Once again, I have waiting ENTIRELY too long to update. Things have been going well. We are coming up on a year on immunotherapy and we are moving in the right direction. With ONE LITTLE ANNOYING exception!

One of my lung nodules is not only growing, but pretty quickly. Dr. V. (my U of M consulting oncologist) gave us a few options, but if you know me, you know I am a “get it out!” kind of gal. Surgery is an option, so I’ll take that! So here we go. A lobectomy by the amazing Dr. Lam it is. A couple of nights in the hospital, followed by a few weeks of recovery.

My husband Darren is 4 months post treatment. We did get scary news. The treatment did not get rid of his cancer. It’s spread some which is obviously concerning. His oncologist is recommending a combination of 3 pretty nasty chemo’s. Lot’s of pre-meds to ward off side effects seem to help. Every once in awhile our infusions fall on the same date. The staff seem to think we are pretty cute tackling our infusions together. Our son Hayden has agreed to stay with dad while I go spend a few days laid up getting the lung surgery. I think he’s actually a little excited for the “guy time”. (both of them!) I don’t even want to know how many hours of soccer will be watched.

Surgery went off without a hitch, the nodule came back as confirmed RCC as suspected. It was removed with clear margins, so great news there!

It was SO GOOD to be home, see my sweet hubby and get to recovering.

Enjoy the holidays friends!

Much Love,

Carie