From the article written on Letswinpc.org

Here is the post that was published on this webpage.   I posted it on facebook too!
https://letswinpc.org/my-treatment/2019/01/30/choosing-the-strongest-chemotherapy-for-pancreatic-cancer/

Early Morning Thoughts and Updates

      Yesterday, Jan.23, 2019, I went in for a treatment of Gemzar only.  I did not see the doctor this treatment.  I guess they only schedule doc appointments every month unless you are really "bad".  They took my regular blood work without taking the blood for the tumor marker this time. I did ask for the Ativan again this time because last time I didn't feel so great without it during the treatment and had to ask for it at the end which meant they had to put in a order.....this time I asked ahead of time:)
         So, this morning I have been browsing a website called "http://letswinpc.org".   It has tons of information about pancreatic cancer, treatments, research and is rather overwhelming in the "days" it would take to read everything but one can read under certain topics which are of interest. 
          The main reason I am looking at this website is that I was notified by them to share my story, since a few months ago I was interviewed on our local ABC channel WSET-TV here in Lynchburg, VA. 
           So, supposedly on Jan. 30, 2019, my "story" will be published on their website.  Since there are so many pancreatic patients' stories and videos, I am sure we will have to search and I will include what I can on facebook and my blog.

https://letswinpc.org/promising-science/2019/01/22/parp-inhibitor-approval-pancreatic-cancer/
        That is all for today!   
           May the Lord bless you and keep you.  May the Lord make His face to shine upon you.  May the Lord lift His countenance upon you and give you Peace. Amen

Update on CT Scan and Thoughts

Wednesday was my exam at the cancer center and my chemo treatment.  My CT scan came back with all the tumors slightly smaller, including those in my lungs.  My doctor would like to start the pill (Lynparza) but can see that the chemo is still working.        We were both surprised that the tumor marker was slowly going up but the tumors are going down. Just goes to show that tumor markers cannot fully be relied upon.       Praise the Lord always!        I do have some side effects that are making a slight problem including swollen feet, ankles and part of the leg, especially the left leg so yesterday I had an ultrasound at the radiology associates right after the chemo.  I haven't heard that I have blood clots so I guess no news is good news unless the doctor wasn't in today when the report came in:)         Also, Dr. Paul cut out the Abraxane and just gave me Gemzar yesterday to see if that will affect the breast redness and swelling. So good so far on that test:)  Guess it didnt help on the foot swelling though:)  I still have foot neuropathy which isn't painful but my feet are very numb.  From what I have read, I will always have that!         Well, that is the report for this week. At least all that I can remember.  If I can't remember everything, I just blame it on "chemo brain:)          On a lighter note, I finished my knitted hat.  I now have 2.  One was knit by my friend and pastor  Martha Kearse, and she kindly gave me the pattern and I knit one.  The funny thing is I made several "big" mistakes which I didn't realize until I was done and mine is much bigger than hers because I added too many rows.   Oh well, it  is just a hat and I will wear it:):)  Have to wear something on my bald head.