OSU said they had nothing more for me...so my friend, Ruth call CTCA and within a few days we were on our way to Philidelphia. We left on Thursday, May 19th for a 6 day trip (supposed to be). I was to have all my assessments done on Fri, Mon, & Tues. Friday went well. We were very impressed with the whole place. It's set up like a hotel. Their Culinary (as they called it) Dept is 98% organic. They believe in the naturapathic and spiritual areas also. It was a very relaxing place!
We had a room at the Radisson (courtesy of CTCA) and were hanging out on Saturday. I was very weak and not eating well. My weight was down. I basically felt like I was laying in the hotel room dying!! I felt aweful! Then Ruth insisted that we go to the hospital for dinner, so we hopped on the bus and were there in about 25 minutes. I was still nauseous but tried some mashed potatoes. Two bites later I was vomiting. Ruth called security who called the Nursing Supervisor and before you knew it I was admited. THANK YOU GOD!!! I had been praying something like this would happen. I needed help!!!
The hospitalist doc put me on TPN & fluids right away and they gave me something for the nausea. TPN is Total Parental Nutrition which supplies all your daily vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, ect. By Sunday I was feeling better already!!!
On Monday I had ALL disciplines of docs in; Oncology, Hospitalist, Surgeon, Urology (bun & creatnine were elevated which ended up just being dehydration). Then there were other depts: nutrition, pain management, naturalpathic, and spiritual. They also put in a Hickman line which is two tubes exiting my left chest area. This is so they could start the TPN. Yeah, no more peripheral IV's in my arms!!! I'm tired of bruises!
Dr. Willis is the Oncologist who they say is in the top three in the country! He is very nice also. He says we have options. So he will begin my chemo of Carboplatin & Doxil very soon. Then I will come back in two weeks for a second round. After that I will have another PET scan done to see if there is any shrinkage.
Please God, help this chemo combination work for my tumors. Allow my earthly physicians to heal me with your help. A complete miracle is always possible. Thank you Lord for taking me this far in my journey. Without you I could not have made it! Amen
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Posted by Linda Vaughan at 8:51 PM
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It's 2010! Time to Reflect...
Almost 18 months cancer-free...how long will it last? Such an aggressive cancer, this damn Leiomyosarcoma! Every CT/MRI I have had since my completion of radiation in August 2008 was VERY stressful. Even when I didn't realize it, "SCAN"XIETY loomed in the back of head. Knowing that I had a 50% chance of the cancer returning. Wondering if NOT having chemo back then was the right path. Since my doc's hadn't dealt with many sarcomas, did they really know the BEST treatments?
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The last year and half has brought me so much joy and contentment. To be a GRANDMA! Wow. I love it! To become so much closer to my family. My sis is my best friend now! My husband and I couldn't be any closer. I get to see my daughter and her family every week when I go to babysit my little Maxton. My stepdaughter moved in with our youngest grandson, Marcus, for 6 months. He is a little angel. My Mom has been so much help to me through all my health issues. My stepdad and I have become closer than I ever thought possible. He has been down the cancer road as well. My Mother-in-law has moved closer to us and our relationship has grown. And then I began working at Samaritan and have some wonderful friends! I love that place so much! It's worth the 45 minute drive.
I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE!
And I know how to live it...by the seat of my pants! :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer (or tequila) in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "woo hoo, what a ride"
**HEY! DON'T FORGET TO GO TO "OLDER POSTS" JUST ABOVE THIS ON THE RIGHT. LOTS OF COOL INFO THERE TOO! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ME WITH TIM MCGRAW!
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The last year and half has brought me so much joy and contentment. To be a GRANDMA! Wow. I love it! To become so much closer to my family. My sis is my best friend now! My husband and I couldn't be any closer. I get to see my daughter and her family every week when I go to babysit my little Maxton. My stepdaughter moved in with our youngest grandson, Marcus, for 6 months. He is a little angel. My Mom has been so much help to me through all my health issues. My stepdad and I have become closer than I ever thought possible. He has been down the cancer road as well. My Mother-in-law has moved closer to us and our relationship has grown. And then I began working at Samaritan and have some wonderful friends! I love that place so much! It's worth the 45 minute drive.
I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE!
And I know how to live it...by the seat of my pants! :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer (or tequila) in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "woo hoo, what a ride"
**HEY! DON'T FORGET TO GO TO "OLDER POSTS" JUST ABOVE THIS ON THE RIGHT. LOTS OF COOL INFO THERE TOO! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ME WITH TIM MCGRAW!
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I read that you are going and hope they do what they do best!! If attitude has anything to do with it...you'll hit a home run!! Have a wonderful weekend and have fun! Then hoping the next post has something good to read about CTCA and a good tx!!
Amen Linda, Amen! You are a strong woman; a powerful dragon slayer! God is with you. He knows how special you are. Continue to have faith and put yourself in his capable hands. God Bless You!
Love,
Kathy West
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