Gathering the pieces
Posted by stephanie on March 5th, 2008
I had my visit with the cardiologist Feb 27 and it went well. I had to stop by The Center to pick up my lab work from the previous Friday. We were running a CT for screening to check to if the new drug was effective. I noticed my tumor markers were quite high after leaving. I spent 3 business days trying to make contact with my team at the Center. I didn’t hardly sleep for many of the days; I was so anxious. We have our chest & abd scan for Monday.
| Tumor Marker | Range |
Aug |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
| CA 15-3 |
0-31 |
183.7 |
- |
- |
400.6 |
- |
155.2 |
1232.0 |
| CA 27-29 |
0-38 |
430.0 |
678.0 |
655.0 |
727.7 |
691.5 |
363.7 |
1997.0 |
| CEA |
0-3 |
- |
- |
- |
1.8 |
2.1 |
5.6 |
3.4 |
I gathered my fan club: John, Mom and Kim (my sister) and we went to clinic March 5th. I have been having dizzy episodes and confusion this past week. I felt sure it was related to my anxiety and lack of sleep. This appoint was scheduled to review all my test results from my screening: lab work, chest xray, and CT of the chest and abdomen.
After reviewing my complaints, lab work and ct scans. A STAT Head CT was scheduled for the afternoon. Our next visit with Dr. Young will be March 7th. We can not take Avastin if we have a brain tumor.
March 7th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Prayers for you and yours, Steph!!!! Jim & Connie
March 7th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
I cannot believe how in tuned we are with other. Not 5 minutes after I left an update message you called me. Remember I can drive, talk, walk, laugh, cry, or just sit in silence with you anytime you want or need me too. I love being your friend and having you in my life.
HCF
Kathe
March 18th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Steph, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, keep fighting the fight!