Bre had her follow-up appt with her surgeon today. He released her and said that she can do regular activities as her body allows. He doesn't want to see her back, therefore, we are under the supervision of her oncologist. He did say the pain that she has been having the past few days is scar tissue that is building up, but not to be worried. The more she heals the more it will help. After all, she was cut open through her abdomen and belly button.
So, she goes back for next month's blood work on November 9th. Just wanted to let everyone know the latest.
Love to all,
Renee
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Results of Oncologist Appointment
It is 6:30 and we have been home about 30 minutes. It took forever, but well worth the wait with the doctor. Bre doesn't have to have chemo!!! However, she has (here we go with the really long words that I am going to shorten) Stage IC Borderline Mucinous Tumor of Ovary with Atypia. That means....borderline tumor. We are not benign NOR are we malignant.
This is something that they see in middle aged women NOT in teens. He said that her case is so rare that it only around the 20th case they have ever seen. Doctors in Ohio and some other state also looked at her pathology reports. When we arrived for the appointment he said he literally just got the plan together about 2-3 hours before he seen us. (I told everyone she is an oddity) :)
So, what do we do now, you ask? He is keeping very close tabs on her. She will go EVERY month for blood work and EVERY three months for an Ultrasound. We are VERY thankful for these results and know that it could have went way worse. He also said this is why we have to keep a close eye on her because it could change at any moment. They monitor "tumor markers" with the blood taken.
She is in VERY good spirits and thrilled she doesn't have to get a wig. hahaha!
I think I covered it all (scratching my head). Please email or comment if you have any questions.
ALSO, please, continue to keep her and our family in your thoughts and prayers as to this is NOT the only issues we face in our near future.
First off...WE THANK GOD
Second...WE LOVE EACH AND EVERY PERSON WHO HAS HELPED CARRY US THROUGH THIS FAR!
With great appreciation and love,
Mark, Renee, Jordan, & Bre
JAMES 1:2-4
This is something that they see in middle aged women NOT in teens. He said that her case is so rare that it only around the 20th case they have ever seen. Doctors in Ohio and some other state also looked at her pathology reports. When we arrived for the appointment he said he literally just got the plan together about 2-3 hours before he seen us. (I told everyone she is an oddity) :)
So, what do we do now, you ask? He is keeping very close tabs on her. She will go EVERY month for blood work and EVERY three months for an Ultrasound. We are VERY thankful for these results and know that it could have went way worse. He also said this is why we have to keep a close eye on her because it could change at any moment. They monitor "tumor markers" with the blood taken.
She is in VERY good spirits and thrilled she doesn't have to get a wig. hahaha!
I think I covered it all (scratching my head). Please email or comment if you have any questions.
ALSO, please, continue to keep her and our family in your thoughts and prayers as to this is NOT the only issues we face in our near future.
First off...WE THANK GOD
Second...WE LOVE EACH AND EVERY PERSON WHO HAS HELPED CARRY US THROUGH THIS FAR!
With great appreciation and love,
Mark, Renee, Jordan, & Bre
JAMES 1:2-4
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Update on Bre
Hello everyone. There isn't any news, yet. We have an appointment with the Oncologist on October 12th. However, he said if he hears anything next week he would call. She is doing ok, but she woke up hurting this morning. She is doing great though. We take one day at a time.
On another note, Jordan turned 16 on Thursday the 1st. I am starting to feel old. hahahaha! I took pictures. We splurged and let him pick where he wanted to go to eat. We went to Texas Roadhouse. I have pictures and will post them.
Please continue to keep Bre in your prayers, as we haven't heard any news.
Until next time..........
Lots of love,
Mark & Renee
On another note, Jordan turned 16 on Thursday the 1st. I am starting to feel old. hahahaha! I took pictures. We splurged and let him pick where he wanted to go to eat. We went to Texas Roadhouse. I have pictures and will post them.
Please continue to keep Bre in your prayers, as we haven't heard any news.
Until next time..........
Lots of love,
Mark & Renee
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