Treatment #5

Hey guys! Well this week has been kinda crazy so I am a little behind...but still better than being a month behind! :) We had treatment on Tuesday and Mama is really down this time. They told us that the last couple of treatments would be the worst and they were right. Her bday is TOMORROW!!! Dont forget to call or post a message! We have Woman 2 Woman ladies meeting tomorrow morning at 10 am and we are going to have a party there then also next weekend my brothers will be in town and we will have yet another celebration. It's sad that it takes a crazy situation like this to teach us the important of every single year that we are blessed by having someone special in our lives. If you have any questions or want to come around for any parties just let me know and I will get information to you.

Here are a few things that are going on:

>Final CT results showed a SMALL cystic mass as well as some peretoneal disease, which
basically means there are some cells trying to implant.

>CA 125 is down to 23.4 which is within normal range now HOWEVER we still have to
continue with treatments to get everything out! They have even discussed the possibility
of us doing 12 months maintenance chemo with Taxol only.

>Sis Burris is coming in town today to speak at Woman 2 Woman tomorrow as well as church
on Sunday...she rocks so come out if you can!

>Saturday September 13 MARILYN'S BIRTHDAY!!!

>September 30 Next treatment ...OH they are NOT counting the one treatment of Taxotere
towards her 6 treatments so we have two more left with the Taxol/Carbo then another CT.

I think that about covers everything. If you have any questions just call and I will tell you what I know. Thanks again for everything...Please keep Mama in your prayers daily.

Focused Prayer:
>Strength for upcoming events
>Clean CT scan in 6 weeks
>JOY...the possibility of more treatments has been a punch in the gut for Mama
>Peace
>Also, this has nothing to do with Mama but lets pray for my Aunt Debra who recently had surgery on her feet...she has been in a great deal of pain


Thanks Again!
Charlcy R.

New PIX!

I added more pictures and revamped the slideshow so scroll down and view ! 

Charlcy

September 3, 2008

Hey everyone! It has been a while but I have a valid excuse...the internet was down! Lightening hit the house and ran in on my PC but thanks to my brilliance I simply replaced the ethernet port and we are back in business!  A lot has happened over the past month as you can imagine, the most important being that we got a great report from Dr. Santoso. At our last treatment August 19th they done a CT scan to see what was going on. The preliminary results showed us that there was no tumors or "gross disease" we will of course get final results on Tuesday when we go back for treatment #5! Mama is so excited because we only have 2 left! Here are a few quick notes about what has been going on:

• CA 125 - 43
• CT scan preliminary results are clear
• Mama and Daddy celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary!! (Tedd and I made an amazing cake...will post pix soon!)
• Stephanie Ray graduated college with her business degree! 
• We are back on Taxol and Carbo... the Taxotere made Mama way too tired and cranky :) 
• "The picture looks good" -Dr. Santoso 
• Mama's 52nd birthday is Saturday September 13th(will be on Ladies Day...other celebration tba)
• Tuesday September 9, 2008 Chemotherapy #5 

Everything seems to be going well! She is a little down from being in the house but overall is excited about the end being in site!I will post new pictures soon! Thanks for everything and if you want to get in on some bday action for mama just let me know. Talk to everyone soon! 

Thanks Again, 

Charlcy