Good Results from Taxol Treatments

My CT Scan taken on January 12th is showing very little sign of disease!  Compared to the scan taken on November 18th the largest site of disease went from 22 mm to 8 mm.  And my CA 125 is at 42 down from a high of 497 in November!  Queue the fireworks!

The clinical researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital have recommended that I continue with the weekly Taxol treatments rather than begin a clinical trial.  This makes sense.  Why try something new that may not work as well as something that is currently working?  The only drawback is that the neuropathy in my hands is getting worse and now I have it in my toes.  If it worsens too much then the Taxol treatments have to stop but for now I am going for it.  With such good results it is difficult to change the protocol to something else that may not work.

I have already heard from Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and my next chemo treatment is Monday.  It will be 3 weeks out of 4 for the next little while so now I can plan my life somewhat!

Plugging Along with Taxol

I have now completed 6 rounds of Taxol.  Minimal side effects which is awesome except for my loss of hair.... again.....  Not sure of my current CA 125 numbers but they generally go up before they go down so I am hoping for good results with the next text.

I am scheduled for a CT Scan at Princess Margaret Hospital on January 12th.  This one of the first requirements for the clinical trial.  Hopefully I will continue to qualify and participate.

In December, David and I went to Isla Mujeres in Mexico for a one week holiday.  It was relaxing and wonderful to be in warmth.

Playa Norte

Playa Norte

Rocky Beach outside our Studio Apartment

Churros - YUM!

Barlitos Bar

Resident at Barlitos Bar

Creative Mexican Wiring

Local Church - Check out view of Caribbean Sea

Sunset from dock at Barlitos Bar

Punta Sur

Punta Sur

Punta Sur

Strolling Along the Malecon