Mom went in this morning to get her usual blood work done and then went and saw Dr. Pansegrau shortly after that. This is when Mom and Brian got the great news... Dr. Pansegrau got the results from Mom's CT Scan that she had done last week and it showed that the tumors are shrinking!!! Some have had SIGNIFICANT shrinkage-which is fantastic!! Mom's tumor markers are also down, which again is great!!
Dr. Pansegrau asked Mom if she has had any of the side effects from the chemo drug-to which Mom responded 'which one?' He told Mom and Brian that they are going to keep her on the same chemo drug and at the same level they have had since the second round (75% rather than 100%), as he figures if they put her back onto the 100% level she will end up back in the hospital again (the full dosage of Docetaxel basically wipes out the blood counts).
Mom will be having another CT Scan either just before or just after her 6th round of chemo to see if there has been any more shrinkage-at this point Dr. Pansegrau will determine if Mom needs to have more rounds of chemo. Finally some GREAT news!!!
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The Chemo Warrior
It is not a woman with a bald head! It is a Chemo Warrior!! One who proudly displays the lack of hair as her personal hard won Badge of Honour. It is a woman who, on a daily basis, looks death in the eye and spits. On a daily basis she faces metastatic cancer with courage and with dignity. How does she do it day after day? Easy, she has a huge support team behind her! A friendly voice, a warm hug, some share tears other share the laughter, some offer a soft shoulder others a kick in the butt. All have some offering to give. Keep the team alive! If you visit this blog leave a message. Just a short comment will do. Anything that lets our warrior know she is not alone and just as importantly lets the other Team Roni members know they are part of a greater force. Every part of the team is important ...a machine does not function if even small parts are missing.
Brian
BEATING CANCER IS A TEAM SPORT...GET ON A TEAM.
A Chemo Warrior and her Steed, she is in fine company. Roni, soooo happy, for you and your family. Guts do pay off and you have shown more than most. That made my day as well. Take care Sandra Erickson
Roni -I am ecstatic for you!! You are a Chemo Warrior Goddess and your fans could not be happier. You will never know the inspiration you have been to many of us and that includes your wonderful partner Brian, and your children. Battle ON and take no prisoners!
hugs, Mavis
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I'm doing the happy dance, Roni, that is so exciting to hear!!!!
We'll be meeting in a few weeks, I'll let you know the date as soon as it has been determined :)
You freaking rock!!!!!
Cheers,
Kyle
YAY!!
See, sometimes shrinkage is a good thing !!!!!
I am freaking extatic !!
Um, sorry to be dumb, but what are tumor markers?
Congrats Roni, I am so happy for you !
Suzanne W.
Fantastic news Roni. Keep up the good work
Hugs
LoriShelton
I agree with Brian, a single warrior cannot defeat an army, but a multiude of combatants can overcome any obstacle. Keep fighting girl!!!!
Yahoo!!!! Its about time you had news like this. Keep on fighting, you know we are all behind you.
Hugs & Kisses
Rick and I are SOOO very happy to hear your great news!!
All the tough days, and aches and pains have paid off so far, and will continue throughout the remainder of the treatments, I'm sure!
You always know that we're behind and beside you 100%. Now that we're back home, we'll be getting together, too, to provide support in person.
Keep up your stamina, keep up the fight, and we're in there with ya!
Love ya!
Chantal and Rick
Roni and Team Roni!
Wilkie and I are so happy to hear the good news about your tumor shrinking. You are winning the fight girl! You have really earned the Chemo Warrior Medal of Courage. You are both an inspiration and a role model for everyone! My Family could not be prouder of your Family! You are winning the war one battle at a time! Love and support!
Rae and Wilkie
Hi woman, you have been my friend for many years and you being a fighter has been an inspiration for me. Your spirit can not be broken by something called cancer or chemo....you don't back off...
You have a heart of a lion....I just hope that the guy upstairs sees all this and will grant me a wish to have you as a friend for a long time....
Love you, Mila
That is awesome news!! :) You are in my thoughts. I know that you will pull through, after all a girl guide is strong :) You have a lot of support. *hugs*
Tamarra Cameron
Roni, that is the best news that you could possibly have.
Your attitude through all of this has been amazing and I am sure that in itself has contributed to the great results.
I am so proud to be a part of this journey with you.
Sincerely
Daphne
yeehaw
the universe has sent you a most excellent early birthday present
hugshugshugs
niki
wwwwoooooohoooo,
I am so happy for you. Mom was ecstatic in Italy when she heard, she said to say hello and she is sending you a huge hug and kiss!!!
Hope to see you soon, maybe this weekend if you're free?? Let me know!!
xoxo
Brian darling - we haven't met but I love you man! love this Chemo Warrior post.
Roni - you's done good - both in the battle and with your man pick.
Hugs, love and laughter,'
Bonnie (without blue hair now).
Bald is beautiful baby!!!
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