We've just been sooo busy getting ready to move along with everything else..it's just crazy! We had a great day yesterday in Sacramento! We went to see another oncologist at UCDavis and she was great! She had a way of explaining everything that really made sense to all of us (Chris, Mom, Sandy) and she answered so many of our questions. The most important thing she said was that my cancer, spreading only to my bones and not my organs, is not life threatening anymore. There have been so many breakthroughs in recent years in breast cancer that I'm really lucky to have some of the treatments available today. Thanks to all the women before me that participated in clinical trials for these new drugs. I believe I will be able to manage my cancer for the rest of the my life due to the women that suffered through this before me.
She thought that the current treatment that I am on is absolutely cutting edge and suggested that I get genetic testing ASAP to see if I am positive for the BRCA gene. Apparently there are some very promising clinical trials right now for women that are positive and I would be eligible if positive. Also, I think that I am going to change my treatment location to the cancer center in Truckee. It is a part of the UCDavis center and is just so much more convenient for my treatments.
We were all so elated after the appointment, we celebrated at a microbrewery in downtown Sacramento for lunch and then went to IKEA to shop. After that we went and bought a new bed..mmmm comfy!
Also, I am pretty sure that the transfer to Las Vegas will work out just fine...so I'll be able to go back to work soon. All in all, good stuff! We are moving on Thursday and excited to be living in the house we were married in. Thanks to Charles and Annica!
Will post again tomorrow after Chemo and my genetic testing appointment! Love, Laura
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that is GREAT news and definitely worth celebrating with a brew! Good luck tomorrow Laura.
ReplyDeleteLove, Marilyn
FANTASTIC!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news...Sorry you are going through so many trials at one time....
Moving is a chore all by itself.... So glad you've had your mom and Sandy there to help
you... Hoping only the best....Charge up hill....
Love you gobs, little princess, Aunt Carol
Princess that's wonderful news I feel better now. I worry about you, I can't help it. It looks like everything is going to be alright. I'm praying for you.
ReplyDeleteLove you whole bunch. Let us know how things go today.
Aunt Sher
This is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteLike Aunt Sher I worry about you too..And this news is fantastic!!
And moving into the house you were married in..How neat is that!!
And being able to go back to work...I bet that you are ready for that!
And a new bed to boot..That was a GOOD day.
I am so happy for you that things are falling into place especially with having to move on top of everything else.
But you have the spirit to handle ANYTHING that comes you're way.
Love ya gobs Laura Lou!!
Cindy
Terrific news Laura!! Mayber our prayers are helping! Susie and I will drink a toast to you at Trailhead -- our favorite micro brew!!
ReplyDeleteHang in there sweetie!
Love - Mike & Susie
I am so happy for you, I can only amagine how bad you needed a day like that. I'm so glad that Las Vegas is going to work out too, even though I will miss you in Chicago. All your news has truely made my day!!! All my love, Laura
ReplyDeleteLaura-
ReplyDeleteI read your post and started cheering for you! I am glad for all of the positive news and hopefully your move will be like a new chapter that will be nothing but easy from here on out! I will keep my fingers crossed keep in touch.
Love always-
Regina