Category Archives: Treatment Plans

Spots or Dots?

Posted on May 31, 2013 by kimmywink

What a week!  I was quite concerned with what the brain MRI was going to show.  The scan took place on Wednesday; results would be discussed at my Thursday appointment. The results are in and processed by my little noggin.  Finally, I am … Continue reading →

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Connect, Then Un-Connect

Posted on March 21, 2013 by kimmywink

I connected some dots that should not have been connected.   Yes, I was overwhelmed. It was such a simple connection, but not one really worth connecting.  Let me explain… First: Talk with Dr S he stated, “You have upper … Continue reading →

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Good Problems

Posted on March 15, 2013 by kimmywink

The trip to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance went well.  So well, that I’m feeling a tad overwhelmed by all the options presented to me.  Yes, the plural form of OPTION; consisting of, containing, or pertaining to more than one.  What a good problem to have. I have a call … Continue reading →

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No, it’s you not me.

Posted on March 11, 2013 by kimmywink

From October 2011 to February 2013 Crizotinib was my go-to targeted therapy.  We had a good run but like all things, it has come to an end. After careful evaluation of my February 13th chest and liver CT scan, it … Continue reading →

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Ramping up

Posted on February 18, 2013 by kimmywink

Here I go again.  Eager to give cancer a beating.  This time with whole brain radiation (WBR).  My first zap takes place on Tuesday evening.  After that, I’ll have 13 more sessions.  Three weeks in all.  For the most part … Continue reading →

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Oct 28 Update

Posted on October 28, 2011 by kimmywink

This week I am glad to be back on my Crizotinib chemo pills. I started taking one-a-day on Monday and continued through Thursday. Today (Friday) I’m increasing the dose to the full strength amount of two-a-day. I’m learning how to … Continue reading →

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Chemofied

Posted on October 25, 2011 by kimmywink

I’m back on chemo! Hip-hip-horray! (I suppose…) It’s a good thing to be attacking the cancer cells again but being “chemofied” does have drawbacks. I’m hoping this time around the Crizotinib won’t turn me quite so upside down but I’m … Continue reading →

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Off the ‘nib

Posted on October 14, 2011 by kimmywink

I am now officially off chemo! Just for a few days though. I’ve been having a hard time swallowing food since I injured my throat last Thursday while swallowing one of my chemo pills. “Hard time” has been elevated to … Continue reading →

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I’m on drugs!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by kimmywink

I’ve been on my new chemo drug for four days. Administrative complications caused delay, I was able to get started on it Tuesday, October 4th. Being Patient #1 has ups and downs. The drug is certainly doing things to my … Continue reading →

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Oh So Pretty!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by kimmywink

SW and I celebrated the end of my cancer treatment by going to Larch Mountain yesterday. After walking down a paved trail .25 miles you arrive at a beautiful view point of about 6 mountains. It’s worth checking it out … Continue reading →

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