Reporting in …

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The CT scan had four “impressions,” all beginning with the word “STABLE.”
The oncologist pointed out all four for me in case I had any question as to whether the news was good or not!  It means that the cancers have not advanced and that the current chemo drug (taxotere) has kept it in check.
The Thoracic MRI showed the same spinal metastasis but with no fractures. (I notice that they also found a disc herniation at T6-T7 but my only pain has occurred in the lumbar and sacral regions; so nothing to worry about.)
Karen raised questions about the latest cancer research using antibodies as treatment. (Article in W.Post Health section last week.) Dr. Heyer said that may be considered as the research advances toward approval and if/when the present chemo ceases to be effective. At such time I would need another lung biopsy since there was insufficient material for the last test. Apparently there is lots being done in research for lung cancer and melanomas with the hope that some trials will be more available in the coming year. For now I’m pleased to know that I am doing so well.  And Dr. Heyer gets a kick out of me and my pickleball and said that perhaps they should require pickleball as part of the chemo treatment!
I will continue with two more treatments of the Taxotere, beginning March 4, a week from today.  They will be every three weeks as before.
Yes, I played pickle ball this morning.  🙂

17 thoughts on “Reporting in …”

  2. Pat Flowe

    So glad to get your latest post. I was getting concerned but hated to call. Been praying for you as usual, and I said a fervent thank you for today’s encouraging report. Hang in there. Love, Pat

  3. lisa

    YAY for:
    God;
    healing;
    stability; and
    pickleball!
    thanks for letting us know, dear Ann. healing prayers and love continue…

  4. Kit

    Ann dear,
    Yay pickleball!
    Thank you so much for these postings.
    My prayers for you continue (as you know.)
    I’m so glad you are feeling up to pickleball and that things are stable.
    And I’m delighted that you have a doc with a sense of humor & perhaps even an openess to pickleball being a healing modality to include!
    And a shout-out to Karen for all her loving support and time!
    Love, blessings and hugs,
    Kit

  7. Gene Earl

    Anne, Marilyn and I are so happy for your latest report. You have too much to give that I beleve you will be around for a long time. We admire your attitude.

  11. Betty Brown Young

    Ann, Thanks for sharing the good news! I am so happy to know you are enjoying life and able to play Pickleball. It is wonderful how you and Karen work together to keep on top of it. I wish you well with your next “round” of Taxotere. Glenn and I will be leaving March 11 for 7 weeks – China, Japan, Austria and Greece are on our itinerary. The main purpose of the trip is to visit Glenn’s son and family in Sapporo, and his DIL and granddaughters in Mattsee, near Salzburg. Planning this has been very time-consuming.
    We will find WiFi along the way in order to stay in touch with family and friends. Keep me posted!
    Love, Betty

  12. Maureen Jenkins

    Ann, I love that your doctor might recommend pickelball as adjunct treatment for lung cancer!!! Sounds like a fun sort of person! Your news is so very hopeful that I cannot help but smile for you! Yeah!! Bill Jenkins and I will begin our drive from Florida on Friday and plan to be back in McLean by sometime on Sunday. We have loved the warmth of Florida but I do look forward to watching the snowdrops emerge! With continued love and prayers for you, dear Ann!!! Maureen

  16. Kaye White

    So glad to hear that good news and read your blogs. You go girl! Cheering us all on in this life we have together. Your writing is so inspirational, I don’t want to miss a one. May I remember to keep up the “good fight” when my time comes. We never know when that is, but enjoying the moment is what you do and teach. Thank you. I have another friend, Ann in Maryland, who is on hospice with lung cancer, and a very different story. She lives every moment in fear. I wish for her what you have, but she is in a very different place. So glad I have your blogs to read to remind me it’s what we do with the living that counts. Sending love and prayers for continued good reports as you begin your next round of chemo. Kaye

  17. ann

    Very pleased with your most recent news healthwise, and that you are giving the oncologist something to laugh about.
    I’m back from the Antartic this morning. It was a great trip, but not a real adventure as it was all seen from the great floating hotel called Celebrity Infinity.
    I sent you a card from Ushuaia at “the end of the world” so I hope it reaches you sometime.
    Love Ann

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