Results of biopsy.

In Seattle tonight. Staying at the SCCA House, Seattle Genetics has covered the cost of a room again for us. Last time we stayed here was February. Blood draw is bright at early at 8:45 a.m. so it is very nice to be here already. Traffic would have been busy tomorrow I'm sure. Results of the needle biopsy showed no cancer. :D Dr. Petersdorf explained that it appears to have been bone that was damaged and is repairing itself. So........... treatment tomorrow! Questions?

XOXO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dawn

Biopsy Complete.

Harborview hospital this morning. Checked in at 10, was home by 4! Great timing, just missed the traffic. Needle biopsy to my C7 vertebrae, lots of crunch~crunch~crunch~crunch. In the beginning I could feel it a lot and had to have them "up" my numbing meds. Finally I couldn't feel it and only could hear it which wasn't as bad. They said sometimes when you are done you don't really remember it. Well, after I finally couldn't feel it I relaxed much more. I can't say I remember it all but I do remember hearing a lot of it. Four samples were taken out of the bone. Per doc, might as well get more than enough while he's in there then need more and have to go back. Not sure when I will get results. Plan on asking tomorrow.... I hate waiting for news. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts an wishes, it worked. The procedure went smoothly!!

Back to resting.

XOXO

Dawn

Birthday and Biopsy in the same week!!

Tuesday, the big 2-9.... my goodness time is flying. Two years, seven months of dealing with my cancer.

So, the spot on my spine is on C7 vertebra, needle biopsy is scheduled for Thursday morning at Harborview. Getting nervous about it. I remember listening to the bone biopsy I had last time, crunch~crunch. That was out of my hip bone though. This time it's a much different area. Apparently the spine spot was showing from the CT in March but because it was less than 1.5cm it wasn't considered large enough to investigate, now the spot is 1.6cm which means................. it grew........................ so..........................it's time to investigate. Had a really wonderful birthday BBQ on Saturday. VERY lucky the weather held out for us. Had such a great time playing Frisbee! I am fairly sure that is my favorite sport to play.... Frisbee is a sport right? :D

If anyone ever has any questions they are curious about NEVER be afraid to ask!! I am always willing to share my story!

Wish me luck for Thursday!!!!!! Sheesh... for Tuesday too!!!! :-D

Thanks everyone, I love hearing from people and try my best to respond!!

XOXO

Dawn