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Dear friends,
I just learned that cancer that metastasizes (spreads) to the bones from other parts of the body, such as the breast, lung, or prostate, is called metastatic cancer, and is named for the organ or tissue in which it began. Primary bone cancer is far less common than cancer that spreads to the bones.
In order to complete the diagnosis, her oncologist performed the following tests:
The tumor is located in her hip and there are a few lesions around her spine in her back. Her oncologist will now start the treatment shortly, exactly when, we don't know. He mentioned that he will start her on radiotheraphy and hormonal therapy to irradiate the tumors. Nathalie is very optimistic about this news because it means that it hasn't spread too much.
Her treatments will include:
Again, I want to emphasis that Nathalie is really positive about the whole process, and you should too. Her will to beat this cancer is what will carry her through. I hope and pray that we will all be able to sustain her during this time, by staying positive and upbeat and by constantly showing our support. Remember, Nathalie has the faith that she will overcome this cancer, and so should you.
May God's blessings be upon you all.
I just learned that cancer that metastasizes (spreads) to the bones from other parts of the body, such as the breast, lung, or prostate, is called metastatic cancer, and is named for the organ or tissue in which it began. Primary bone cancer is far less common than cancer that spreads to the bones.
In order to complete the diagnosis, her oncologist performed the following tests:
- A computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan, which is a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, taken from different angles, that are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine.
- A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure, which uses a powerful magnet linked to a computer to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body without using x-rays.
- A positron emission tomography (PET) scan, in which a small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein, and a scanner is used to make detailed, computerized pictures of areas inside the body where the glucose is used. Because cancer cells often use more glucose than normal cells, the pictures can be used to find cancer cells in the body.
The tumor is located in her hip and there are a few lesions around her spine in her back. Her oncologist will now start the treatment shortly, exactly when, we don't know. He mentioned that he will start her on radiotheraphy and hormonal therapy to irradiate the tumors. Nathalie is very optimistic about this news because it means that it hasn't spread too much.
Her treatments will include:
- Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, involves the use of high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.
- Hormonal therapy. Hormones are chemical substances that are produced by glands in the body or made in a laboratory. Hormonal therapy is a treatment that removes hormones from your body or blocks their action and stops cancer cells from growing. Drugs, surgery or radiation therapy can be used to change hormone levels.
Again, I want to emphasis that Nathalie is really positive about the whole process, and you should too. Her will to beat this cancer is what will carry her through. I hope and pray that we will all be able to sustain her during this time, by staying positive and upbeat and by constantly showing our support. Remember, Nathalie has the faith that she will overcome this cancer, and so should you.
May God's blessings be upon you all.
P.S. To write an email to Nathalie while she is in the hospital, please use withfaithineveryfootstep@gmail.com. I will print the letters and bring it to her or answer any inquiries about Nathalie. I strongly encourage you to send her a card at home. If you do not have her home address, please email me at this same address.
Nadia,
ReplyDeletethanks for taking the time to do this! I can't tell you how much this means to me. The distance and time zones make it hard to talk to Nath. Give her my best and I will try and call her this weekend. Is she in the same hospital room??
My pleasure Jace. I know how difficult it is to be away from those we love, especially in a time like this. Thank you for letting me know that you appreciate all the efforts that go into keeping this blog going. It means a lot to me. Nat is still in the same room but has she has been feeling under the weather, she has been sleeping and resting a lot in the past week. All I can say is keep trying. I'll be there tomorrow night with her parents, so you can try my Magic Jack and I'll pass her the phone if I'm still in the hospital.
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