Hi again. Just before 7pm the surgeons were finishing up with Kate. The surgeon who spoke to Rich said that they removed the adrenal gland and it went very well. Big yay!
Morellen
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
quick update
Peeps-
Greetings from hospital land. Just wanted to get word out that Kate will have surgery on left adrenal gland tomorrow (Wed) afternoon. Was visiting when surgeon and his team swept in - much like the queen with her corgis - and he seemed very confident in tomorrow's procedure. Meanwhile Kate's drug cocktail is doing a sweet job of keeping her comfy. And sleepy.
Rich said an update will be up in a day or two with post-surgery info.
Keep the good vibe vibing.
Morellen
Greetings from hospital land. Just wanted to get word out that Kate will have surgery on left adrenal gland tomorrow (Wed) afternoon. Was visiting when surgeon and his team swept in - much like the queen with her corgis - and he seemed very confident in tomorrow's procedure. Meanwhile Kate's drug cocktail is doing a sweet job of keeping her comfy. And sleepy.
Rich said an update will be up in a day or two with post-surgery info.
Keep the good vibe vibing.
Morellen
Monday, July 27, 2009
Things are moving fast
I"m going for a PET scan today at 2 (no food or drink until then) And tentative surgery schedule for Wed....dont know the time yet. The point of the surgery is to remove a mass in the adrenal gland on the left side...right where it hurts. Keep those prayers coming!
Much love, Kate
Much love, Kate
Thursday, July 23, 2009
New Twist!
I'm sitting in the waiting room of the admitting office of Brigham and Women's waiting for a room to free up.
Yesterday we saw the cardiologist---the great news is the heart is fine. It's been through a lot but it is just fine...no worries.
However while we were here I had an abdominal CT scan because of some pain in my left flank area. They have found a 6 cm soft tissue mass (I read tumor) so they want to check it out. I'll be in the hospital for a few days. Tomorrow they will do a needle biopsy to get some initial information and then I guess we go from there.
Seems like there's a lot going on. Will keep you posted. Email messages always welcome. It's kind of a boring place here.
Much love, Kate
Yesterday we saw the cardiologist---the great news is the heart is fine. It's been through a lot but it is just fine...no worries.
However while we were here I had an abdominal CT scan because of some pain in my left flank area. They have found a 6 cm soft tissue mass (I read tumor) so they want to check it out. I'll be in the hospital for a few days. Tomorrow they will do a needle biopsy to get some initial information and then I guess we go from there.
Seems like there's a lot going on. Will keep you posted. Email messages always welcome. It's kind of a boring place here.
Much love, Kate
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Another Delay
Just when you thought everything was planned, it turns out it is now unplanned. Just saw the Doc today and he wants to delay the chemo and radiation for some amount of time...to be determined. He has also referred me to a cardiologist in Boston but can't see him till Aug. 3rd.
Maybe this is a blessing in disguise...we might not have to drive into Hyannis every day of August for radiation!
Will keep you posted as I know more.
Much love, Kate
Maybe this is a blessing in disguise...we might not have to drive into Hyannis every day of August for radiation!
Will keep you posted as I know more.
Much love, Kate
Friday, July 10, 2009
8 week milestone
Yesterday marked 8 weeks out from surgery. In one way it doesn't seem like that long a time for such major surgery. On the other hand, it feels like forever. My progress improves daily in baby steps, but as I look back to 4 weeks ago, I know I'm so much better than I was.
I have 2 more glorious weeks of R & R or healing time before the chemo and radiation start. Don't be surprised if I come around looking for some rides...to Hyannis...in the summertime. Doesn't that sound fun!
PT is coming along very well...much less pain and increased range of motion. That's the goal.
I also got my radiation tattoos the other day. Three very little ink dots (permanent, just a little something to remind me of this time in my life in case I forget) that are used to line up the laser beam at the same place every day.
I'm trying to enjoy the summer sun. I hope you are too.
Much love, Kate
I have 2 more glorious weeks of R & R or healing time before the chemo and radiation start. Don't be surprised if I come around looking for some rides...to Hyannis...in the summertime. Doesn't that sound fun!
PT is coming along very well...much less pain and increased range of motion. That's the goal.
I also got my radiation tattoos the other day. Three very little ink dots (permanent, just a little something to remind me of this time in my life in case I forget) that are used to line up the laser beam at the same place every day.
I'm trying to enjoy the summer sun. I hope you are too.
Much love, Kate
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
We have a plan
We saw the oncologist yesterday and he and the radiation oncologist have come up with a plan that seems to be manageable. They are going to give me the next 4 weeks to continue my healing/recovery process. Then starting on July 27 I will begin radiation and chemo concurrently.
The radiation will be 5 days a week for 5 weeks. I will have to go to Hyannis every day and will get a little blast of radiation daily.
Yesterday the oncologist said that best results happen when the radiation and chemo are done at the same time. So I will get a low dose of chemo once a week during the 5 weeks. And he thought the side affects would be less because the dosage will be less. All along he has promised two more rounds of chemo and basically at the end of the 5 weeks I will have received the equivalent of two rounds but they will just be smaller doses each week.
Sounds to me like August is going to be full of fun! But the good news is I will be finished by the end of the month.
We continue to be grateful to all for the delicious meals. I so appreciate not having to cook every night. With my energy so low, I just don't think I could do it.
I started PT in earnest today...oh yeah...feeling it! I'm sure it will get better soon.
Much love, Kate
The radiation will be 5 days a week for 5 weeks. I will have to go to Hyannis every day and will get a little blast of radiation daily.
Yesterday the oncologist said that best results happen when the radiation and chemo are done at the same time. So I will get a low dose of chemo once a week during the 5 weeks. And he thought the side affects would be less because the dosage will be less. All along he has promised two more rounds of chemo and basically at the end of the 5 weeks I will have received the equivalent of two rounds but they will just be smaller doses each week.
Sounds to me like August is going to be full of fun! But the good news is I will be finished by the end of the month.
We continue to be grateful to all for the delicious meals. I so appreciate not having to cook every night. With my energy so low, I just don't think I could do it.
I started PT in earnest today...oh yeah...feeling it! I'm sure it will get better soon.
Much love, Kate
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