Final Day - MD Anderson

I woke up this morning expecting to see a pulmonary doc.   Instead, I got a call from my oncologists office.   They were canceling the rest of my appts and wanted me in her office at 11 am.  Yet, she was supposed to be off.

I had a feeling it wasn't a good sign, I was correct.   Apparently the CT scan showed the cancer was throughout both lungs.  The equipment was not able to pick up on it in Atlanta I guess because it was very small.

It's no longer localized so radiation or surgery are no longer options.

I'm beginning Tarceva today which has proven effective in stopping and sometimes regressing cancer in a majority of patients with my mutation.   My doc told me that it has a 2 yr. 50% survival rate.   However, it will quit working one day.   At that point, I pray the cancer will have  regressed enough to have surgery or radiation.

So, that's where we are.   I'm desperate to get out of here so am waiting for my prescriptions and can hopefully catch a flight back to Atlanta tonight.  I'm praying a cure can be found soon for this.   I have a follow up here 2/4/13 to see how the Tarceva is working.  

I'm trying to stay strong in my faith.  It's so hard with this news.   I'm sure God has a plan for me, and I will never ever stop fighting.   I can't wait to hold my little girl again.

It's just one of those bad days during this roller coaster of a fight.

 I'm very emotional and don't feel like talking much today.

Thank you for all your prayers and PLEASE keep them coming.   I need them.   Please keep Tim Gravitt in your prayers too.  We both have a huge fight on our hands!

Every day is a gift.   That's why I just want to go home now.

Love you all!

Matthew 19:26