I wanted to share a quick update.  First thing is first, the picture is from this weekend, Matt and I had some fun with my new look and went to our friends annual Halloween Party. Don't worry, I stayed outside 😉

Now down to business.  We met with Dr. Yap last week to discuss timing on scans and surgery.  My next chemo appointment is Tuesday, November 5.  TL;DR on chemo treatments: First round was awful and I ended up in the ER for pain. They adjusted my chemo and gave me strong pain medication for the second round and it was so much better.  I feel strong mentally and physically and know I can get through the next 4 rounds (thank you new drugs).  I will also be getting another PET scan and Genetic testing the week of the 11th.

We have a follow up appointment with Dr. Yap on November 12th.  She'll be reviewing the scans to see how my tumors have responded to chemo.  From there she'll make a decision on when surgery will be.  Surgery will be a full hysterectomy with an estimated 6-8 week recovery.

Option 1: I complete all 6 rounds of chemo and we schedule surgery in mid to late January.

Option 2: I complete 4 rounds of chemo and we schedule surgery in mid to late December, then complete the remaining 2 chemotherapy sessions in February or March.

When they remove the tumors they will send them to pathology so they can understand the specific tumor behaviors.  Dr. Yap explained that Ovarian Cancer is not like some other cancers that have the same behavior and markers on every patient. 

Unfortunately it is very specific to the individual and they need the pathology reports as well as genetic testing to confirm the plan for both maintenance (may require additional treatments) and surveillance, which lasts for 5 years.

Thank you again for all of the cards, texts, calls, meals, thoughts and prayers.  We appreciate them more than you will ever know!

We got this 🩵