article and update

[Brownie3321]

Hello you all. I wanted to write a quick post first of all to tell you there is a great local magazine published here in Boulder called, Women's Magazine which is distributed to all businesses and subscribing households. I was featured as the cover story for the November issue! The story focuses on my cancer diagnosis, my carepage site, how I have handled the diagnosis, and why I am an inspiration. I would love for you all to check it out, especially since you can read it online! Please go to www dot womens mag *******   and you will immediately see the story. Read the first story under, "Good morning to you, too, Doc!' When you scroll down the article, you will see a close up picture of me which was the actual picture on the cover! When I say cover, I mean COVER – because that picture was blown-up to completely cover the magazine. After you read the story, make sure you go back to the home page and read the article under 'Gratitude: In Her Words' which is the second part to the story as well as another picture. I think it is a fabulous article and I feel flattered that they chose me to be the cover story.
I know I have not been around much and there are many reasons why which I'm not in the mood to go into right now. I do want you to know I think of you all all of the time and pray for you daily. Just so you know, I have been continually receiving Avastin as a single agent every 3 weeks since mid August (when they took me off the Doxil) and I was starting to feel pretty good with the results. Unfortunately, my last ca-125 (taken 2.5 weeks ago) was at 103, which is up quite a few points from 62 about 5 weeks ago. I know I should not be too concerned until a PET or CT scan confirms, but those of you that know me know that the CA-125 has always been a good indicator of my progress. I have chemo this Wed and should get another CA-125 drawn. I have a PET scan scheduled for early Dec - I guess we shall see.
Hope you all are well, I love you and I'm sending lots of good energy :)    Deandra

[JC145]

Wonderful story .. wonderful woman.  You are definitely inspiring.  I was wondering how you were .. so happy to see all is well and wedding plans moving according to schedule.  Keeping you in my prayers ... Judy

[Knotmeg]

i read your story... its wonderful.  you've always been inspirational to me... and im proud to say i "know" you!
Love, Meg

[Brownie3321]

Thank you so much for all the nice comments! You all have no idea how much it means to me to know you all took the time to read the article. Thank you.

Teresa - once you go to carepages you search  deandramtrevino   (no spaces) You should be directed to my blog.

I have chemo tomorrow (or today rather) and will have my CA-125 drawn again. I will post a quick update after I find out what it is.

Love to you all - D

[cirella]

It's a great story on Deandra and what a way to get the word out there.  Deandra, you are such an inspiring woman.

I hope the recent jump in CA #'s isn't bad news.  

Love ya!

[Teresa222]

Deandra,
The article is awesome! You are a very impressive young lady.  

How do I find your blog at Carepages? I would like to read it. I joined that community tonight.
Teresa

[crecco]

  Deandra,
   I have not read the article yet but willl as soon as I finish here. Doesn't it make you feel good to know that your story is being read by other women and that maybe you will help even one of them?
  I am glad to hear that you are feeling better but sorry about the CA. Funny how much something like a number has come to mean so much to us! Please take care of yourself and I hope to see you around a little more.
  Love Chris

[Jan214]

I actually got a copy of the magazine and it is wonderful.  Oh yeah, your face is blown up on the front and I thought it was going to be your whole body bigger than life.  They were wonderful articles and I love the pic with you throwing your head back and laughing.
Who knows I might see you in Maui!!!!
You are a doll.
Love,
Jan

[kimmywah]

You truly are inspirational.  You write beautifully and you help many people, judging by the response that you have from your blog.  You are a lovely person inside and out.
Thank you for posting this.

Peace and love...Kim

[Sandymac]

Deandra,
    If you ever want to do something "on the side' , I hope you choose writing !! Your letter to 2007 was indeed inspirational . What a fantastic outlook you have. And, those pictures are just beautiful . I don't know you well, Deandra, but I'm privileged to have met you!!  Thanks for sharing this with us ..

Love,
Sandy

[silver&gold]

Great article Deandra and you look fantastic !!

[lvfrogs]

Deandra,
I am so glad that you shared this article and how smart they were to put you on the front page. You are an inspiring young woman and I am sure that you have inspired others that read the article.  It was a nice reminder to me that I need to be grateful for all that I have in my life and writing the letter to the year 2007 was a wonderful idea that I would like to do for myself. Your parents and boyfriend must be extremely proud of you. They are lucky to have you in their lives, as we are too. Hugs, Colleen

[Cindy809]

Deandra ... We don't know each other but I've been lurking on and off for a while and recently started posting.  You are a beautiful young lady and such an inspiration!  What a picture!!!  Thank you very much for sharing....Cindy

[bohan54]

Great, inspiring piece!  I have chills right now after reading it.  Thanks for sharing,
Sharon

[vegas2cr]

Thank you.  Its not very often that I burst out crying, but your article and looking at your beautiful face did it..I love your attitude, love your way of life and know that oYES you will kick this in the butt.

If I may I would like to borrow your line the next time someone asks me.. "How are you?"I think everyone one of us should have the energy that your post portrays... I know I have told many on here when someone asks me if I ever said WHY ME?   the answer is WHY NOT?

May llife be better to you and your beloved and I want pictures from Hawaii with the wedding ring in the pictures...

ATTA girl go get them...

[TrudieC]

Deana, I've not had much of a chance to get to know you and appreciate you sharing this article with us.  You are amazing!

[dawnlyn]

Deandra,

You are truly an inspiration!!!!!!!!!!  That was such a great story.  Thank you for sharing with us.  Thank you for showing everyone how to kick cancer in the butt.....

You are a very beautiful and special woman....Thanks for being you...

Love,
Dawnlyn

[Janet535]

What a truly remarkable young lady you are. Your grace and dignity are more than evident in the way you have handled what life has thrown at you. Your courage and fighting spirit is and will be an inspiration to all that read your story.

I admire your positive attitude, the fact that you can feel so blessed and grateful for all the wonderful things you have and will be able to have in your life, whether they be big or small and not allow what has been lost to dampen your spirit or take away your dreams for the future.

Your spoke so lovingly of your parents and no doubt they are extremely proud of their beautiful and courageous daughter, just as you should be proud of yourself.

May God continue to bless you and keep you forever safe.

ps: love your choice in movies  :-)  Janet  

[SimplyStar]

beautiful story about a beautiful lady   Marty

[Brownie3321]

GEEZE!!!! Why does MH do that!??!?! For those of you that didn't catch it, the link is done after womens mag - meaning, just add what you would normally do (com) :) Email me if you don't understand.