December 2nd update

Met with Dr Anthony today.  Nancy's labs were somewhat low.  She is basically down one pint of blood due to the last few weeks (normal for brain radiation).  She may get that pint on Wednesday.  Also, we got insurance approval about 5 minutes before our appt...........so on Wednesday she starts Kadcyla.  This treatment is once every 3 weeks.  Typically that means a tough few days followed by a couple of weeks of feeling pretty good.  The med will treat the head and the body, so the Lapinatib is no longer needed.  Dr Anthony has 2 other patients on this med......and both are doing well. The recent scans show the cancer is very active......we need this to work well.  

Also, Nancy has had home care visits for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.  PT is exercises that she does twice per day.  OT is about how to get in and out of the shower, personal stuff.  Both visits gave Nancy some great tips.  Also, we got a lift chair that is both a lounge chair that can eject you....Nancy now can get out of this chair without help. 

So things are better than a few weeks ago..........we hope the radiation keep radiating, and the new med is effective.  Support has been nothing short of incredible.......thank you all!