November 5th Update

Nancy had scans and ultrasounds yesterday. The Doctor came by and reviewed while she was there. The preliminary data (get the final report on Monday) is that the infection was just that, an infection that is now gone. The other pain is caused by scar tissue...which you just live with. So it is great news.... Nancy is feeling well and looking forward to the weekend.

October 26th Update

Nancy had a good week last week. She had more energy and felt better than in months. Sunday, her left arm had pain and she had little energy. Yesterday we saw the Doctor. Best guess is there is an infection in her left arm from the surgery....so she is on strong antibiotics and will have scans and ultrasounds next Thursday. She is in good spirits this morning.

Will report again after we see test results. Thanks for all the great support!

October 15th Update

Out friend Mike who set up this blog calls this a journey. He is correct. We had two meetings yesterday as well as Nancy's infusion/treatment. The news is good. The most recent BONE/PET scans shwo no new cancer areas; the Doctor said it is stabilized. The blood tests show the cancer markers are down. The burns from radiation are healing. So it appears the treatments of the last 14 months have been effective. The cancer is not gone but, for now, looks to be under control.

Nancy will continue the Femara (daily pill for estrogen inhibitor) and Zometa (monthly for bone builder upper). Both have side effects of some joint paint...Nancy has some new supplemental meds to try to make her more comfortable.

Thank you all for wonderful support.

October 10th update

Nancy is now completed with Radiation, and our next appointment there is after the first of the year! She had a PET/BONE scan Thursday. We will get the results at a Dr Anthony meeting this Thursday. Nancy is also scheduled for Zometa.

She is still really tired, but healing has started on the burns. We are hoping she will gain some energy this week. Her hair is growing back....she looks good. We expect that Nancy will get some time of rest, just taking Femara daily, Zometa every 4 weeks, and scans every 2-3 months. We will let you know the results on Thursday.

As always, thank you for wonderful support.

September 30th Update

Two more sessions of radiation to go....and then Nancy gets a break from treatments other than monthly infusions and periodic scans. Nancy is extremely tired, and the burns are very uncomfortable. Only two more days! Nancy should start to feel better in around two weeks.

We were in Seattle for the Koman Walk ceremony, our son Mike walked 60 miles, his team raised over $17,000, and the Walk raised over $6 Million. It was very emotional to see the closing ceremony....our friends the Stewarts joined us there.
Monday, Nancy met with the surgeon, Dr Towbin and Oncologist Dr Lonnergan. Both doctors continue to monitor Nancy's status. We will continue to have two groups on our case. Basically, all agree that a rest/monitoring time is needed.

Next week, Nancy has a PET scan, and a complete review meeting with Dr Anthony here in Spokane on October 14th. We will also continue to meet with the radiation folks the end of October.

Thanks to all who support Nancy, and thanks from us to all who supported Mike's efforts. You are all appreciated.

September 22nd Update

Nancy is down to 7 more radiation treatments. She has two main side effects, being tired and the burns (like a bad sunburn) that comes from daily treatments. Support for Nancy continues to be amazing. We are intending to go see the cancer walk closing ceremony in Seattle Sunday and see the Evergreen Doctors on Monday. Thank you for all the help and support for Nancy.

September 8th update

Tomorrow Nancy will be half way through her radiation treatments. She will have had 15 of the 30 scheduled treatments. Her main side effect remains to be tiredness. She had a wonderful visit with her Mom, Dad, Todd, Ally, Mike, and Keeton. The next Doctor appointment is on the 16th here in Spokane. Thank you all for all the cards, calls, and great support. That support has made a huge difference in this journey!