Sherry's Cancer Blog

I'm back!

Sorry I’ve been gone for so long but so much has happened in the last 6 months. I had a right upper lung lobectomy in January and recovered from that very quickly.
In June right before I was going on a Bucket List trip to California with two of my bestest friends I found out the cancer had spread to my liver. My Oncologists stated that I had “multiple” tumors on my liver.
They decided to leave it up to me whether or not I wanted to have chemo because I was now classified as having Stage 4B cervical cancer they said my prognosis was not good.
I am a fighter and I have three girls, a husband and a wonderful family who needs me and I will NEVER give up or give into cancer!
I decided to have chemo again and started treatments in August. I have it every 28 days and other than the first month being a nightmare, I have gone through treatments quite well with little side effects.
I had a CT scan in October after two treatments and the chemo is working! One of the tumors on my liver was 6.7 cm had shrunk down to 3.5 cm and others had either shrunk or disappeared completely!
So I am glad that I choose the chemo as I am feeling much better than I did when my liver was swollen with tumors!
They also discovered when they did the scan that I had developed a blood clot in my left lower lung! So now I have to give myself a needle in the stomach daily to prevent further clots from happening.
I am grateful for life and looking forward to my oldest daughter coming home for Christmas from University, Christmas and Maui in January!
I’ve missed you all and have been trying to keep up with everyone’s journals.
I will be on here more since I feel better sharing my sucesses with all of you!
Love and Hugs,
Sherry

Posted on November 21, 2010 at 10:03:22 AM by Sherry (I'm back!, 12 comments, 3830 views)

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Melinda, Dana threw a punch at your cancer.

Susie sent you a prayer.

what a battle you have fought in the last six months! I am glad you were strong. Hopefully your decision to take chemo again will buy you another 20 or more years with your family.
I have a friend (at the art store) who had stage 4 cervical cancer- they treated it and it took 20 years before it surfaced again – and of course she went through treatment again and is doing well!
I always find it encouraging to all of us to know that we can beat it, no matter what they think “the odds” are.
thanks for the encouragement. What symptoms did you have that it was back in your liver?
what a blessing they found the blood clot – usually they will travel and stop your breathing or your heart – both of which are deadly – so what a blessing that they discovered it on your scan!
so glad to hear from you again. btw – we want to hear from you even when the roller coaster goes down the hill. You’re not alone on that roller coaster

Posted on November 21, 2010 at 10:52:48 AM by Indianar6girl

Sherry—
Your update is wonderful news and so good to hear! You are quite inspirational with your attitude and refusal to let cancer win. May those tumors just keep shrinking down to nothing! Please keep us posted and take care. Happy Thanksgiving!

Martha

Posted on November 21, 2010 at 3:13:15 PM by Private User

Update

I received the pathology results from the lung tumor they removed and unfortunately the news wasn’t good. The cells were from my primary cancer in my cervix (squamous cell carcinoma). So basically my oncologist said that my cancer is not curable. Right now I am in remission as I have no active cancer in my body but my oncologist said cancer will return, we just don’t know where or when.

The news was very disheartening but I fought it twice and came out ok, so I’m getting my body prepared to fight it again. I’m taking many supplements (green tea extract, essiac capsules, immunocare, probiotic vitamins, vitamin D etc. etc.) and I’m also changing my diet which will consist of fish, organic red meats, fresh fruit and vegetables. I am also using a Hot House and Chi Machine 3 times a week and start yoga in a couple of weeks.
I will do whatever I have to, to fight this and win. I’m also looking into clinical trials to see what may be available for me when the cancer comes back.

Three weeks after my surgery my husband booked us a trip to Punta Cana and we went and had a very relaxing and healing vacation. I did nothing but lay in the sun and walk the miles of beautiful beaches. I also went back to work 4 weeks after surgery which was good as it kept me busy and my mind off of things. I hope to get scanned every 3 months just to be proactive with catching the cancer at an early stage….I just have to get my oncologist to agree.

I hope all is well with all of you… my cancer family.

Take care,
Sherry

Posted on March 7, 2010 at 10:05:15 AM by Sherry (Update, 10 comments, 5021 views)

Tami sent you a prayer.

It is good to get an update. Sorry about the pathology results. But now you are in remission. What I’ve never understood is how the doctors can be so certain in every case that the cancer will return. Unless they have a magic crystal ball, I honestly don’t believe them. You are in remission with no active cancer, keep doing what you are doing to stay healthy and strong. Just because the doctor said that does not mean it will for certain happen. Stay strong and keep up the fight! :)