update

Well, only two more whole brain radiation treatments.  Yeah!!!!  I do not like radiation and will not be sad to see it go for now.  This week we added radiation treatment to my bone met.  These sessions will extend to monday.  I am not as apprehensive of these as it is not my brain.  I am experiencing a lot of pain in my leg since we have added this treatment.  The doctor says there can be increased pain/aggravation due to activivty on the tumor.  I met with my oncologist this week.  This cancer is merciless and aggressive!    I learned of new mets:  sternum, adrenals and spine.  We are starting chemo again next week.  I have a bit more anxiety/hesitation this time.  I will be taking two drugs.  My schedule will be once a week for two weeks.  I will have the third week off.  The drugs I will take are carboplatin and gemcitabine (sp).  Both are expected to be harsh on the bone marrow, platelett production and the white blood cell count.  Worries will be infection and anemia.  Also, nausea is usually more pronounced so appetite may become an issue.  My doctor mentioned that people also experience more fatigue with these drugs and tend to need long naps.  Let's hope these drugs are the ones to stop the spread and shrink the tumors.  My oncologist put a referral into MD Anderson.  There is a trial she feels I should investigate.  Tentatively, we will make the trek to Houston in the next 3 or 4 weeks.  The trial would be testing a drug that has not been FDA approved but is showing promise with triple negative tumors.  My spirits have been low the last couple days.  I feel this heavy load and am longing for some good news.  Thank you all for giving support to help carry me through these days.