As we wrote recently, Cathy’s latest scan and tumor growth had created some issues and her oncologist referred her to a urologist to check out. So, in addition to going for her chemo treatment this past week, Cathy and Kyle made two trips into the city for the urologist and also for more tests/scans. The concern was whether there was a blockage from the kidney.
Happily, we all breathed a sigh of relief when Cathy got the call from the urologist to say the tube was not blocked. We are ever hopeful that the chemo will stop the tumor from any further growth.
As you may know, Cathy is a big sports fan and a wonderful distraction for the past few weeks has been the play of the NY Rangers (hockey) and the NY Knicks (basketball). Although basketball is not her favorite sport, she and Blue House are in ‘Linsanity’ land. Now that they’re living in NY, Cathy has been able to watch all the Ranger games - made even more enjoyable since they’re winning a lot this year. Of course, Carrigan is becoming a sports fan and can easily recognize the different sports and equipment already.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Gung Hay Fat Choy
Team Cathy wishes a Happy Chinese New Year to our extended family and friends who celebrate this occasion. The Year of the Dragon arrived on Monday, January 23, 2012 and according to one web site, “the dragon is considered a benevolent creature that brings good luck.” Along with everyone’s prayers and good thoughts, it never hurts to have good luck.
Cathy’s uncle and aunt hosted their annual ‘dim sum’ luncheon for the family which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. It’s a new year’s tradition for married adults to give red envelopes with money to children as a good luck symbol. Carrigan learned to recite ‘Gung Hay Fat Choy’ which she did so well many times upon receiving the red envelopes.
Last Wednesday, Cathy received her second chemo treatment which included the new drug, Irinotecan (eye-ree-noh-tee-kan). As you know, the last scan indicated increased tumor growth. Although you never want to hear that the cancer has become more active, knowing this has allowed her doctor to treat her symptoms more effectively. Happily since the last scan Cathy’s symptoms have largely been alleviated. This has been a bit of a silver lining for us.
Nautrally, we will still be watching her symptoms closely until the next scan. Another possible silver lining is that if the Irinotecan holds the cancer at bay and even makes progress she will be able to remain on it indefinitely, unlike the Oxaliplatin that did such a good job stopping the cancer initially but had a dosage limit.
Cathy’s uncle and aunt hosted their annual ‘dim sum’ luncheon for the family which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. It’s a new year’s tradition for married adults to give red envelopes with money to children as a good luck symbol. Carrigan learned to recite ‘Gung Hay Fat Choy’ which she did so well many times upon receiving the red envelopes.
Last Wednesday, Cathy received her second chemo treatment which included the new drug, Irinotecan (eye-ree-noh-tee-kan). As you know, the last scan indicated increased tumor growth. Although you never want to hear that the cancer has become more active, knowing this has allowed her doctor to treat her symptoms more effectively. Happily since the last scan Cathy’s symptoms have largely been alleviated. This has been a bit of a silver lining for us.
Nautrally, we will still be watching her symptoms closely until the next scan. Another possible silver lining is that if the Irinotecan holds the cancer at bay and even makes progress she will be able to remain on it indefinitely, unlike the Oxaliplatin that did such a good job stopping the cancer initially but had a dosage limit.
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