Friday, November 1, 2013

a plan!

Things are looking...good?  It's all relative, right?  The cancer is really only growing in the right kidney area.  There are multiple tumors there, and they are actually smaller than they were when we started PD-1, but they are invading the pole of the kidney.  So we need to take some action.  This is the spot they radiated in January of this year and the place that was causing pain when I started the PD-1 in May.

We have a date to start IPI again, November 13th.  The doctor will take my case to the tumor board on Thursday and see if the surgeons think it's operable.  But most likely we are going to see if that miracle IPI will work it's magic again. 

Josh and I think this is a great plan.  We wish I didn't have cancer at all, but I have a ton less of it after this last surgery, and the PD-1 seems to have kept things in other places pretty stable.  We are feeling really very lucky.
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20 comments:

  1. Emily + EricNovember 1, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Sounds like a solid plan! Love you guys.

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  2. jennieNovember 1, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I approve. I love you.

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  3. DaveNovember 1, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Happy for some good news!

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  4. UnknownNovember 2, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I think that IPI is the BEST option. I agree with you about not jeopardizing your immune system with TIL unless that is your last option. Good Luck!

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  5. alisonNovember 2, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Go IPI! It was fun to see you yesterday. You look fabulous!

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    1. AlisaNovember 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

      Thanks Alison! Fun seeing you and your gorgeous children.

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  6. UnknownNovember 2, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Sounds perfect! Will be waiting for more good news! Love you guys!

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  7. JaniceNovember 3, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    I think this is the best of all plans. I can feel good things coming--steroids for Christmas.

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    1. AlisaNovember 12, 2013 at 11:56 AM

      For sure, steroids would make the holidays very interesting...

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  8. RainieNovember 3, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Go ipi - keep on fighting, progress is progress!

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    1. AlisaNovember 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

      Thanks Rainie. Once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader!

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  9. LisaNovember 4, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    I love that you have a plan! Plans move us forward! You go, girl! I have my last (of the 2nd round) IPI infusion this Wednesday, scans for the week before Thanksgiving. After that? I'm sure I'll have a plan, too. God bless you, sweetie!

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    1. AlisaNovember 12, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      Best of luck to you Lisa! You are in my prayers

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  10. RosieNovember 11, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    We are going to be "planning" on more miracles for you! Love and prayers!

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