We’re home! Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers.
I went for the consultation, and the Dr. was very nice…straight-forward and to the point. No beating around the bush for him! Which was good…I hate it when I leave a Drs office more confused then when I go in. Not the case at MD Anderson!
He gave me 2 options…the first was a clinical trial – but there was a 33% chance that I would be given a placebo instead of the actual medicine. At my age, with a 15-month old daughter and a husband, those odds were too high for me.
So I opted for the 2nd option…A different chemotherapy drug that I will get via infusion every 2 weeks. I’m a little nervous about how my body may react to it…but I’m eager to get started on it. I feel like this break from treatment has gone on too long, and I need to get back in the game.
The Dr. didn’t say the words that I so desperately wanted to hear – that this was all just a big mix-up and mistake and I was perfectly healthy…but at least he has a plan.
I meet with my regular oncologist here on Monday, and we’ll hopefully start to move forward soon with treatment.
It’s been a roller-coaster few days, emotionally. Alot of thoughts have run through my head…thoughts that I’ve been trying to avoid having. As hard as I am going to fight, and as much as I’m determined to win…I still need to be realistic…and this is going to be ugly. I just need to stay strong – for my daughter, my husband, my family and friends…I’m going to just have to fight harder.
thoughts and prayers are with you… Take care. XOXOXO-Jamie, Dave and Dylan
Stay strong, Kathy. I really believe a positive attitude makes your body stronger for the fight, and we all know you’re fighting this thing as hard as you can.
You are an amazing person Kathy!! Stay strong. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. I agree that your positive attitude can only make you stronger.
I’m glad you have a plan- it sounds like you are exploring all options. That is great news! Keep praying even when you don’t feel like it. God is by your side, even if you don’t feel Him holding you up. You are a strong woman, and you will beat this very soon!
stay strong mama! and prayers for you!
Praying for the new plan!! (hug)
Stay strong Kathy. Sounds like you have a good plan. prayers and hugs for you.
If I were you Kathy I would have made the same decision.
What I hate are the clinical trials. They are really great when things are not good and all has been tried. They are the things that eventually get used cause it does save lives.But what I hate is the plecebo business. Why do they do that? Really? just joining the trial is taking a chance, like having chemo etc., but to have a control where nothing is given is so cold. I will never understand that in a situation like yours. It is cruel and so very unfair. How can anyone choose.
You will be ok with the chemo. It may be nasty as they all are but you are so very strong and your strong will, desire, hope and faith and your love are such powerfull medicines. You will get through it. I admire you so much. Stay healthy.
A plan is good. Ugliness is not.
Wishing nothing but good things for you.
Thoughts and prayers are still with you. Keep on Fighting Kathy!
I’m so glad to hear he was to the point, one of my prayers was that you didn’t leave his office with more questions than you started with.
Just remember when your getting tired of fighting, we will still be praying and fighting for you, so the fight is still strong!
Praying for you to keep in good spirits and lots of moments for you to smile and laugh. Laughter can be an amazing healer too!
You know, Kathy, I was really happy you deceided to go for a second opinion. Now I feel you are off and running. May the good Lord be at your back pushing you forward. He is with you every minute of every day. Trust Him. Don’t know you that well, but still love you.
Carol
Thinking of you, Kathy. xo
Kathy,
Sorry you didn’t hear what you were hoping to hear at MD Anderson, but after talking to my nephew who is an excellent Pulmonologist in Pinehurst, he informed me that you couldn’t have gone to a better place for a second opinion. Prayers will continue for you and your family as your journey continues. God Bless.
Kath, I’m so glad you have a new plan. Dianne took the words out of my mouth: You couldn’t have gone to a better place for a second opinion than MD Anderson! I’m sure you’re in good hands & I will be praying so hard for you that this new chemo will be the key to your recovery & ultimate remission! You are young, & strong, & I can’t imagine a person more determined to beat this awful disease. Sometimes that’s half the battle! Stupid cancer! >:I
Even though my internet access is tough to come by these days, I think of you ALL the time. Know you’re in my thoughts & prayers. Hugs to you & your family!! Keep fighting girl!
Thinking about you today. I hope your oncologist was able to move forward with the plan!
Love and prayers!!