We have a surgery date: October 6. It's a real day, and I am guessing that I am going to have to deal with it as reality.
I learned that the cyst in my ovary is only a benign, normal cyst. Whew. It was expected to be benign, but, as I've said before, we'll take any and all good news as a victory.
Dr. Bergsland also said that the UCSF tumor board (a group of doctors associated with the GI/Oncology at UCSF who discuss specific cases) heard my "case" last night. The Board agreed that I should try a new type of chemo Folfiri, possibly with Avastin and Erbitux It will probably begin one month post surgery... and here I go again.
I am glad that there is still something that we can do to fight this, but the 6 month chemo sentence is a sad one for me. Adeline has spent more than half of her life with me in hospitals and chemotherapy. It's become the norm, I suppose. I hate the thought of wishing the days away.. the inevitable effect of chemotherapy. Time with my family is so precious, and, yet, I want the time passed so that the treatment hell will be over.
Despite all the fear in the air, the kids are happy noodling around and exploring. And that's good.
Oh Abundant One! Fret not. Good things are happening on Oct. 6. There is chemo to do and though you will be worn out and feeling yuck beyond words there is plenty of love to replenish you when you are ready.
Abundantly,
Jenna
Posted by: Jenna | September 23, 2009 at 05:20 AM
I'll be thinking of you on October 6th. You are doing wonderful. Stay strong. All will be well again soon.
Posted by: Soyeba | September 23, 2009 at 03:04 PM
Coley, Hallelujah for the cyst news...Now go get that nasty bastard. You have a huge team behind you...wish you could spread all the pain amongst us all to lighten yours.
much love, kate and leeds
Posted by: kate | September 23, 2009 at 05:24 PM
glad the ovary has just a cyst. My thoughts have been with you, Tom and the kids. Can't wait to hug you and hope I can be of some help and do something to ease some of your fears. You are one strong lady - the strongest i have ever known. All my love
Posted by: Babu | September 25, 2009 at 09:19 PM
hi, coley, just catching up. thinking of you and sending lots of love. the pictures on your blog are stunning, as is the subject matter! your warmth and beautiful energy shine through. one more hurdle, know that you are surrounded with unlimited support! lots of hugs, dawn
Posted by: Dawn | September 26, 2009 at 06:28 PM