Yesterday was a Dr. O'Shaughnessy (my oncologist) day. Priscilla and Dr. O came marching in the room like a parade...clapping and hugging me. Michele joined in by shaking her maracas (my 1/2 filled Lapatinib bottles). They were so happy for me and incredibly pleased with the pathology report. So it dispelled any lingering worries I had about the stubborn cancer that was still remaining when I had my mastectomy. Dr. O explained it was just one milk duct. Again...not any more!!! She is very pleased.
According to Priscilla and Dr. O. the work we did in the clinical trial has meant changes to dosages for other patients and other good things regarding Tykerb neoadjuvantly. So that was a very proud moment for me.
We had a good laugh with Dr. O. We talked about my radiation oncologist who (whom?) I will be meeting in the next week or two. Then I will start radiation in June. Dr. Grant recommended Dr. Cheek and Dr. O agreed. My witty sister Michele got a chuckle that Ms. Moons will be working with Dr. Cheek. Get it?.....Moons...Moon.....Cheek? Do you get it? Okay, I will just tell you that Dr. O cracked up (ha! sorry) and Michele was laughing....and I was faking laughing because it took me a full 2 minutes to get the joke. LOL Anyway, Dr. O. said he is wonderful and funny (he would get the joke right away) so I look forward to meeting the next member of my awesome care team.
Yesterday was also a chemo day. It was a very long day. We left the house at 8:20 and left Baylor at close to 3:00. Lots of waiting around. But the chemo took longer too because I got what is called a "loading dose". They gave me 3 times as much as normal to kick start this process. I feel okay. I will definitely be going back to bed soon though.
I haven't posted pictures in a while so below are some recent ones.
This one is Oscar and Angelica playing while I was in the hospital. Megan & Suzanne took this so they could bring it up to me in my hospital room.
So here I am blowing a kiss right back to them. Too bad I look so scary! LOL
Here is our newest pet....a bullfrog tadpole. A "Texas Croaker" to be more specific. I had to include a shot of my hand next to it to show its size. The thing is HUGE...and almost a full bullfrog now. It is a wonderful science project right here at home as we watch it turn from tadpole into frog.
xoxo
9 comments:
Congratulayions Mo- You paved the way for so many more women to receive the same awesome results that you have achieved. Thank you so much! BTW- I can't wait to meet the lastest Moon...Mr. Croaker.
Maureen,
You don't know me, but I am Sara Carlyon's (Enzbrenner) best friend and she is the one who directed me to your blog. She knew I would be interested in it because I lost my mom to breast cancer in 1998 when she was only 43 years old. Being a daughter and a family member of someone who fought this battle; I just wanted to tell you that you are truly an inspiration!!!! I find myself crying and laughing all at the same time while reading your blogs! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, and your family!!
God Bless!!
Sumer Dupree
Way to go Maureen - Arthur and Mike want me to tell you how much you totally rock!
much, much love,
Tari
you are beautiful!! such good news! The drains wow they can be youch!! You should be so proud...tykerb is really an important treatment and will become so through trials like this for so many her2 patients....good job girl!!!
The Dr chedk and Moon so funny:)!!!
Keep healing you are a rock star...fists up we never give up!! JoAnna
ps...great pixs
Kisses to you, my dear! I'm shaking my maracas and hips and everything else over here--I'm so happy for you and proud of you! --Janice.
Awesome! You do NOT look scary!! You look like a warrior on the verge of VICTORY!!!
PS. It's incredible you always have room for another pet!
BIG HUGS from the Howays!!!
Congratulations Maureen! You worked so hard and now it is paying off. Your "scrapping" attitude has also helped other women. I, personally, am thankful to you for that.
I love the pictures of the kids...and Mr. Croaker.
Much Love, Janet
Hi Mimi,
I loved catching up with you via the blog. Loved the jokes, the photos and the frog - you rock!
We are all so proud of you for participating in the trial study, and to know that you have made such a big impact in the world at such a young age - the only word is AWESOME.
Sending you and the kids lot of love. God bless you Mimi.
Molly
That is great Maureen. You are a Trooper!!!!!!!!!!!!
I may have to add our hermit crab to your collection of pets over there! You are a better pet owner than me!! The ants came in the window for his food...I think I am done!!!!LOL!!!
Lorrie
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