A great update from my mom

kit_kats_mom wrote: We were very pleased with the new CA125 (cancer marker which started at 2000+ when she found out about the cancer) number of 35! That's the high end of the normal range and shows I'm responding well to the chemo. The sample was drawn last Friday, the 4th, and I still hadn't had my 3rd treatment. As I said we were very pleased.

My WBC was still .2 lower than where they like to see it but it had been a little over 5 weeks since round two and Dr. Broeseker decided to go ahead but reduce the dosages of the chemo drugs to save a little wear and tear on my bone marrow. I'll be getting the Neulasta shot tomorrow and will see Dr. B in 10 days for interim blood work. I was glad he decided to proceed today. I was ready to get things going again and now I'm halfway to the end. Just 3 more cycles to go.

I'm going to do my best to be careful about handwashing, etc. since I'll probably be a bit more vulnerable until that WBC comes back up. We also noticed that my RBC (red blood cell) count is fairly low so I wouldn't be surprised if the fatigue is more pronounced this time (we can hope not!) but I'll just take it as it comes and listen to my body.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I can't believe how many lists I'm on. It's very humbling and greatly appreciated, and very helpful! Thanks again, Susan

My2Beauties replied: Yeah, that sounds absolutely wonderful! KUP!

amynicole21 replied: I'm so happy to hear this! Yay!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: That's wonderful news! I hope your mom continues to have a healthy recovery! My thougths and prayers are still with your family!

lisar replied: THats great news.

Boys r us replied: Oh Cary...the news sounds fabulous! I know you're thrilled to have read that update! Thanks for sharing! I hope her path to complete recovery is a speedy one with as little toll on her body and mind as possible!

luvbug00 replied: Glad to hear!

A&A'smommy replied: Thats GREAT news Cary!!!!!

CantWait replied: Great news Cary. Looking forward to more updates like this one.

jcc64 replied: I'm thrilled for you guys, Cary! You and she will continue to be in my thoughts!

stella6979 replied: That's such great news!!!

holley79 replied: That is great news sweetie!

Calimama replied: That's wonderful news!!

MommyToAshley replied: Oh Cary, I am so happy. I got tears in my eyes just thinking of how wonderful it must be for you to hear good news. Your Mom is amazing, I had no doubt she would fight it. She continues to be in my prayers.

BAC'sMom replied: Awesome news Cary

sparkys2boys replied: Awwwwww thats such great news!!!! Sounds very postive!!

mom21kid2dogs replied: Made my day to read this. What a great report!!!