Have a Great 4th

Condition Update

Today I spoke with my oncologist.  While my Gyn had said he thought he got all of my cancer cells, My first CT Scan showed that I had a tumor on my spine that he did not see.  The good news is that it has been shrinking.  Every week I get  blood work done and every 3rd week they do a CA125 level which is I think the level of cancer cells in my body.  In march my level was 47 and 2 weeks ago it had dropped to 21.  I still have  severe Shortness of breath.  My next step is to see an orthopedist for some instability in my lumbar area.  I seem to forever going to doctors.  To get another CT scan in 2 months.  Still getting Chemotherapy every week.  Keep me in your prayers please.

No Difference

So happy that my blood count was good. Had my stent put in and came home on Friday. Still having shortness of breath so I guess the blockage wasn't the cause.                                                                                                 

Remembering Those Who Gave Their All

I just got home

Just got back from 2 days in the hospital.  Cardiologist found a blockage in my heart.  Couldn't put a stent in because my hemoglobin was too low.  Had 2 units of blood and will go back next week for the stent.  Hope this will correct my breathing problem.

Still having severe shortness of breath.  My cardiologist wants me to have a cardiac catheterization this week.  Will be having it on Wednesday.  It is kind of scary.  I am so tired of being stuck and seeing doctors but I guess I need to until someone finds out what the problem is.  I don't know whether to hope the test is negative or hope that they find something and then I might know why I can't breath when I walk around. 

Happy Mother's Day
I hope everyone has has a wonderful Mother's Day.

All tests negative

The cardiologist and the pulmonary doctor have pronounced all my tests as normal.  Cannot find a reason for my shortness of breath on activity.  I wish someone knew what is causing this as I cannot do anything that requires me to walk around without being able to breath.  I am really tired of feeling this way.

Have a Blessed Easter

I am ashamed of myself

I am really ashamed of myself for staying away from my blog for so long.  Back pain has prevented me for doing lots of things in the past year.  After that pain I found that I had a prolapsed bladder caused by uterine fibroids.  When they operated just before Christmas, I was found that I had Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer.
I am now on a journey of chemotherapy and hopefully a cure.  So far, I have been lucky and only lost most of my hair.  No nausea or weight loss.  I go once a week to the oncologist for chemo.
I am now having a problem with shortness of breath on activity.  The Cardiologist findings are negative.  Next stop will be the Pulmonary doctor.  It is very frustrating not being able to do simplest tasks.  My DH and youngest daughter have had to pitch in more.
My oldest daughter Beth has gone above and beyond her daughterly duty by driving an hour and a half every week to take my to chemo as they wont let me drive myself because they give me Benadryl.
Beth is complaining that I haven't updated the puzzle, so I will make an effort to be more current in my postings.