March 6th Update

Nancy met with Dr Anthony on Thursday. Insurance still has not approved the Zomeda-like replacement, so they decided to give Nancy another Zomeda infusion. So they did that, and Nancy has rested and doing ok. Nancy and Dr Anthony are still wanting to change to the new meds if/when approved by insurance.

Thanks again for all the support. It appears that next Wednesday Nancy (and I) will become grand-parents for the second time. Could be another boy, could be a girl. Even Todd and Ally do not know yet!

March 3rd Update

Nancy met with Dr Bender yesterday. The main purpose was to see what we can do for her headaches. After a long review, he suggested some physical therapy for her neck, and for now, no change in meds. (Nancy's headaches typically start with neck pain, and he had some ideas on how that might improve with the therapy). He would change her meds to some daily more preventative type if needed. Today we see Dr Anthony.

February 12th update

GREEN BAY WON.........

Nancy had her appointment. Lotsa news. First, she did not have Zomeda, she is changing to a new approved drug called Xgeva. It is supposed to be more effective that Zomeda, with probable less side effects. Also, it is a shot, not an IV infusion. Insurance has not approved this yet, so we are delaying her first injection until March 3rd. Nancy will be in Maui for 10 days first (hooray).

The appointment ended up being a blood draw (all numbers are ok), a consultation, and lunch at Olive Garden.....not so bad.

Also, she has a March 2nd appointment with a specialist for her headaches. His name is Dr Bill Bender.

Probably no updates until March 3 or 4, Aloha and Mahalo from Nancy for all the support!

January 31st Update

Nancy is getting headaches again.....so, she is now back on Femara. Not sure what else they can try.... our next appt and Zomeda infusion is Feb 11th.

Now is the time to focus on football, GO-PACK-GO!

January 26th Update

Nancy has been on her new meds for a couple of days....and has had a few days with no headaches. It's early in the change......but so far, no headaches.

Nancy's Dad was also diagnosed with cancer (lymphoma). He is in Florida with Nancy's sister Sharon (a nurse) and they are making treatment plans.

And finally, Green Bay in the Super Bowl.....

January 18th Update

Nancy had her appointment with Dr Anthony today. The results of the bone scan shows the "suspicious spot" is nothing, and there will be no MRI. That is not the source of the headaches. All Nancy's numbers are in line, and the bone scan confirmed that the cancer is contained or stabilized. They are going to try an alternative to Femara called Aromasin. This is also an estrogen inhibiter, however it is made from a totally different compound and may have other side effects. It is possible that the Femara is now causing the headaches.... so, we will try this for one month and see how it goes. Next appointment is February 11th. Thank you for all your help and support, BC