Thank you, Helen.
Last Thursday, my mom had appointments with her oncologist and a gynecologist nurse practitioner. The results of her CT scan indicated no progression of her cancer, which was a huge relief! Her oncologist was very pleased with the news, and so were we.
Her blood tests showed that her CA125 level is within the normal range, but the amylase level is elevated. During the pelvic exam, the gynecologist diagnosed my mom with a yeast infection and vaginal atrophy. She prescribed medication and will schedule a follow-up check once a year.
My mom's journey is truly a miracle. There was a time when she was in very poor health before joining City of Hope. After her second round of radiation, we genuinely thought we were losing her, as she was bedridden for a month. After being genetically tested and found positive for Lynch Syndrome, she began a new treatment with Keytruda, which marked the beginning of her improvement.
Since 2019, she has been receiving Keytruda, and we are incredibly proud of her strength, her medical team, and her tremendous faith.
Her Keytruda treatment has been on hold since mid-2023. We continue to have hope and pray for my mom as we also navigate my younger sister’s cancer journey. Her CT scan was done on Friday.
Additionally, my gynecological surveillance six-month check is scheduled for the end of this month.
We do the best we can to live in hope and be joyfully present in the moment.
I hope you're doing well. Take care. 💗