On December 5, I will start the first round of chemo therapy with a drug called FOLFIRINOX. It is a combination drug that is very toxic. I will stay at the center for 3 1/2 hours that first time and go home with a pump that will be removed 2 days later until the next round about 12-15 days later as I understand it. If I can tolerate this for 2 months, they will test to see if it is helping to shrink the tumor, then I will decide if I can keep it up:) If it does not work, I will go on the advice of my oncologist.
I am so grateful for all the support I receive every day from family and friends who keep in touch and encourage me even on little things. For example, today the pedicure girl was supposed to come to the house and give me a pedicure. I was not feeling well and I just didn't know if I should cancel. But, with encouragement from my daughters and my sister I decided to take a pain pill and get up and do it anyway. As soon as she came, it was a different story altogether. We chatted, Ruthie came over, she was so gentle and encouraging. She shared that her step mom was a nurse at the oncology center and that her Grandma was a friend of ours from our church. Small world! She was a great massager for my feet and legs and I was so blessed to have had her come. It was a real boost:)
All the little ways daily that people and situations help encourage are so appreciated when life is getting "serious". We must remember to praise the Lord and thank the Lord for all these little things that come up.
This afternoon Hailey brought the grandkids over for a visit. I got to hold little MacGyver who is already 4 weeks old.
"How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
and feel the pride and joy he gives,
but greater still the calm assurance,
this child can face uncertain days because He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives."
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Hola Mimita, todos los días sigo el blog esperando leer como esta tu evolución, espero que todo ande bien y que más pronto de lo que esperamos podamos recibir tu milagro, aclamando a Dios por tu vida... dulce Mimita
Thank you for posting these accounts of what you are going through in this new journey of yours. Your faith will keep you through this, and your loving family and friends will be there to comfort, encourage and pray for you. I am keeping you in my daily prayers that the Lord will sustain you through each coming day. May He give you rest, peace, endurance, and comfort.
Hi Mimi is Carlos
Just a question . You said had cáncer of the pancreaas, but the histology says ( biopsy ) :
But , what type, locaation of the tumor inside the páncreas, how the diagnosis was made ? biopsy , CAT scan , RMN , ecoendoscope , CA19-9.
Metastaasis ?
Phase I or II or III ?
FOLFIRINOX is excellent ( combinaation of Leucovotin, 5FU,Camptosar and Eloxatin )
Hope the best . God is great
Hi Carlos, I am really scared of the drugs but I know I should go ahead and do it. Did you read my post from this morning? My sister says I should go to the counselling and listen to them first:):) The doctor that did the endoscopy in Charlottesville, VA (USA) did not state what phase....just the marker was very high. I don't know what "tumor marker" means. I had an ultrasound first, then the CAT Scan, then the MRI, then the endoscopia.....I had the MRI and the needle biopsy in the Charlottesville, VA. I was told the first time, after the MRI that my tumor, near the duct is inoperable. That is what the doctor who performs Whipple surgeries there told me. thank you for your reassurance on the FOLFIRINOX. The doctor that performed the needle biopsy did not see mastasis on the liver from her view!!! But, it appears 2 very small spots, very tiny on the MRI. I guess they assume! Thanks Carlos for all your thoughts and prayers, I really appreciate the support from you... God is great and I just need to have faith I am going ahead the right way for me. Our granddaughter graduates from high school in June. i would like to live until then and even longer if the Lord wills it and I can stand the chemo!!!!
Hello sweet Mimi! Thank you so much for keeping us posted on how you feel and what is happening in the medical world. I still can't believe you have pancreatic cancer. I never know what to say to someone that is ill - but I just want you to know how much I love you and am praying for you. I want to do something for you, and yet I know prayer is really the best thing I can do. I was so very happy to see you @ Oakwood on Sunday. I had been talking to Nancy, my twin about you. Stay strong and know that God is walking with you every step of the way. You are such a wonderful person and I'm just one of the MANY that love you. Let God's love and nourishment support and surround you. I pray for God's peace that passeth all understanding.....Love always, Susan
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