Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Monday, October 26th, 2009 Visit to Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA)

• Sunday 10/25/09 we drove up to Zion, IL for a visit to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (or CTCA) to see if we could get some help with Gina's cancer treatment.
• The CTCA uses both traditional and innovative approaches to cancer treatment by treating the whole person - not just the disease.
• Try clicking on link above to learn more about the CTCA. Today (MON) we had 1st visit, met staff, spoke to nurses and doctor and ended day with MUGA (heart) scan.
• We will keep you posted as week goes on. Busy schedule for tomorrow, Tuesday 10/27/09. Gina meets with nutritionist, naturopathy dept., and had MRI, CT scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis and a bone scan - all ending around 9pm.
• We meet with nurses and oncologist on WED at 2pm to see what plans they have for Gina's treatments.

Added CTCA updates:

• Gina had CT scans of chest, abdomen, pelvis and MRI of brain as well as a bone scan. All tests showed Ginas tumors were stable or smaller according to the reports. follow up in January with CTCA.

New Updates for October 4th, 2009

Updates

• Gina had her third round of the Avastin and Herceptin chemo last Thursday
• Still having pain in rt leg and using crutches to get around but spirits are up and hair coming back.
• Gina trying to work on tremors taking the max of meds for the tremors but not as effective as you would think but Gina wants to continue taking them.
• Going to see Dr Nicholas on October 16 and Dr Jimenez on October 6.
• Still trying to get the swelling in brain down but hoping Avastin will continue to help with more treatments.
• Gina's voice seems better but sounds weak as she has been getting really tired with the tremor meds and all the rest too!
• We will keep you posted and keep the prayers coming.

Thanks to all of you.