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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Treatment-Had my first one  |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 11:32:50 AM
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Hi, there ladies. I saw my Medical Oncologist Tuesday. I start this program Monday, April 7, 2008 with Avastin. It is an antiangiogenic. What it does is prevent new blood vessel formation to the tumor and sometimes cuts off exisiting blood vessels. Therefore, the tumor shrinks or stays the same and usually does not spread any further. I am really excited about this. These drugs are the wave of the future care and treatment of cancer. Avastin is used in colon cancer and lung cancer and ovarian cancer already with very good success.
I am still doing all my things-juicing, supplements, herbs, acupuncture, shiatsu, reiki work. I am saying my affirmations and constantly reprogramming my brain with positive thoughts. I am praying for God's healing light and energy to work and opening myself to receive his blessings.
So, now just enjoying each day. I wake up and thnak God for today and go to bed thanking him again. I am feeling really good and looking forward to our first camping trip in about three weeks. I am keeping busy sewing and starting spring cleaning. it always feels good to be working and doing and spending time with family.
Thank you all for prayers and please keep me in them still. I feel like I am about to turn the corner and all my prayers are being answered right now in front of me. I keep working on my attitude. Let all good things happen.
Hi, Ladies. I had my first treatment of Avastin today. It went really well. The worst stress was getting there (accident in front of us) and all the steps of waiting to get to the infusion-wait for nurse, access port and do bloodwork, wait for doctor, wait to be called in for treatment, wait for drug to be mixed, finally get it administered. It was a short infusion of only 30 minutes. Yeah!!! I only got a little increase in blood pressure today, not enough to worry about and a slight headache (maybe more from stress!) Hurray!!
Good news. I started researching a supplement called TM (ammonium tetrathiomolybdate) that works as an antiangiogenic. It acutally works on all THREE pathways of new blood vessel formation of tumors instead of just one (like Avastin) by lowering copper in the body. It takes three months to work its full effect as tumors can store enough copper that long. Guess where copper is stored? Liver, where my recent recurrence is located. Pretty sneaky there. Anyway, I did my searching, but I need a doctor's prescription, so tomorrow I will call both medical oncologist and family doctor to have them read up and order blood tests and prescription. I am pretty excited about this. It worked for a woman on my gyn cancer online support group. She was considered terminal, no more treatment options and is still alive and well SIX YEARS later. It is reasonable cost wise as well.
If you can, just pray for open hearts and minds with the doctors tomorrow. There are very few side effects of this, anemia being the one which is resolved by adjusting amounts of TM. I just feel like this is a good choice for me right now. Praying for doctors to read and try something a bit newer, but with good results so far.
Country girl in NE PA |
Edited by - suzyhomemaker on Apr 08 2008 03:43:58 AM |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 11:42:25 AM
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Three things happened when I read your post. Tears came into my eyes to read positive news. I felt so light I thought my chair and I were both going to rise up off the floor. And then, the sun suddenly came out over my shoulder and lit up my office. The weather forecast for today was/is rain, rain, rain and four more inches of rain. No sun was supposed to be anywhere! Good signs for good news! :D
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 1:58:19 PM
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Clare I will be keeping you in my thoughts.
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
Rich or Poor, It Dont matter We're all the same everybodys hungry in a different way....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 2:10:52 PM
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Clare! What wonderful Amazing news! I am so glad your doctors are following the medicine that you wanted to go with! I know your positive thoughts about this medicine will help speed it to where it needs to go and make it work stronger and more powerfully! You are wonderful and an inspiration!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 2:41:08 PM
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Great news Clare!!! Will of course continue my prayers.
Hugs, Kathy |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 3:00:26 PM
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Clare, glad you have a plan of attack for this tumor ... it simply doesn't stand a chance. I'm adding my farmgirl prayers to the others already surrounding you ... thanks for letting us know the update and yes, Let all good things happen for you!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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Farm Girl 2
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Becky
Willis
VA
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 6:58:51 PM
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You are definately an inspiration. You will be in prayers for sure. Yes as Jo says, Let all good things happen for you!
A great big farmgirl hug for you and your family,
Becky
Loving Living Simply!
http://sunnymorningfarm.blogspot.com |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 7:13:16 PM
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Sweet Clare,
I don't know you other than seeing your swaps in the sewing section but I do recognize good energy.  You are doing fantastic with keeping your mind aligned and your body nourished and you are totally open to recieve blessings.
There is a symphony of prayers circling you all day and all night without ceasing. 
Please keep us updated so we know how to help you.
((((((hugs and love)))))
Stephanie
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 05:40:42 AM
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Clare, glad to hear your good news about the new medicine. You are still in my prayers and I hope that you continue to feel good and keep improving every day.
(((Hugs)))
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 05:54:41 AM
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Hi Clare,
So glad that you are starting to feel better. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that you will continue to do so. Hopefuly the turning corner will bring you nothing but good from now on!
Take care,
Marcy
It is such a happiness when good people get together-
and they always do-
Jane Austen- Emma
Farmgirl #170
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 06:38:33 AM
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Hi Clare, What great news that you are starting the treatment you think is the best, and it certainly sounds encouraging...I will be thinking of you and sending positive energy your way. Take good care, Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 06:59:32 AM
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Dear Clare, this is realy good news. Your still in my most positive thoughts and daily prayers, have a peacefull and happy week-end, filled with love.
Corinne
Sister # 101 |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2008 : 08:18:37 AM
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Clare as always you are in my prayers. Positive thoughts sister! You can beat this thing.
Hugs and love and much healing light pouring down on you
Annika |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2008 : 08:36:00 AM
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Clare, I am so glad you are going with the medicine you felt was right for you. I feel such good thoughts about this. Just keep doing what you feel is right for you. It is wonderful that you are enjoying your life and doing all the things you want. That is what life should be all about. My prayers and good thoughts are with you always.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 5:28:12 PM
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What great news, you are so smart to research everything. Our doctors can be great, but they don't know everything. Your positive energy just shines through....more power to you, girl. I will be sending positive energy your way.....Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 5:40:15 PM
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Good for you taking things into your own hands! Your doctors should be thrilled with your determination! Good thoughts beiong sent your way and prayers being sent heavenward.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 6:01:06 PM
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Clare that is wonderful news.. I will be praying.. I wonder if your green smoothies will help counteract the anemia. hmmm..
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 7:51:02 PM
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Wonderful news...I continue to keep you in my daily prayers...(((((hugs)))))
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2008 : 04:23:58 AM
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Good news, Clare! Praying...
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
There is a Redeemer. |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
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Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2008 : 07:48:50 AM
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Clare, good news...thinking of you.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Treatment-Had my first one |
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Treatment-Had my first one
