Cheryl had a call from her oncologist with her CA-125 results from last Friday. Her count has risen from 44 on her last test up to 61 on this test. Dr. Negrea said to not panic and that this is not unusual when taking a break during chemotherapy. She has her second session of round four tomorrow. Her next CA-125 check will be in two weeks when she starts round five.
On another note, Cheryl will be having a routine CT scan with contrast next Tuesday. This is not due to the CA-125 increase but had been planned since she started this series of chemo.
Cheryl continues to feel well, although she does tire easily. Please continue to pray with us that this rise in her CA-125 is only a temporary hiccup and that it will continue its downward path in the coming weeks. She has two great reasons to keep going- Michelle's baby girl due in four weeks and Sharon's baby ??? due in March.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
4th Round of Chemo
Cheryl was able to start her fourth round of chemo today. All of her regular blood work looked to be in normal range. Even her white cell count has come back up during this short break. They also tested for the CA-125 cancer marker but the results of that test will not be available until the beginning of next week.
Other than being a bit tired this evening, she seems to be doing fine. We are praying that the CA-125 will still be at or below the 44 she had on the previous test and that this round of chemo will continue the push toward remission.
Other than being a bit tired this evening, she seems to be doing fine. We are praying that the CA-125 will still be at or below the 44 she had on the previous test and that this round of chemo will continue the push toward remission.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Cleared for Chemo
Cheryl had a follow-up appointment with her pulmonologist, Dr. Wumi, this afternoon. He and all of his staff commented on how well she appears to be doing. All of her vitals were good and he was especially pleased to note that her blood oxygen saturation is at 100%. So far, the cultures they took during last week's bronchoscope have shown no signs of infection but this may be due to her preceding course of antibiotics. Because of this, it may take up to six weeks for anything to show up so he will notify us and all of Cheryl's other doctors if anything appears.
At this point, her breathing is clear and her cough has noticeably diminished. He did caution Cheryl about getting close to anyone with any illness since her body is in such a susceptible state to opportunistic infections.
Dr. Wumi plans to contact Cheryl's oncologist, Dr. Negrea, tomorrow with a report of his findings and recommend that she be put back on her chemotherapy schedule.
Pray that they will be able to get her worked back in quickly and that the chemo will continue to be effective as it has been on previous rounds. Also, the national news has been reporting that there is a worldwide shortage of Doxil which is one of the chemotherapy drugs that Cheryl is receiving so also be in prayer that local supplies will be adequate.
At this point, her breathing is clear and her cough has noticeably diminished. He did caution Cheryl about getting close to anyone with any illness since her body is in such a susceptible state to opportunistic infections.
Dr. Wumi plans to contact Cheryl's oncologist, Dr. Negrea, tomorrow with a report of his findings and recommend that she be put back on her chemotherapy schedule.
Pray that they will be able to get her worked back in quickly and that the chemo will continue to be effective as it has been on previous rounds. Also, the national news has been reporting that there is a worldwide shortage of Doxil which is one of the chemotherapy drugs that Cheryl is receiving so also be in prayer that local supplies will be adequate.
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