This morning at 8:15 Ben, my mom, and I met with Dr. Robert Gottlieb at the Health Campus Hematology/Oncology Medical Specialists. After leaving there we all felt like he was the one we should stay with for the treatments. He spoke to the pathologist who performed my PET scan and was told that the tumor in my abdomen is about 6 inches by 2 inches.
I will be getting a MOGA (heart test) done tomorrow morning at 7:30am at LGH, then at 1:30pm Dr. Heinle will perform the surgery to remove the lymph node under my left armpit.
On Thursday at 1pm Dr. Gottlieb will be doing a bone marrow biopsy from my hip bone.
But the best part of this week is that on Friday afternoon Ben and I and the kids and my sister will be leaving for a week vacation at Ocean City, MD. We are all looking forward to that time away!
When I get home all the results should be back in from my tests and Dr. Gottlieb will be meeting with Ben and I at 8am Moday, September 14th to go over all the test results. He would then like to start the chemotherapy with Rotuxin (CHOP plus R), which he will do once every 3 weeks soon after that.
Thanks again for all your encouragement, cards, prayers, and meals!!! You touch my heart and I am so thankful for all of you!!
Love,
Amy
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Amy, my heart and prayers will be with you through out this next week of procedures! I'm so glad that your getting a week at the beach, you deserve to have a great time with your family and I will hope for good news when you return. Like everyone is saying, your faith is empowering, but even years back when we were close you were SO strong, it's a great trait to have!! Live through the scary times and embrace the wonderful!! sending my love and prayers!!
ReplyDeleteAmy i wish you the best this week with all your tests and surergy.I hope it goes well.Aww..you deserve a vacation...enjoy it.May god bless you and your family.I'm praying for you and your family..you are an inspiration to me also.I'm dealing with some health problems also.I hope you have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteLove to all,
Becky ;-)
Good morning Amy!
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration and it is only through the love of God that you are able to shine for your sister and family. I have you in my thoughts and prayers and let God's will take course. I would like to come down some evening and bring you all dinner. What time do you eat? Anything in particular that your family likes? And what night works for you? If you could email me your email address or phone number I can call you or you can just email me. shenenerh@Hotmail.com
The MUGA scan isnt too bad ;)
Take care, love Becca
Dear Amy,
ReplyDeleteBina and I are praying for you. I was glad to hear that Ben was able to accompany you to the doctor. Have a great vacation next week! Please let me know if you need me to watch the kids in the afternoon. Bina misses them and it would be a lot of fun for me.
Hugs from me and Bina, love Lisa
I've been praying for you. I'm so glad that you are home and things were uneventful today. I hope you guys have a great week at the beach. Relax and have fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmy, where the heck are you hiding that tumor in your abdomen?! I mean seriously, you're stomach is so stinking flat! ;)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fabulous vacation and time with your family!
Hugs all around!
Tara and David
Amy,
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon your blogspot when I was on Regina's FB page. I remember meeting you at your sister's house on the day she moved in. I was there with Brooke & Randy. I'm pregnant & you were so encouraging & excited that I am pregnant.
I'm sorry to hear about your cancer, but I will be praying as you go through this challenging time. I agree with you that God will do amazing things this year in your life! Your blog site is so encouraging! I pray that others will come to know the Lord b/c of you and your faith.
Janelle Glick