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Friday, September 9, 2011

Unexpected News - Cautiously Optimistic

Over the last two weeks, a few test results are making us feel cautiously optimistic.
  • Lung biopsy #1 - pathology of the largest nodule in the left lung: not melanoma as suspected
  • B-Raf test is positive - the new drug approved by the FDA on 8/17 to treat melanoma can only be administered to people that test positive for this genetic mutation; I am a candidate if/when we need it for treatment (Learn more: http://bit.ly/cZyZzD)
  • Lung biopsy #2 - pathology of the mass in the right lower lobe: not melanoma as assumed


So....what does that mean moving forward?
  • Continued rest and recuperation
  • Brain/body scans every 90 days (next one scheduled for late October)
While this news is unexpected, I am thrilled to know that I have a reprieve from procedures, treatments, pills and needles for at least 7 weeks.

Best Birthday Present Ever!!!!! (For those of you that don't know, Saturday is my "official" 53rd birthday). 

FYI - I did have a glass of 2002 Beringer Private Reserve and Sanders' Bumpy Cake to celebrate this evening.
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8 comments:

  1. Stephen J. KosmynaSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Happy Birthday Dear Peggy! Holding you in loving healing light! Keep the faith my friend!

    Stephen J. Kosmyna

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  2. MonicaSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Happy Birthday 5!!!
    Great News!! Don't rush the recuperation, Keith still has to learn a few more things around the house.

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  3. EugeSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHICA!!! What great news!! Keepin the faith and optimism. Enjoy your special day! :)
    XOXO
    Euge

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Happy Birthday my friend! Sooo happy to hear this news! :) xoxo Margie

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  5. JodieSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! Loving the updates! Laughed my ass off about the holy water and Melissa :) Happy to hear the news above - I know that everyone is cautiously optimistic, but there is no better b-day gift than that, I would guess (although a Beringer private reserve from 2002 had to be close!) Always thinking of you! XOXO!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    What great news!!! Happy Birtday - I look forward to celebrating with you soon!! XOXO

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  7. Stacey DeemSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday Peggy-I've just been reading up until now, but, well, the birthday wishes MUST be written! Hugs!!
    Stacey

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Prescription: Take one serving of Sander's Bumpy Cake twice per day (every 12 hours) for as many days as required until Bumpy Cake is gone. Note: it is important that ALL Bumpy Cake be eaten! Must be take with fluids - wine is recommended.

    YAY! CELEBRATE GIRL!

    Love from your cuz,
    Mary

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