March 18, 2025
Wow, I realized it’s been a hot minute (actually 2 months) since I shared an update on my health. You can assume that no news is good news!
I’ve been busy life-ing. I’ve been focused on improving my movement. I haven’t used a cane since October. I’m up to walking an hour at a time up to 3mph. I have started some weight training at home, basically trying to get back into shape.
All this to say, I’m feeling fine. I still have continual pain medication and other meds to deal with side effects. Other than some fatigue I’ve been feeling pretty good.
I’m still getting IV chemo (Enhertu) every three weeks. I’ve been on this medication since February 1 of last year. I’ve been grateful to have tolerated it so well.
There are hints though that it might not be working so well any longer. My scans in December were “fuzzy” and I just had another PET scan this morning so I will learn soon if the cancer is quiet or progressing. My bloodwork tumor markers have been rising pretty steadily (bad) so that is a concern.
I next see my oncologist at the end of this month and we will determine then if I need to change meds or not. As you all know, it’s best to change the medication if it is not keeping the cancer quiet. There are a finite number of medications though so the goal is to stay on each one as long as possible.
Our family is headed out on a little holiday later this week to celebrate life. Life is short! Go do “all the things” – even if it doesn’t seem like the best timing.
Onward!
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