Thursday, March 15, 2007

15 March - Taxotere Works!

We got the MRI results today and it showed a 30% reduction in Sarah's liver mets. We were sooo relieved! Finally we've got a drug treatment that is helping dial the clock back on this thing. Sarah is taking a one week break from treatment this week as she lets her nose heal up and liver recover a bit (she's been having minor nose bleeds due to the Taxotere) and then she'll continue the weekly Taxotere treatments until the liver spots are gone. That could take a while, but now things are moving in the right direction. She'll also get a brain MRI and a heart scan next week just to make sure everything else is ok, but there is no reason to suspect that those scans will find any issue at this point. Cancer is so unpredictable... but today we are claiming a victory and are happy that we've found something to fight back with!

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

AWESOME!! I'm SOOO happy to see this. CONGRATS. I hope the side effects are not too bad. All the best! Sharon

Anonymous said...

Fantastic news!

Anonymous said...

We are so happy for you. You will still be in our prayers. When are we going out to celebrate???

Love TJ & Joyce

SuperSusy said...

Congratulations. I knew all of the medicine and prayers would work. Love you and stay as strong as you have always been. -Susy

Anonymous said...

YEAH! Hope you have a restful week, too.
Jessica

Anonymous said...

We are so happy to hear this wonderful news.

Love,
Kristin

Anonymous said...

Thank God for this positive news. We will continue to be prayer warriors for your complete recovery!
Love,
Marcie and Daren

Anonymous said...

Great news. :-)

Unknown said...

I will pass the news around your dad's office. Everyone is always asking about you. About time we had some good news!!

Jo Anne Martiny

Anonymous said...

Sarah and Alan -
I am so happy and relieved to hear your latest news! All my best wishes - Love, Kathy

Anonymous said...

Sarah and Alan,

We're so happy to hear the great news!
Take care of yourselves and we'll all
keep praying. You're amazing.

Love, Julie and Chris Wood

blogauthor said...

YAY. YAY. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

What fantastic news! We have been thinking about you often and praying for good news. We will continue to stay posted and continue to pray for more good news.

Paige and Trey Glaze

Anonymous said...

That is the best news we have heard all week! Rest up Sarah and keep strong. You're still in our thoughts and prayers.

The Swedbergs