Genetic and Weather Forecasting

When the oncologist at MSK recommended at her first visit that Cathy should see the geneticist, we were speculating the reasons for this suggestion. In the area of cancer research, it appears that genetics is the latest forefront and some newer treatments have come about due to this research.

Cathy had a visit with the geneticist and recently got the results from some tests they did. They tested for two genetic mutations: Lynch Disease and MYH Associated Polyposis (MAP). The tests came back negative for both which we consider good news. There would have been more serious implications for Carrigan if they found a definite genetic mutation. Although this doesn’t answer a lot of questions regarding the origin of Cathy’s cancer, it may help researchers as they work on unraveling cancer’s mystery.

Cathy’s latest chemo session this week went well. Although the oncologist said that sometimes they see more side effects with treatment #7, fortunately Cathy didn’t fall into that group.

In the meantime, athough Cathy and Kyle moved away from Florida, it looks like they didn’t get away from hurricanes. It sounds like NY is going to get hit by Hurricane Irene while she stayed away from Florida.  We are preparing for high winds and heavy rain but  hoping it won’t be as bad as they’re forecasting.