Sunday, March 10, 2013
Slowly Getting Better
2 weeks or so ago with the pneumonia I could not walk to my bathroom and back without getting really winded and needing to sit. Today Josh and I just took a 20 min walk outside. I mean I am slightly tired but it's a big improvement!
Monday, February 25, 2013
PNEUMONIA
On 2/8 my oncologist gave me my flu shot which gave me a slight fever and low grade flu like symptoms, perfectly normal... Then a few days later I came down with a cold. Figured it was just what had been going around. Then thank The Lord when I went to go see my medication management doctor they were a little concerned that my pulse/ox was slightly low at 92% where its usually 97-100%. My breath sounds weren't stellar either so they asked me to mention it to my primary care physician. I called them that day, and they scheduled me for the next day (I love being with the doctor who was at the hospital when I was born, not a whole lot of doctors these days can see their patients so easily next day...) So I saw him the next day ( last Wednesday ) which was the Lord's timing because i was feeling so much worse. My breath sounds did not sound good at all, especially the lower left lobe (the upper left lobe was removed a few years ago because of a recurring tumor). He prescribed antibiotics and a chest x-ray. I was in really bad shape there for a few days, and it turned out that my symptoms +the x-rays =PNEUMONIA. I had a checkup this morning and he said my lungs sounded way better. He was glad I got in to him that day cause he told me I was on the verge of needing hospital care. (I need another hospital stay like I need another hole in my head ;) (a joke my granny and pap and the rest of the family make) So I am still on the mend, but it seems to be the upswing. I just thank The Lord I had my Med Mgmt. appt. when I did because they are supposed to be every four weeks, but this one I needed to push for five, so thank The Lord that I had my appointment when I did. He works in mysterious ways, but I know He is always looking out for me. Sorry I didn't post about this sooner I have just been feeling so horrible . Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers for my health in general. Josh Curtis posted a medical update not too long ago, nothing has really changed since then if you want to know how things are with the cancer fight.
Take Care
On 2/8 my oncologist gave me my flu shot which gave me a slight fever and low grade flu like symptoms, perfectly normal... Then a few days later I came down with a cold. Figured it was just what had been going around. Then thank The Lord when I went to go see my medication management doctor they were a little concerned that my pulse/ox was slightly low at 92% where its usually 97-100%. My breath sounds weren't stellar either so they asked me to mention it to my primary care physician. I called them that day, and they scheduled me for the next day (I love being with the doctor who was at the hospital when I was born, not a whole lot of doctors these days can see their patients so easily next day...) So I saw him the next day ( last Wednesday ) which was the Lord's timing because i was feeling so much worse. My breath sounds did not sound good at all, especially the lower left lobe (the upper left lobe was removed a few years ago because of a recurring tumor). He prescribed antibiotics and a chest x-ray. I was in really bad shape there for a few days, and it turned out that my symptoms +the x-rays =PNEUMONIA. I had a checkup this morning and he said my lungs sounded way better. He was glad I got in to him that day cause he told me I was on the verge of needing hospital care. (I need another hospital stay like I need another hole in my head ;) (a joke my granny and pap and the rest of the family make) So I am still on the mend, but it seems to be the upswing. I just thank The Lord I had my Med Mgmt. appt. when I did because they are supposed to be every four weeks, but this one I needed to push for five, so thank The Lord that I had my appointment when I did. He works in mysterious ways, but I know He is always looking out for me. Sorry I didn't post about this sooner I have just been feeling so horrible . Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers for my health in general. Josh Curtis posted a medical update not too long ago, nothing has really changed since then if you want to know how things are with the cancer fight.
Take Care
Hattie
and I met with her doctors yesterday to discuss the results from her
latest full body PET/CT scan. There has been some progression. All the
tumor spots in the bone have remained stable except for one spot on her
right hip and one on her left hip that both slightly grew. The tumor in
her neck has remained the same size and looks stable. The tumors in both
her lungs remain stable, but there are
new multiple little spots in both lungs now. These spots are so small
that the doctors can't measure them on the scans at this point. Our next
course of action is to change Hattie's systemic
chemo(Votrient/Pauzapanib) to another called Everolimus in hopes that it
will treat her cancer better. To look on the bright side, it looks like
Hattie's cancer has slowed down, but is still fighting to stay alive in
her. This is going to be a long fight that could plague Hattie for the
rest of her life, but I know we can beat this with God's help. Thank you
all for your prayers.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Written by my husband Josh a few days ago:
The doctor called me with the results from Hattie's PET/CT scan yesterday after comparing them with the scans from 9 moths ago. The tumor in her left lung has grown from 5 ml to 6ml, so very small growth(good). The tumor in her right lung has stayed the same(good). The cancer that was in her lower back spinal area appears to be gone(great). The spot of cancer in a small area at the back of her ribs and the spots in her left hip remain unchanged(good). There appears to be a new spot at the top of Hattie's right leg(bad). We are taking this as good news. We are in the process of scheduling with Cyber Knife to address some of these spots and so far there is no concern for surgery. Thank you all for your continued prayers as Hattie keeps getting stronger. Thank you God for watching over my Hattiecakes.
I love Josh so much, and he has been a rock through this whole ordeal, I cannot imagine spending my life with anyone else.
(I don't know if they will do Cyberknife or not, we meet with the endocrinologist (thyroid doctor) and oncologist at the end of this week, and then I am sure we will be in contact with the radiation oncologist to decide what to do. I will try to keep everyone updated)
Hattie
The doctor called me with the results from Hattie's PET/CT scan yesterday after comparing them with the scans from 9 moths ago. The tumor in her left lung has grown from 5 ml to 6ml, so very small growth(good). The tumor in her right lung has stayed the same(good). The cancer that was in her lower back spinal area appears to be gone(great). The spot of cancer in a small area at the back of her ribs and the spots in her left hip remain unchanged(good). There appears to be a new spot at the top of Hattie's right leg(bad). We are taking this as good news. We are in the process of scheduling with Cyber Knife to address some of these spots and so far there is no concern for surgery. Thank you all for your continued prayers as Hattie keeps getting stronger. Thank you God for watching over my Hattiecakes.
I love Josh so much, and he has been a rock through this whole ordeal, I cannot imagine spending my life with anyone else.
(I don't know if they will do Cyberknife or not, we meet with the endocrinologist (thyroid doctor) and oncologist at the end of this week, and then I am sure we will be in contact with the radiation oncologist to decide what to do. I will try to keep everyone updated)
Hattie
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Friday, October 14, 2011
Inspirational song
This song (although the subject is breast cancer) is so relate-able to me. To be honest, I have been very overwhelmed lately, and Josh has been my rock through it all. I saw this song performed live on the news this morning and it brought tears to my eyes...
Martina McBride-I'm Gonna Love You Through It
Leesburg Christian School's Dig4Hattie Event
This is information about an event that is being done in my honor that I wanted to let everyone know about I only found out about it a few weeks ago, but apparently it has been in the works for a while, but it was while I was in the hospital. My cousin Hunter called me to let me know this was going on and I told her 1) I hate to be the center of attention and 2) Aren't there people more deserving, or who need it more. Her response was that is exactly what she thought I would say but that it was happening. I have been blessed with a wonderful family and support system and plan to donate some/all of the proceeds to cancer research, hopefully specifically Thyroid. More and more people are becoming resistant to the "traditional" treatments for ThyCa and they are looking for new ways to treat it.
Dear Faithful Fans: Leesburg Christian School’s Lady Lions’ varsity and junior varsity volleyball team will hold a charity event and fundraiser for Hattie Ketterman Curtis as she fights Thyroid Cancer. The Lady Lions have planned an event called “Dig4Hattie,” which will take place on Friday, November 4, 2011, at 6 PM. The team is hoping to receive donations from individuals and businesses that support Leesburg Christian Athletics and Lady Lions Volleyball. This is our fourth year to hold a charity event for cancer last year we raised $3,500 for baby Max Popish as he fought through and survived Neuroblastoma Cancer! Donations from boosters, family, friends, etc., will also be accepted. On November 4th at 6 PM the Lady Lions will play two matches (best out of three). The Lady Lions will take on alumni and coaches in match one and the Lions Soccer team in match two. There will also be door prizes for fans, so please attend! A large percentage of all gate fees and concessions will go to “Dig4Hattie.” “Dig4Hattie” t-shirts also are being sold now. Order your shirt ASAP, they sell fast! Youth sizes are available for $10 and adult sizes are available for $12. All proceeds will benefit the Hattie Ketterman Curtis in her fight against Thyroid Cancer. Order no later than October 24: leesburgathletics@gmail.com.
Hattie Ketterman Curtis' Story:
Hattie was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer with Follicular variances in August of 2007 after a tumor was removed from her spine and soon after had a total Thyroidectomy. Since then, Hattie has had a dozen surgeries, seven surgeries within the last year alone. After all of this she is still only considered Stage 2 because with Thyroid Cancer, if you are under the age of 45, you cannot be a ny higher than a Stage 2. Hattie and her family have put their complete trust in the Lord to see her through these trials.
Hattie has been married to Josh Curtis for 5 years and he has been her rock. She got married young (at 20) but knows this was the Lord's plan for her, because she does not know what she would do without this amazing man by her side. They were able to enjoy their first year of marriage, and work on building Josh's contracting company, Kinsmen Contractors, before starting this "Cancer Journey" together. She views it as "our story", as they are one in the eyes of the Lord. The support of both of their families has been amazing, and they look forward to living a long and hopefully soon healthy life together.
Hattie is related to Leesburg Christian School graduates, Hunter and Taylor Jenkins, and is a cousin of former student, Ricky Greene, and LCS homeschool family, the Allens. Hattie’s parents own Ketterman’s Jewelers in Leesburg. Ketterman’s Jewelers has been a faithful sponsor of Leesburg Christian School for over a decade. Throughout the years, they have contributed to the yearbook, to the Silent Auction and to many events that required door prizes. On November 4, at LCS, please join us as we raise money to show our support to Hattie.
On Friday night the teams will play two matches: the first taking on alumni and coaches, and in the second the Lions Soccer team! There will be door prizes for fans, so please attend!
There are also "Dig4Hattie" t-shirts being sold. Order your shirt ASAP, they sell fast! Youth sizes are available for $10 and adult sizes are available for $12. All proceeds will benefit Hattie in her fight against Thyroid Cancer!!
Even you're unable to attend, you can still make a donation!!
Invite all your friends!! To make a donation contact Lady Lions Coach Christa Schlichting (leesburgathletics@gmail.com) or look for sign up sheets that Lady Lions members will have. All for Christ, one for States, go Lions go! Sincerely,Coach Christa SchlichtingEMAIL: leesburgathletics@gmail.com "...It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
Hattie was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer with Follicular variances in August of 2007 after a tumor was removed from her spine and soon after had a total Thyroidectomy. Since then, Hattie has had a dozen surgeries, seven surgeries within the last year alone. After all of this she is still only considered Stage 2 because with Thyroid Cancer, if you are under the age of 45, you cannot be a ny higher than a Stage 2. Hattie and her family have put their complete trust in the Lord to see her through these trials.
Hattie has been married to Josh Curtis for 5 years and he has been her rock. She got married young (at 20) but knows this was the Lord's plan for her, because she does not know what she would do without this amazing man by her side. They were able to enjoy their first year of marriage, and work on building Josh's contracting company, Kinsmen Contractors, before starting this "Cancer Journey" together. She views it as "our story", as they are one in the eyes of the Lord. The support of both of their families has been amazing, and they look forward to living a long and hopefully soon healthy life together.
Hattie is related to Leesburg Christian School graduates, Hunter and Taylor Jenkins, and is a cousin of former student, Ricky Greene, and LCS homeschool family, the Allens. Hattie’s parents own Ketterman’s Jewelers in Leesburg. Ketterman’s Jewelers has been a faithful sponsor of Leesburg Christian School for over a decade. Throughout the years, they have contributed to the yearbook, to the Silent Auction and to many events that required door prizes. On November 4, at LCS, please join us as we raise money to show our support to Hattie.
On Friday night the teams will play two matches: the first taking on alumni and coaches, and in the second the Lions Soccer team! There will be door prizes for fans, so please attend!
There are also "Dig4Hattie" t-shirts being sold. Order your shirt ASAP, they sell fast! Youth sizes are available for $10 and adult sizes are available for $12. All proceeds will benefit Hattie in her fight against Thyroid Cancer!!
Even you're unable to attend, you can still make a donation!!
Invite all your friends!! To make a donation contact Lady Lions Coach Christa Schlichting (leesburgathletics@gmail.com) or look for sign up sheets that Lady Lions members will have. All for Christ, one for States, go Lions go! Sincerely,Coach Christa SchlichtingEMAIL: leesburgathletics@gmail.com "...It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
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