Tuesday, January 31, 2012

January 31st update

Nancy visited the Doctor, and no decision was made for the next medicine. Nancy has two options to choose from: 1) to take Faslodex, a monthly shot or 2) join a medical trial for a new medicine called Indibulin. Dr Anthony hs 3 other patients in this trial. This med will not be available on the open market until approvals are done, which could be 6-8 years. Dr Anthony feels both are good options. Nancy is reviewing the 13 page document for being a participant in the trial. Timing is different for each. If she chooses 1) then it starts next Monday. If she chooses the trial, the first dosage is Feb 24th.
Nancy is very open to comments if anyone has any trial experience. Thanks for the support, we will let you know soon what she decides.

We also reviewed the scans, and Nancy has no new cancer. The cancer she has does show increased activity. That is why we are changing meds.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

January 29th update

Nancy had to go to the Doctor's on Friday....to get pain relief. She had 4 1/2 hours of IV's..... and now has had two days of no pain. Her next appointment has now been moved up to Tuesday, check in at 11:30. That is when we know the new regimen. Your support is wonderful!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

January 19th update

Nancy had a review with Dr Anthony today. The results of the recent bone scan show that the cancer is more active again. There are no new cancer spots or areas. What this means is the Femara is no longer as effective in keeping the cancer cells minimally active. So, Nancy will have another CAT scan next Monday, and on Feb 1st, she will get new medicines. This is both a reminder of what she has, as well as somewhat routine in the treatment of her kind of cancer. Medicines last for some time, and then change is needed. We will keep you posted on these changes.

Thanks for your continued support!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

January 4th Update

Nancy just celebrated another birthday, right after having Christmas with the whole Curry family. I am emailing from the Doctor's. All her numbers today were in range. She is getting scheduled for another bone scan and possible MRI for her hip pain. This is sort of routine as it has been 9 months since last scan. Happy New Year to all!!