January 19th Update

Nancy had a Doctor appointment yesterday.  After the review, they are restarting her on the AFINITOR next Tuesday.  The dosage will be smaller.  Also, they are doing weekly visits and blood tests to monitor her numbers.  A couple more support meds were also added.  The full scan is now delayed until Feb 18th. 

Thank you all for all your support.

January 11th update

Nancy had about 5 bad days in a row, very tired and not feeling well.  It was determined that this was side effects from the new drugs.  So last night the Doctor told her to stop taking the 2 new cancer drugs.  For now, that is all we know.  We were told initially that sometimes patients start AFINITOR, then stop for a little while and restart at a different dosage.  That might be what is going on.  It is possible we will not have a new or re-plan until Nancy's appointment on the 21st. 

We will update as we know more.  On the lighter side, GO PACK GO, and as long as they are not playing the Packers, GO SEAHAWKS!

January 5th Update

Nancy met with Dr Anthony on Friday.  Some of her numbers were up concerning the liver.  This is to be expected and should improve over the next few tests.  He thought Nancy was doing well considering the meds she is now taking.  She will have another 2 week evaluation and then Feb 1st will have the PET scan.

The Packers have a play-off game today.......that is a big deal in our house GO PACK GO!

January 3rd update

Dr Anthony was sick today..... so we just had blood draws and the infusion of Zomeda.  We are scheduled to see the Doctor tomorrow at 10:15.  Nancy celebrated her 39th birthday again yesterday.  I forget how many times she has done that.........  Will keep you posted.  Happy New Year, BC

December 24th Update

Merry Christmas Eve!!!!   Nancy had her review last Friday.  This was really a monitoring visit checking on how Nancy is doing with the new meds.  Overall, Nancy has been tired and had some back pain.  This is good for the first couple of weeks.  On January 3rd, Nancy will have a more complete blood work checking on her tumor markers.  She will also have Zometa.  Her first scan will be around the first of Feb...and then we should have a much better idea on what is going on with the cancer.

We are thankful for the season and the wonderful support and blessings you all have been.  Merry Christmas from the Curry's!

December 9th update

Nancy started the new medicines today.  She has one in the am, the other at dinner.  It is good to be treating the cancer again  We will keep you posted as to side effects and how she does with the new meds.  Thanks to all for wonderful support!

December 5th update

Nancy had her Dr appointment today.  She will be on AFINITOR and Aromasin which can also be called Exemestane.  She will take both daily.  This will start tomorrow or Friday depending on UPS.  The cancer was active in the bones and the liver, but nowhere else.  They also did an additional MRI of the brain and that was all good.  This combination of drugs is new and the side effects will be monitored closely.  Nancy will have full labs and Doctor appointments every two weeks.  She will also be interviewed by phone by the AFINITOR folks every 10 days.  Full head-to-toe scans will be every 2 months.  We hope the drugs will be effective and the side effects minimal. I will try to keep this updated.  Thanks to all, BC