To all of my wonderful family and friends who’ve been asking about the results of my scans on November 4th. Here is a quick summary of the meeting with my oncologist and the urologist today.
My oncologist repeated that lobular breast cancer at the metastasized stage is a very difficult disease to track as it hides from scans. Still, she was incredibly positive and encouraged by how I feel. Here is some of what we discussed.
The line of treatment I’m on is currently working. There has been a reduction in ascites and less inflammation in my peritoneum. The brain MRIs were clear and showed just some inflammations from sinus infection.
What they suspected before as bone cancer—the breast cancer having metastasized in my spine—is confirmed, and now it’s showing in the sternum. I’m starting on a new regimen (injections) to treat that, in addition to the original targeted chemo.
The stent in the ureter is staying, and we’re changing it in January. Also, the report warns of colitis.
We’re again pushing my insurance company to approve an FES PET scan. My oncologist believes that will give us a better method of tracking this cancer.
How do I feel about all of this? GREAT. Do I consider it good news? ABSOLUTELY.
But most important of all, I’m extremely grateful to have your love and support, cheering me on every step of the way. Jim and I are The Little Engine That Could. We know we can…thanks to you.
Love you,
Nikoo