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Widower.

Cancer Sucks
Pinned
She was born a fighter.

Cancer turned her into a warrior.

And on Oct 23, 2024, Cancer stole her away from this family.

Far too soon.

Far too suddenly.

#FUCKCANCER

                R.I.P - Anita Christy

                 04-21-64 - 10-23-24
She was born a fighter.

Cancer turned her into a warrior.

And on Oct 23, 2024, Cancer stole her away from this family.

Far too soon.

Far too suddenly.

#FUCKCANCER

                R.I.P - Anita Christy

                 04-21-64 - 10-23-24
October 25, 2024 at 5:06 PM
I haven’t posted here for a while. Things have taken a precipitous turn for the worse after radiation to the brain on Sept 25.

There was one hospital admit on Sept 27 where she was discharged on Sept 30 and had a full good week.
October 20, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Line #5 - Infusion #4 - Keytruda was completed April 23rd, 2024.

A milestone birthday was celebrated this past Sunday with just those she wanted present.

Physical exhaustion is still part of a daily living for her. And this weekend was even more so
April 30, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Line #5 - Infusion #3 - Abraxane (only) was completed on Tuesday.

Iron infusion was also completed at this infusion

The edema hasn’t shown signs of any relief.
April 20, 2024 at 4:42 AM
Line #5 - Infusion #2 - Abraxane (only) is scheduled for today.

There is still immense pressure and stiffness on the upper right front and rear clavicle area.

Infusion is 2 hours long.
Until the meds start working and relieving pressure, I will be back on a more focused schedule for care giving.

I have started blogging. The site URL is on my main account.
April 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Line #5 - Abraxane & Keytruda was started yesterday.

There is still immense pressure and stiffness on the upper right front and rear clavicle area.

Infusion is 2 hours long.
Consult with Oncologist was completed yesterday.

Cancer has spread to the clavicle area.

Next drug combo of Abraxane/Keytruda starts Wednesday.

This is becoming one long bad dream that keeps getting worse every few weeks.

Stg4MBC is a train wreck in extreme slow motion
Good Morning Everyone.

Pet Scan is Over.

Now the battle of wits and waiting begins, till the next Onco Consult Monday.

Hopefully this was just a cautionary halt in treatment.

Time will tell.
April 4, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Listening is a learned behavior.

Give it a try sometime.

You’d be amazed at the difference it makes in the life of the person who’s talking.
April 3, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Consult with Oncologist was completed yesterday.

Cancer has spread to the clavicle area.

Next drug combo of Abraxane/Keytruda starts Wednesday.

This is becoming one long bad dream that keeps getting worse every few weeks.

Stg4MBC is a train wreck in extreme slow motion
Good Morning Everyone.

Pet Scan is Over.

Now the battle of wits and waiting begins, till the next Onco Consult Monday.

Hopefully this was just a cautionary halt in treatment.

Time will tell.
Treatment has been halted until ultrasound and Pet Scan Results are in.

There is a lot of misery being experienced because either the tumor has increased in size or the brachial nerve bundle in the right arm is regenerating new nerves resulting in severe edema
April 2, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Good Morning Everyone.

Pet Scan is Over.

Now the battle of wits and waiting begins, till the next Onco Consult Monday.

Hopefully this was just a cautionary halt in treatment.

Time will tell.
Treatment has been halted until ultrasound and Pet Scan Results are in.

There is a lot of misery being experienced because either the tumor has increased in size or the brachial nerve bundle in the right arm is regenerating new nerves resulting in severe edema
Good Morning.

We saw an NP March 20.

Ultrasound & Pet Scan have been scheduled for March 22 and next Wednesday because of developments around the initial area of metastasis.

It never gets easy.

This Pet Scan to Pet Scan existence is surely not for the faint of ❤️
April 2, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Treatment has been halted until ultrasound and Pet Scan Results are in.

There is a lot of misery being experienced because either the tumor has increased in size or the brachial nerve bundle in the right arm is regenerating new nerves resulting in severe edema
Good Morning.

We saw an NP March 20.

Ultrasound & Pet Scan have been scheduled for March 22 and next Wednesday because of developments around the initial area of metastasis.

It never gets easy.

This Pet Scan to Pet Scan existence is surely not for the faint of ❤️
Some people ask me how I do this.

Truth is…I don’t know.

2022 and 2023 was rough on all of us.

2024 a wee bit better for me.

Now come to find out - they’re called her in for an unscheduled consult last week week to discuss PT and OT findings and then schedule a ULTRASOUND.
April 2, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Good Morning.

We saw an NP March 20.

Ultrasound & Pet Scan have been scheduled for March 22 and next Wednesday because of developments around the initial area of metastasis.

It never gets easy.

This Pet Scan to Pet Scan existence is surely not for the faint of ❤️
Some people ask me how I do this.

Truth is…I don’t know.

2022 and 2023 was rough on all of us.

2024 a wee bit better for me.

Now come to find out - they’re called her in for an unscheduled consult last week week to discuss PT and OT findings and then schedule a ULTRASOUND.
Infusion #2 of Cycle 10 was completed March 13, 2024.

Iron numbers trending down.

Iron added to the infusion

Tumor markers trending up. No end in sight.

Chemo only prolongs the misery. Zero improvement in QOL.

Life has to go on. No time for a pity party
April 2, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Some people ask me how I do this.

Truth is…I don’t know.

2022 and 2023 was rough on all of us.

2024 a wee bit better for me.

Now come to find out - they’re called her in for an unscheduled consult last week week to discuss PT and OT findings and then schedule a ULTRASOUND.
Infusion #2 of Cycle 10 was completed March 13, 2024.

Iron numbers trending down.

Iron added to the infusion

Tumor markers trending up. No end in sight.

Chemo only prolongs the misery. Zero improvement in QOL.

Life has to go on. No time for a pity party
Infusion # 1 of Cycle 10 was completed March 5, 2024.

After taking a break…..I’ve started going back for her appointment check in’s

Hemo numbers are trending down. If this continues…either there will be an iron infusion next Tuesday…or a blood transfusion.
April 2, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Infusion #2 of Cycle 10 was completed March 13, 2024.

Iron numbers trending down.

Iron added to the infusion

Tumor markers trending up. No end in sight.

Chemo only prolongs the misery. Zero improvement in QOL.

Life has to go on. No time for a pity party
Infusion # 1 of Cycle 10 was completed March 5, 2024.

After taking a break…..I’ve started going back for her appointment check in’s

Hemo numbers are trending down. If this continues…either there will be an iron infusion next Tuesday…or a blood transfusion.
April 2, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Infusion # 1 of Cycle 10 was completed March 5, 2024.

After taking a break…..I’ve started going back for her appointment check in’s

Hemo numbers are trending down. If this continues…either there will be an iron infusion next Tuesday…or a blood transfusion.
April 2, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Infusion #2 of Cycle 9 was completed on Feb 20th 2024

The Tumor Markers have leveled off…but continuous monitoring will still be needed.

This is becoming a hard existence.

From a purely selfish standpoint, my normal disappeared as of Dec 2021.
Infusion # 1 of Cycle 9 was completed on Feb 13, 2024.

At the meeting with the Oncologist, we were apprised of additional treatment regimens that are now available, should Trodelvy stop being effective.

Because the Tumor Markers are trending up…continuous monitoring will be needed.
February 23, 2024 at 4:47 AM
February 20, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Infusion # 1 of Cycle 9 was completed on Feb 13, 2024.

At the meeting with the Oncologist, we were apprised of additional treatment regimens that are now available, should Trodelvy stop being effective.

Because the Tumor Markers are trending up…continuous monitoring will be needed.
February 18, 2024 at 6:46 PM
These past few days have been a rollercoaster ….because well…that horrible ‘C’ word…..but good news is …..

….no change in meds (chemo) for now…..however tumor markers (which are on the rise) will be closely monitored.
Good Morning Y’all.

Almost a week and still no results. I don’t want to read too much, but I am very uneasy when results are not published ahead of doctor’s visit. Each time this has happened….we were told at the docs appt that the cancer has spread.

I am🤞but so stressed.
Something tells me…the news is not gonna be good.
February 18, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Good Morning Y’all.

Almost a week and still no results. I don’t want to read too much, but I am very uneasy when results are not published ahead of doctor’s visit. Each time this has happened….we were told at the docs appt that the cancer has spread.

I am🤞but so stressed.
Something tells me…the news is not gonna be good.
Good Morning Y’all.

Today is the day where one of us gets to lie in a tube…then be told in a few days, if the stubborn cancer cells are being controlled with the current treatment, or have spread necessitating a change in treatment Protocol.

Yeah it’s Pet Scan day.

😫🤨🥲
February 8, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Something tells me…the news is not gonna be good.
Good Morning Y’all.

Today is the day where one of us gets to lie in a tube…then be told in a few days, if the stubborn cancer cells are being controlled with the current treatment, or have spread necessitating a change in treatment Protocol.

Yeah it’s Pet Scan day.

😫🤨🥲
Results of Pet Scan from last Monday are positive and show effective control of disease spread.
February 6, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Good Morning Y’all.

Today is the day where one of us gets to lie in a tube…then be told in a few days, if the stubborn cancer cells are being controlled with the current treatment, or have spread necessitating a change in treatment Protocol.

Yeah it’s Pet Scan day.

😫🤨🥲
Results of Pet Scan from last Monday are positive and show effective control of disease spread.
Good Morning Y’all.

Today is the day where one of us gets to lie in a tube…then be told in a few days, if the stubborn cancer cells are being controlled with the current treatment, or have spread necessitating a change in treatment Protocol.

Yeah it’s Pet Scan day.

😫🤨🥲
February 2, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Today is Infusion #2 of Cycle 8.

This cold snap has abated but the cough lingers.

Between last year and this year same time….I can unequivocally say that she is in a hugely better place.

Next week is Pet Scan week. 🤞🤞🤞
Infusion #1 of Cycle 8 was completed Jan 23, 2024.

This cold snap has been brutal on allergies causing her to experience some extreme bouts of coughing.
January 30, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Infusion #1 of Cycle 8 was completed Jan 23, 2024.

This cold snap has been brutal on allergies causing her to experience some extreme bouts of coughing.
January 30, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Infusion #2 of Cycle 7 was completed Jan 9, 2023

As a comparison between last year and this year same time….I can unequivocally say that she is in a hugely better place.

Her energy levels are back up.

Hopefully this will last till April/May 2025 so that she’s ready for our first son’s wedding
Today is Infusion #1 of Cycle 7

It’s been a quiet start to the year. Many not so pleasant things have been said.

Not sure if all families who’re going through this are susceptible to this or if it’s isolated amongst folks who are Type A Personalities.

Either way…I WALK AWAY
January 15, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Today is Infusion #1 of Cycle 7

It’s been a quiet start to the year. Many not so pleasant things have been said.

Not sure if all families who’re going through this are susceptible to this or if it’s isolated amongst folks who are Type A Personalities.

Either way…I WALK AWAY
January 3, 2024 at 6:45 PM