeleteJill,
ReplyDeleteWhen you left yesterday, Barbie turned to me and said, "I admire Jill soooo much. She is truly an amazing woman." You may think this was a response to your cancer, but I know that she would have said that last year too. You are so special to so many.