CarmenNotes

Thursday, May 27, 2010

The inevitable

The doctor decided to start the new chemo regimen today. It's called: Alimta, and it's a newer drug mainly for lung cancer. They got the results back from my CT scan and blood work, and the news wasn't too good. There are new cancers in my back in the lymphnodes, and the ones in my abdomen have multiplied. The CA 125 shot way up to 7,000 (normal range is between 1-35). The chemo wiped me out and I am now resting. I will try and drive to Malibu on June 13 with Kathy Roberts and visit for about 5 days; probably stay at Charlou's house. Will keep in touch!
Aloha!

10 Comments:

At 5:39 PM, Blogger Unknown said...

So much love, so many sweet island thoughts going your way now, Carmen !

Call on your nearby friends for support. Those of us across the waves are lending psychic strength -- now, tonite, tomorrow.

aloha no, jec

 
At 6:53 PM, Blogger Rachel and Pia's Cottage said...

Hi Carmen, Found you thru Cris's blog which was thru my friend and hers, Kai Bravo...small world huh?
Many blessings and healing thoughts and prayers for you. I'll call Silent Unity which will have you in prayer for 30 days. God Bless You! You are well and whole. :o) Lori

 
At 11:57 PM, Blogger Grandma Birdie said...

Hi Carmen,
I pray for our Great Physician to touch you in every way for peace, joy, healing and harmony each day. May His strength be yours, His Light light your way, His love flow over you.

Love you always,
Robin

 
At 11:57 PM, Blogger Grandma Birdie said...

Hi Carmen,
I pray for our Great Physician to touch you in every way for peace, joy, healing and harmony each day. May His strength be yours, His Light light your way, His love flow over you.

Love you always,
Robin

 
At 11:41 AM, Blogger Beverly said...

Hi Carmen,
My prayers are always with you, I am thinking about the anniversary party and if you are up to it, I would like to practice...let me know

Bev

 
At 11:45 AM, Blogger Beverly said...

Hi Carmen,

My prayers are with you, I am thinking about the anniversary party next week, I hope that will be able to get together and practice this week, let me know, I'm using my husbands computer because mine crashed this morning and I have no info...need you telephone #

Love
Bev

 
At 4:29 PM, Blogger shirl said...

Hi Carmen:
i am finally able to e-mail you; couldn't do that with my old computer.Have a newer model, bought it last week. Last time I spoke to you was on Mother's Day, happy talking to you then. You have been busy lately and that is good. do you still have that funny character that sings and dances or have your grandchildren kept it?
I am so glad that I can e-mail you and keep in touch with your comments and read what you post too.
I sure miss Santa Cruz. My cat cannot get use to this area, she goes outside and runs in the house and hides!
E-mail me when you can.
Cheers, god is with us,
Shirl
Shirl

 
At 7:44 PM, Blogger shirl said...

Hi Carmen:
Hope all is well with you, and you continue to be optomistic.
I will continue to have you in my prayers.
love,
Shirl

 
At 10:55 AM, Blogger the dragon said...

Thinking of you. Hope you are having a better day!

 
At 7:14 PM, Blogger Mary Deal said...

Aloha Carmen, My prayers are with you. Enjoy your friends and let them bring you peace. I send you strength through your ordeal. 8}

Love,
Mary

 

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