Update Aug 29, 2010

Just a quick update for everyone. First of all I started a Blog to post medical updates, because I figured it may be easier for people to access, and for me to manage.
Here is the latest update, I had a CT scan on 8/26 and things were mostly good, but there is one thing the doctors want to look into further. There were no new leisions, and nothing had grown, which is great and hopefully means that the short time I was on the Sutent was able to keep the cancer from growing. The problem was it made me so sick, and my blood levels dropped so low that I could not continue to take it. The plan is to start another similar medication, but I needed to have a scan to see if the Sutent had any effect, and to get a baseline before we start a new medication. Even though nothing has grown, there is a tumor in the area of my left lung that measures around 5cm (close to 2.5 inches) that the doctors want to look in to. It has been there, and not grown since Feb but my doctor now wants me see my Thoracic surgeon, and radiation oncologist to get their opinion. They may decide to leave it alone, and just try the new medication, or they may want to treat this tumor before we start the new meds, I am really not sure. I am working on scheduling the appointments to get their opinions. My endocrinologist just feels that it is a large mass to just not address, so that is why he wants me to check in with the surgeon. I will update you again, once I have met with the round of doctors, but please keep us in your prayers. I tole Josh before this scan that I was nervous because the last three Septembers (07, 08, and 09) I have had to have a surgery and I was hoping to break that cycle this year, but right now we are unsure if they will want to operate or just keep and eye on it.

Take Care,

Hattie