Wednesday, November 30, 2011

CT results in and just treading water

I had my appointment with Dr K yesterday. I was not expecting any good results. Meghan came with me, and for her to come with me means she was thinking the same as I was. The outcome could have been worst but now have more to play on my mind. The tumors on my liver are stable and are about the same size as previous scan, so reasonably happy with that. My tumor markers are still rising and are over 100 now. Not good. This scan also showed 3 spots in my lungs which at this stage can not be identified as they are small in size. Dr K played down the fact they maybe tumors, but it is really hard to get it out of your head when my tumor markers are rising and no growth in the liver. Seems a big coincidence!! We have decided to continue the same treatment for now, but had a lengthy discussion on what treatments are available when we feel the current treatment is no longer working. We still have one more protocol left to try before I need to call on my last resort down in Melbourne. So looks like I will be around for a while yet which is positive, but am preparing myself for some tough times over the next year. Still working full time and loving my job, but Dr K keeps telling me to slow down. I think I will have no choice soon, as even now I get to 3 o'clock in the afternoon and I hit a brick wall. I must admit I have been lucky thus far to be able to continue a normal life, well as normal as you can when you have the weight of cancer on you. I am about to embark on some pet therapy. Yes we are getting a dog. My dream of having a Boxer is about to come true. Ralph (that is his name) will be joining the family after Christmas. I will attach a picture on my next blog.
If nothing else, I have learnt to enjoy everyday and not get bogged down in the minor speed bumps we encounter. I hope everyone can take something from this as life is too short for negativity.

5 comments:

  1. Always great to read your blog and know how things are tracking. Have a great Xmas with the family and of course Ralph.

    Glenn & Tor

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  2. 2012....Dawn of a new dog! WOOF :) Teena & Doug

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  3. Thinking of you and the family David with your latest results... hang in there. Certainly good advice to "enjoy everyday and don't get bogged down in minor speed bumps". The new addition to your family will be wonderful i'm sure. Have a great Christmas. Mel (and Tim, Sienna, Ryder)

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  4. Hey mate, have a great Christmas. Will be thinking of you. Johnny P.

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  5. Hey Chook, hang in there mate, you guys have a fantastic Christmas and enjoy plenty of good Cheer, Best wishes Vicki Quinn + family xx

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