Hola from Tiajuana!

My lab results came back and showed that my cancer levels have doubled.  I had another CT scan and it looks like my tumors are growing yet once again.  Once I found out this news, I quickly booked my trip to Mexico.  My mom came with me for this round of treatment and Simon is at home holding down the fort!   I will be here for 6 days.  I met with my doctor this morning and he doesn't seem to think things are as bad as my oncologist in the states thinks they are.  However, they do want to change my course of treatment.

Mom and I got a big laugh this morning.  I had brought with me pictures of my CT scans (one they did back in April 2010 and the most recent one).  I pulled out the pictures, showed my doctor here and asked him about the spot (which I thought was cancer and the "biggest" concern).  He said, "Sonya, that isn't cancer, that's your stomach".  I guess it's a good thing that I am not a doctor--and I don't get paid to read CT results for a living!!

It looks like my course of treatment will be changing.  They are wanting to add a low dose chemo (not like the chemo in the states)--hopefully with much less side effects.  They will continue to follow me here and want to see me back in about 2 months.

Thanks for your continued prayers--I'll keep you posted.

Sonya

It's March already!!!

Hi everyone!  Sorry I haven't "blogged" lately.  No excuses really...time just seems to get away from me.  This past weekend I haven't been feeling the greatest.  I don't know if I am trying to fight off a cold, or if some of my levels are low (which is what I think).  I've just been super tired and have no energy at all.  I had lab work done last week and meet with my doctor tomorrow so maybe that will show something.  Normally the 2 labs that I'm low in are iron and my WBC.  So, the last few days I've been juicing beets and trying to eat foods high in iron.  Overall, I feel good I am just drained of all my energy!!  I've been sleeping all weekend long!

I'll keep you posted.  Please continue to pray.  Whenever I start feeling "under the weather" it always scares Simon and I just a bit always thinking the worst.  So, your prayers are appreciated!  I'm planning my next trip to Mexico the 1st part of April. :)

Sonya