Saw oncologist today

[marie3B]

We went over the path report from my surgery.  The surgeon had told me active cells were found in three spots.  This is not what the report said.  I have active neoplastic cells near the pyloric.  None of the other biopsies showed viable cells.  That was somewhat of a relief.  For now we are waiting until my next scan to do anything.  This was her suggestion, but also what I was hoping she would say.  She is going to ask the pathologist about the hormone receptors, but doesn't think it applies to me.  She is also ordering a Kras mutation test which has to do with colon cancers.  I am getting good at the "wait & see" game, so for now I will continue to rest and heal from surgery and my last nasty chemo.  Marie

[Katie116]

Take a good long rest. Meditate on good things. I'm praying and hoping for the best.

[nyc lady]

Marie -  rest, heal and feel good.  I am glad that you are going on a chemo break....your  body needs it.  Let's hope the next scan shows no changes.

Love,
Pam

[ireneo]

You are an amazingly patient woman. Rest up for now and take care. I'm not sure what else to say. I admire you.

hugs, irene

[Flicka0459]

Marie,

You are always in my prayers.  Get the rest you need to make you strong for the next step.  I wish I could give you a big hug.  Lisa

[jane65]

My wishes go out to you for good health and peace.
Jane

[lvfrogs]

Marie,
Glad that you will be offered this opportunity to rest! Will keep you in my prayers,many hugs,
Colleen

[marie3B]

Thanks everyone.  Teresa,  I am guessing the pyloric area is a more common site with this mucinous type ovca.  It acts like a gastric cancer in some ways.  My great grandma had a tumor there.  The family always called her cancer " a big stomach cancer"  but my guess is she had what I have.  Marie

[JC145]

I am fond of "waiting and watching" myself.  I hope you rest and get strong for whatever lies ahead.  

Judy

[Teresa222]

How common is it for the cancer to settle in the pyloric valve area? I've never heard of this happening. I am hoping your ONC gave you lots of information you can now share.
Teresa

[yrrek]

Yes stay strong in spirit and use this time to heal and rest.  
Kerry

[butterflytc]

Glad to hear you got a rest Marie. Hoping you continue to get only good news. Stay strong.
love
butterflytc

[justscore]

Yes, rest and heal!!!!  Hope things get better and you tolerate the nasty chemo a bit better.

Heidi