(Re) the Nanoknife treatment...
Wish me luck... Hope this one/doc is friendlier!
(Ps) Would you believe when i was checking my records...
i discovered that, that Specialist that rubbed me the wrong way the other day...
Was the radiologist that did my very first CT scan! Ooopz!
(Pps) Next week am visiting with a fabulous emotional therapist...
(Goodness knows i need one at the moment!) and going back to see my fabulous
Natropath/Kinesiologist ... Gotta get my head back together!!!
MEDICAL HISTORY : Ms VICKI : DOB : 01/01/1963 (CURRENT DATE : 07/07/2011)
2005: (December) Diagnosed with (LEFT) Breast cancer : O estrogen receptor status : positive (100%)
: Progesterone receptor status : positive (80%)
: HER 2 negative
2006 : Biopsy, Lumpectomy & Lymph nodes removed : x3 nodes affected from 15 removed
: Completed chemotherapy (x1 every 3wks for 7wks)
2008 : Mastectomy (Left breast) : with a spinal block instead of general anesthetic
: Radiotherapy
2009 : Oophoreyctomy (Both ovaries removed)
2010 : 2 & 1/2 mths of Arimidex hormone therapy
: (September) Diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer (Via biopsy) to the central liver : inoperable : x5 (3cm) tumors
2011 : Chemotherapy (Gemcitabine & Paditaxel) 6 of 7 cycles completed : responded well with tumor reduction from x5 to x2 tumors
: NOTE : Side effects experienced : fevers & leg rashes
: Response was to prescribe the steroid Dexamethasone
: NOTE : Side effects experienced (to Dexamethasone) : Swelling of stomach & face (ie) Secondary Cushings syndrome (Weight gain 20 kilos)
: Also experienced Lymphodema in arms and legs (Causing fluid leakage in legs)
: 3 mths of hormone treatment Femara : non-responsive : Blood work: S.CA15.3 from 104 to 548 and S.CEA 7.7 to 42.2
: PET scan completed
JUNE : Began hormone treatment Tamoxifen
*NOTES : Have completed numerous CT scans and x3 Bone scans (Films available) & have blood work copies 2011
: Other surgeries include both legs varicose veins striped (General anesthetic)
: Have Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) on right forehead (Diagnosed, untreated)
*ALLERGIES : Maxalon, Ativan, Endone & Tegaderm tape (causes blistering)
: Migraines with general anesthetic
*Currently experiencing, bloating of liver & associated liver & back pain (Still experiencing Secondary Cushings Syndrome symptoms)
*Please note dates are approximate
7 comments:
Good luck Vicki! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
xoxoxo
I want to wish you all the best with your visit to the Professor...I hope he is friendlier and has a great bedside manner. You so deserve it, dear Vicki!
Good luck...I will be thinking of you! xx
My goodness, Vicki; you've been through a ton of "stuff." Here's hoping you'll see a change.
Blessings and Bear hugs.
Hi there! Wow, what a run down of events in your life! I noticed you have (had?) lymphedema - did the swelling go away or are you still affected by it? I seem to have it in my hand and arm and it seems to come and go. Wishing you well - you definitely have a great attitude and will succeed in your fight!
friend, may i once again say this sucks?! your spirit squeezes through every one of these tests and prods.
i hope you will soon find you can just take a breath and feel better. i hope your body catches up and settles in with your amazing heart.
love
kj
What a resumé Vicki. The trauma you have come through is a testament to your spirit and strength.
Keep punching away and you will be a winner - on points or with a great big K.O.
Love and best wishes, Phil.
There are no words strong enough to convey my hatred of this monsterous disease.....BUT..there are oh-so-many words to convey my love and admiration of YOU.....the bravest woman I know...you have maintained your belief, your humour, your awareness of the magic still to be found in the world, your love of family and friends. You ARE STILL a child-at-heart - this is what makes you - YOU....a beautiful, courageous and wise woman.
I am right there - standing next to you, holding your hand, sending strength and hope.
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
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