Dr.
Olapadpe and Dr. Knight (Dream Team) at
UCMC on Oct 8, 2007.
- Dr. Olapadpe was truly a blessing from above - she is world renowned and a very uplifting person to be around
- Dr. Olapadpe was accompanied by Dr. Knight and they said there were many backup plans they could do if one type of treatment doesn't work
- Gina was told that she has HER2Positive breast cancer and it is a stage IV (but all breast cancer that comes back is labeled that way, no matter where it comes back at)
- Waiting on pathology slides from Riverside from original breast cancer in 2002 for treatment plan from Dr. Olapadpe
- Started Herceptin - a new breast cancer drug that targets HER2 cells and keeps them from growing! (see attached video clip) Herceptin is basically an IV that is given every three weeks, and, for Gina, lasts around 90 minutes, with little to no side effects!
- Also, started a "monthly" IV of Zometra (a.k.a. "super glue for the bones") lasting about 30 minutes.
3 comments:
Gina & Bob,
We are praying for you everyday and have you on our church prayer list. May God surround you with His comfort and strength. May you feel His love and the love of all those that are lifting you up in prayer everyday.
We love ya girl!!!!
Lori S.
GINA,
WE ARE STILLING THINKING AND PRAYING FOR U EACH AND EVERY DAY, SORRY WE COULDN'T MAKE IT TO THE BENEFIT WE WERE OUT OF TOWN, BUT EVERYONE I SPECK TO SAYS IT WAS AMAZING AND LOT OF SUPPORT, PLEASE CALL IF YOU NEED ANYTHING I WILL BE THERE IN A HEART BEAT.
WE LOVE YA,
THE SPIVEYS
Hey Gina and family,
Hope all is going well with your treatment. We continue to think and pray for you each and every day. Please call if you need anything!
Love ya
Deanna
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