Update

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This has been a busy week for . On Monday we went in to see the

gynecological surgeon concerning her cyst on her left ovary. The

doctor didn't feel like it required surgery at this time. He asked

that we get another ultrasound. We also had him check out the lump

on her left breast. He said that after checking it that it didn't

feel like cancer, but more like a cyst or something of that nature.

He also asked for a ultrasound and mamogram on that. They scheduled

the ultrasounds for Tuesday of this week because they wanted to get

results quickly before went in for her chemo on Wednesday. We

went in early Tuesday to the gynecologist for her ultrasound on the

cyst on her ovary and the nurse stated that it had shrunk slightly

but she now also had one on her left ovary. She said it was quite

normal and didn't look like cancer to her. She knew 's basic

menstrual cycle so she felt that is why the cyst appeared on her

right ovary. The doctor was supposed to look over the results and

pictures and get with on Wednesday to tell her what he

thought. She went in later to have the ultrasound and mamogram on

the left breast and they said it was a cyst. They stated that it was

more than likely caused by stress. On Wednesday went in for

chemo treatment #9, only 3 more to go!!! Afterwards she went and had

the pump installed and then went and saw the gynecological doctor

concerning the ultrasound taken the day before. She said that he did

not feel it was cancer and that at this time he would not do

anything. He scheduled a follow-up ultrasound for 3 weeks from now

to see what it is doing. At that time he will make the decision as

to whether to remove it surgically or maybe offer some type of

medication to help remove it. He will also have a CEA125 test done

again. The CEA125 test is evidently a test for ovarian cancer.

Normal is between 0 and 36, 's was at 12 the last time they did

it. Today she stayed home as the chemo really takes it out of her.

But I have noticed from watching and being around her every day that

she seems to really go down hill once the pump is removed. Not sure

what causes this as I would think that not having the infusion of FU5

would help her body start coming back to normal. Other than that she

is doing okay with this treatment. I haven't noticed anything

different from the past 8. She now regrets not being able to have

those 3 that she missed because of low blood counts. She is ready

for this to be over and to try to get back to a somewhat normal life.

Good news is that her mom who lives in Australia will be in the

U.S. in January. She won't be up here in frigid Montana, but in

Arizona with 's sister who is expecting her second child. We'll

work something out to get her down there to see her mom as she hasn't

seen her in about 10 years.

Dan &