Results of appointment with oncologist from notes taken by my dear friend and support person, Sherye.
The tests show a cystic malignant mass in the pancreas.
They are considering surgery and/or chemotherapy. First they have to rule out two things -- that the cancer has not spread outside the pancreas and that it is not attached to major blood vessels. A PET Scan and CA 19-9 blood work are being ordered to help make these decisions. The previous scans (CAT and MRI) indicate that the tumor is touching a major artery but they cannot tell if it is unattached and can be removed or if it is attached.
If it isn’t attached he discussed chemo to shrink the tumor to make Judi a candidate for surgery. Following Judi's question about prognosis, he said if no treatment is done, life expectancy is about six months. If she responds to treatment as about 60% of the patients do, it would increase the time to two to three years. ****NOTE FROM JUDI......I know prayer can change this*****
He is also going to request that Judi's primary care office set up an appointment with the surgeon. He wants her to go ahead and meet with him even if they don't have all the results of the tests.....just for an initial appointment.
The only other thing we discussed was about nutrition. He wants her to drink the Glucerna. We told him that she is not eating and she is continuing to lose weight. He said she really needs to maintain her weight especially if she is going to have surgery or undergo chemo. He said she should try to drink the Glucerna regardless of the gas and diarrhea. He said if she continues to drink it, her body will adjust to it in time.
And that’s it for present. We will keep you informed as we learn more. The kitties are taking good care of me.
Thank you for all the love y'all are pouring out in my direction.....I can feel it.
SASS was originally started by Mama/JudiBug with two senior Texas dudes (Sammy and Andy) and later added two young sisfurs (Shelly and Sierra). Sammy ran off to the Bridge in May of 2012 and Andy April 2013. Our dear, sweet Mama/JudiBug passed in November of 2012, after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. TraciBug is now attempting to keep the blog going. Polli and Boston were added to the family in the summer of 2013.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Oncologist Report
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Judi, we continue to hold you in our prayers and paws each day. We know how much Power of Prayer can do and we pray it reaches you. We appreciate you keeping us updated as I know this is a very difficult time for you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Sniffs, The HoundDogs and Sherri (Mom)
I am SURE that the Chemo and Surgery will be successful. I just KNOW it.
I hope the tests can be done soon. Good idea to get to know the surgeon ahead of the time.
We are with you.
Paws Crossed.
Morning Mama J and your able assistant Sherye!! Thank you for the update on your doctor's visit.
Mom and I have had you in our thoughts and prayers each and every day and will continue. Please keep us posted as you are able....we're always lurking around your blog looking for updates.
Good luck adjusting to your Glucena. Take small sips and maybe you'll be able to get it down. I hope it comes in a tasty flavor.
Hugs Madi and Mom
Judi, we are purring and praying for the very best outcome. Doctors only deal with stats and we all know many people who beat "the odds" and thus astound the medical professionals. We know you will too!
Peace and Blessings.
Sending love and purrayers your way. The most impawtant thing is to try to eat or drink the Glucena. It's hard but you don't want to waste away. You want to be a fighter for your babies.
Healing purr purr purrz!
I am so sorry to hear this scary news, but will keep you in my prayers always, Judi; a positive attitude filled with hope is essential, although difficult, through these trying times...Wishing you the very best with treatment options and blessings to you and your family...Sending you love and hugs, dear friend...J
Oh my goodness. Me and Charlie are so so sorry. Please auntie Judi-bug, please eat! We continue to send you lots of purrs and hugs and prayers. We absolutely hate hate hate cancer. It's not fair at all! :-(
Take care
x
Momma Judi, I knows withouts a doubt we all can change dis outcome, we will makes your prognosis much betters. We loves you dearly and we is always praying and thinkin' of you. I hopes you can feel our love and hugs.
Nows, you go try to eat a little sumptin and rest while we does what we does...powerful vibin' to gets you betters.
Puddles...and family
Puddles says it so well! Know that we are all here for you and we'll keep the prayers pouring in. Prayers really do work.
Please know we are praying for you daily!!! Yes, prayer and a strong attitude can change your outcome. I regularly listen to the Doctor Dawn podcast and she has excellent advice about nutrition and etc. She suggested this link for nutrition: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/index.html
BIG HUGS and purrs from the cats.
Thank you for your assistance, Sherye. We are praying with every ounce of our being for Auntie Judi.
Love, TK, Squashies, TKMom
We all beleive in the Power of the Paw and the power of prayer - both continuing here for Judi. Hugs to all.
Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
We will definitely have you in our prayers and we all know that kitty and woofie prayers are the most powerful ones ever. We will send you lots and lots of positive vibes xxxx
We are all here for you and we totally believe that prayers can change things too. We love you!
thanks for the update. regardless of what the doc say, i'm still praying for you. I hope you can stay positive.
Judi, please know we are here for you...whatever we can do for you, just ask...we continue to purr and pray for you.
Wally, Ernie, Zoey & mom Sue
oxoxox
Prayer changes things. We listen for God's will and pray ernerstly for His deliverence.
I love you Judi and I promise..you will be in my prayer list.
Our thoughts and purrs to you. What a difficult time and decision.
There are so many things they can do now that will buy you more time. My BIL was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 2 years ago and he is still doing well with treatment. We are sending mega purrs and prayers your way.
Luv ya!
We have been praying that what will work to make you all better sweet Judi will be done and that it be successful...we will continue to pray that happens. Many warm hugs and nose kisses sweet friend.
I recently read Steve Jobs's biography. He didn't want to eat either. Finally his doctor reminded him to think of food as MEDICINE which would help his body stay strong. It wasn't optional. Our paws continue to e crossed.
-Bart, Ruby and Lisa
We here at Team Beaglebratz (doggiez and mom) haf bin keeping u in our thoughts and prayerz and sending LOTZ of healing vibes. We all HATE stats – mom haz dealt with doctorz trying tu put her in a stat group fer over 30 yearz with her disabilities and the melanoma she had – she duzn’t listen tu the doctorz when they talk statz. You du need tu start eating better tho – tu bad u ain’t a Beagle cuz we wood eat all the time if mom wood let us. And all of us here have had tu take a pill or other stuff we don’t like and yep, peeps say well it will help you – we still hate it butt yep, we end up taking it and yep, it duz help butt we still hate it. And it iz furry much nice tu haz sumone there tu help u with the doctor stuff – we bet she iz a good friend too - thank you Sherye.
Shiloh'n Shasta
(mom Kim too)
Sending tons and tons of purrs your way!!!!!
We continue to send all our positive thoughts and prayers your way!
We are continuing our purrs and prayers for Mom Judi. We all know the power of prayer can do wonders. (((HUGS)))
we are and will continue to send our purrssss - we know it will help. keep taking care of yourself!!
Miss Judi, my peeps and I are joining all of Blogville in sending loving vibes and healing warmth to you. I know we can work miracles together. We are all here for you.
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, Lori & Stan
Judi, we will continue to lift you up in purr and prayer. Kim from Fuzzy Tales is right about doctors dealing just with statistics. My dad was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, and given 3-4 months to live. He lived for nearly 18 more YEARS. So there you have it. WE will indeed keep purring and praying for you, dear friend.
We will continue to think of you and say prayers for you, Judi. We hope you can manage to eat some more, and that they can do the chemo for you soon. Purrs, Simba and Audrey and Mom
Thank you for giving us an update. We'll continue to say our prayers for you and send our loudest purrs, woofs along with lots of love.
As difficult as it may be, please try to eat something. You need to prepare your body for the chemo and / or surgery.
I´m praying and thinking goods things to you EVER!!!!
Our positive vibration sends a lots of good energy to you!!!!
Hugs and more hugs!
We've come over from the Cat blogosphere to visit and let you know you are in our prayers.
We know it can be very hard to eat. Try chilling the Glucerna down until it is very cold or you might try freezing it a bit and eating it like ice cream. Many people find it more palatable that way. God bless you.
I know the Surgery and chemo will work. I just know it. Praying hard 16 paws crossed
Love
Dachshund Nola, BOston, Auggie and Charlotte
Oh Sheryl, we are so glad you are there to help Judi. Judi, what Jacqueline said, is soooooo true. You have to try to remain positive and just a good attitude in general. It really really does work. We know you are going to beat this darn disease. And please start drinking that Glucerna. Thanks so much for this update. We think about you all the time and have been saying prayers for you like crazy. The donks are crossing their hooves as hard as they can. You will make it.
We are here praying for you Judi. We know that you can beat this. Stay upbeat.
Hugs
Love Ruby & Penny
Pees - eat. You need the strength & energy
Judi, we are sending prayers to you today. I have a friend (37) going through treatment for pancreatic cancer now too. He is over a year into his battle...so prayer does help!
We are praying.
Much Love,
Ruthie
I have you close in my prayers and so hope that all the prayers around the blogasphere can help oust this awful thing.. Please know we care and send love// Carol and GJ xx
Sending our bestest, heavey dooty purrrrrsss & purrrrayers to you.
Judi, I am purring as hard as I can for you... and you are so right, prayer can and does make a difference.
We are purring and praying until you are healed. If ML's neighbor Margaret can do it with prayer you will too. We are praying that God's healing touch will be with you throughout all your treatments. God Be with you Judi
Love,
Casper, Cleo and Monica
We are purring and praying for you Judi. Please try to get the Glucerna down, you do need the nourishment to help you banish the evil C. You have so many purring and praying for you, and We know you can beat this!
Herman and I are praying and purring for you Judi. Please try to eat and get the Glucerna down. I think the idea of partially freezing it so you can eat it like ice cream is a good one. Positive attitude, hope and prayer all work. There was a good friend of the family who got cancer and his doctors told him he would not live long enough to see his daughter graduate from high school. He lived to see her graduate from high school and college, get married and give birth to his grandson.
We're purring loud and hard for Judi. Mom will put Judi in the prayer book at church tomorrow morning too. We know how scary it is, but we also know how powerful the CB can be.
The Florida Furkids
We are sure happy you have a wonderful friend to help you through this. Thanks Sherry!
We absolutely know you can beat this - you are strong and you have the support and love and prayers of so many!
Pip & Kristin
Judi, you continue to be in my daily thoughts and prayers.
I agree about the Glucerna, try freezing and eating like ice cream..or chilling. I know you do not feel like eating but I'm going to pray that you are able to somehow tolerate it so you can get the much needed calories.
I truly believe in the Power of Payer..Judi you have so many people that love you and are praying that God wraps his loving arms around you.
Blessings,
Chloe, Cecil, Winston and Mom Shawn
we are sending you our strongest purrrss and our the mom has put you on her prayer chain. We believe in the power of the purr and the prayer, and we know that God will hold you in the palm of his hand
Dear Judi, We know you are going through a rotten time, but we are praying, and hope you can stay positive and fight this.
Rubie's mum
Prayer is so powerful, and so many are being said for you, I am staying strong in my belief that our's will be answered. You are in my thoughts and prayers every single day.
Many hugs
Iris
Dear Judi! know that we have you in our prayers! we purr and pray for your strength, comfort, courage, and healing. God bless you!
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie, Cara and Wriggley :)
Oh, Judi, I am praying for you!! *big hugs*
And Sherye, you're wonderful for helping Judi through this. The medical system is way too much for one person to handle alone, especially in a situation like this one.
We too think prayers can change this!!! We'll keep you in ours, efurry day. ((hugs))
The power of prayer can change things and we are praying for you!
Lots of purrs, prayers and (((HUGS))) for you, Judi! It's so wonderful to have a great friend help you through this.
I know prayer can change things and my oncologist did as well.
It is a strange thing to see your own "termination date" come and go.
I think your doctors are on the right track, if you should want a second opinion, you can always use Margaret's or my own doctor.
You have the entire CB praying for you, plus several church congregations here in the Houston, Galveston and Dallas-Fort Worth areas.
Not to mention all the purrs and grrrs and donkey-hoof crossings (those are very lucky).
Love,
ML & KC
I'm sending you such big purrs and cuddles...
I'm sending you such big purrs and cuddles...
Judi, we are sending you love and prayers and purrs and healing. Stay strong because we are all with you, holding you up with our loving paws. xxxx
We are sending you our best purrs Judi and Mum is sending prayers and her love. Please get the Glucerna down any way you can. We are sending our best love from us all and Hannah and Lucy are also sending virtual gentle headbutts and whiskery kisses.
Be brave and be strong.
Luv Hannah, Lucy and Sue xx xx xx
You are in my prayers Judi! The boys send healing and comforting purrs.
M continues to have you in her prayers and I'm still purring like crazy. With all of blogsophere praying and purring for you, we just know you will get better. Hope you can start eating more dear friend - please try hard.
We keeps yoo in our purrs and purrayers.
Luvs,
Alla Us Hotties
Thank you for this update, and we will continue to pray and purr for Judi, hoping that both will shift the balance in her favour.
Thank you so much for the update. We are continuing to keep you in our nightly purrs and prayers. WE will continue to light our candle and keep good positive healing purrs for you Momma Judi.
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥
Dear Judibuggieflower, Miles and me, and mom too sent you a pressie. You can use it to put your Glucerna cuppie on, and you should try super duper hard to keep strong. Miles and I put our paws and furs on it so you can sniff us.
Our mom is a nurse and she wishes she could come and take care of you. but she will take care of you from afar and pray for you.
Guess what? We love you so much and we are going to have our paws out for you to hold onto. There are good fighting medicines now that will help you get all better. There might be some bad days but just remember all of the love we have for you. Every day we are praying for your strength and comfort.
huge HUGE gentletype bonkies
Thinking of you, Judi, and wishing you strength. xoxoxoxo
Judy, I pray that you have no pain. I am also going to say ask about what the treatment will do and then ask yourself is the extra time worth the treatment. I believe it is quality of life over quantity. Find out all sides to make a decision that is right for you. I would also shop around dr's and or hospitals. There are some that are better than others in certain diseases.
We've been thinking about you every day and are sending lots of purrs, woofs and prayers your way. You are not alone in this.
A relative of mine was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. It is back to Stage II with chemo. She has done well on her chemo. She has lost some weight and her hair but is able to enjoy her days. We are thrilled she will be with us longer. There is always hope. Purrs and hugs to you from our house.
Poor thing.
Judi, we have you in our thoughts here in Oz. This is serious but you have options for a positive outcome. Please eat and stay strong. Hugs and healing slobber, love Stella, Rory (and Carol)
Saying our nightly prayers and your name is at the top of the list. We are sending healing light your way!
Winston, Chloe, Cecil and Mom Shawn
You are in our prayers Miss Judi.
love, love and more love...
Katie & Glogirly
You continue to be in our prayers, and healing purrs being sent south to you from all of us.
-JB, Chester, CB, Armani, Gaia, Charli and mom Deb
Dear Miss Judi,
Meee and my Pack continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers and keep sending those healing vibes your way.
Stay Strong, keep the Faith, Miracles happen all the time...
Smooches,
Neeko and my Pack ♥
P.S. Can you please send us your email address @ neeko.spaulding@yahoo.com
Judi, please know my prayers are with you. I do believe in the power of prayer and know that miracles can happen. We hope you feel all of the love from the CB.
Truffle, Brulee, and Mom Paula
Judi, Mom and I are keeping you in our most positive thoughts and sending you much courage!
Wags and Hugs,
Roo and Mom
We are stopping by today to let Judi know we are thinking of her especially today. And for a lighter hearted bit of info, Simba and Audrey finally had their new 008 and 009 collar tags put on today. We though Sam and Andy 007 might find that interesting.
Kitties and Mom
please count our purrs in with the multitude of kitties and humans praying and purring for you miss judi.
hugs,
emma and buster
We are purring and praying for you. We believe in the power of the purr.
xoxo Cory and family
Our purrayers are with Judi...
We have experienced pancreatic cancer first hand with my Mom. She had surgery (whipple procedure - spelling?) and had chemotherapy following that. She was able to drink the glycernia shakes - I've seen 4 flavors (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry & butter pecan) so if Judi wants flavor not available in your area let me know & I'll be glad to ship some out.
Jade, Myst, Blackie, Cocoa & Mom Jen
We keep praying for you and yours, Judi. We know there are miracles, and we're praying for one for you, too.
Love - Marilynn
Dear Judi, we are praying for you every day. we know that God is surrounding you with his love and we are here to give you the strength you need. we love you so much too!
Auntie Judi-Bug, you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers and we wrap you in gentle thoughts of love. Clooney & Neytiri send their biggest and most special purrs your way and their special cuddles and kitty kisses too.
Oh my! I am so out of the loop and so very sorry I haven't been by sooner. I just heard the news. Judi, please know there are soooo many people out here who love and care so deeply for you. I know I am praying as hard as I can right now for you as well as so many others. Prayer is an amazing thing and we will keep it up until you are better.
(((hugs))) and ♥
Maggie May, The Creek Cats and Dana
Dear Judi...
I am sending you my thoughts and prayers and I KNOW you can beat this. I had cancer as well, so I know what you're going through...be positive and optimistic. Positive brings positive. I will continue to keep an eye on your blog to see how you are doing.
Lots of Love~
Shannon and The Krew
Auntie Judi, we came by to let you know we are thinking of you and purring and praying for you. Please know that we are here for you...whatever you may need. We love you.
Wally, Ernie, Zoey and mom Sue
oxoxox
Auntie JudyBug!! We are purring and praying for you!! Lots of hugs and healing vibes to you!!
(((((((((HUGGGGGGSSSSS)))))))),
Your TX furiends,
Lots of purrrs and prayers for you Auntie Judy Bug!! We love you!
((((((lots of HUGGGGGGGSSSSSSSS))))))
Your TX furiends,
Judi, I just read the update. I will send prayers that you do not suffer and live your life relatively pain free. You and your family are in my thoughts
Karen
Mum Judi-Bug! Me and Charlie are keeping you in our thoughts and hearts. We are lighting a very special candle for you. We want you to know you are a beautiful wonderful and talented person. We send you love and hugs. You are loved, you'll always be loved. Take care
x
We just read the update and are so very sorry. We continue to purr and pray for you and hope you are not in too much pain.
We are sending comforting vibes and purrayers for you. We wish we could heal you.
Dear Judi,
We kitties and Mom would never have known you if it were not for catblogging and wonderful people like you. We treasure the headers you made for our blog, and are sending you or most special thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry that the doctors couldn't give you better news and know that you are surrounded by your loving family. We will always remember you.
Purrs,
Simba, Audrey and Mom
We read the news earlier today. We love you so much and our praying our hearts out! If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Pip & Kristin
We read the update and are so sorry. Purrs to you.
We just read the update, too, and we, too, are sorry and at a loss for words. Please know that we love you, and that we are purring, praying, and sending positive energy for you and your family.
We love you Judi!
I just wanted you to know that I love your blog. You have made a difference in everyone's life. I am so sorry that this has happened.
I'll be thinking of you and hoping that you know you've done wonderful things. Know that you have been loved.
xo xo,
JC and The Purr and Fur Gang
Judi-I am sending out a heartfelt prayer for you! I'm so sorry that you are going through this.
Sending love and hope,
Lulu's Mom
Auntoe Judi, we also have read the latest update. I admit I am at a loss fir words but PLEASE know that we love you and we are praying for you.
Puddles and mum
Momma Judi
I am cwossing my paws and Mommi is pawaying hawd fow a miwacle
we believe they can happen
we love you and awe sending healing smoochies and hope
love
Asta and Mommi
Lots of purrs coming from us ... here's hoping for a miraculous recovery.
--Jasper
All paws crossed for you, we all love you so much
Dachshund Nola
Read the update and I am so very sorry, Judi...You have been such a kind and loving friend to me and I have always enjoyed your blog(s), your beautiful babies, your talented photoshop pics and your kind, fun sense of humor...You are in my daily prayers, wishing peace and comfort to you and your family at this difficult time...Sending love and hugs, sweet friend...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat
Judi,
Although we do not visit often, you are in our thoughts and may the power of love carry you through this difficult time, and may you be surrounded by those who care deeply as the Cat Blogosphere do, and may our combined purrs help gentle your pain and sadness, so the happy times still there, can shine through...
Love and prayers from SC-yes Puddles' hood,
The Heartbeats
Dear Auntie Judi-Bug, we are sending you and your family thoughts and prayers of grace and love. ~May Grace wrap you in its loving arms and light your days~
xoxo
Clooney, Neytiri & Karyn
Judi, we are praying and purring and have such hope for you! Hugs!
I am so sorry Judi, I am praying for you. I wish the new was better. I do believe in miracles and I am praying for one just for you.
I will always cherish the pictures you edited of my four furries.
We love you
Peanut, Marshmallow,
Ruby Pearlene and Iris
Dear Judi,
I have come here for the first time from the Random Felines blog, my only advice is can you get to Dr Buttar? http://www.drbuttar.com/ or at least buy his book/dvd? I know we put our absolute faith in western medicine, and Dr B is a western trained doc but he doesn't do things in quite the same way. I'd look at EVERYTHING else before i put myself through chemo &/or radiation. Just putting the options out there. and you're right, prayer really does make a difference.
The whole casa is keeping you in our purrayers. Hugs to Sherye for being such a wonderful friend.
My Mom read this post and she said that was sooo bad. BK and Razzy
Judi..Im so sorry for the bad news. You are in my prayers everyday. Sunday I will put you on my church's prayer list. I will also pray for strength for your family.
My kitties are sending lots of Purrs to your kitties now. I know this is also hard on your sweet babies. They always know when we are sick. My kitties have bought me alot of comfort during my illnesses.
Please eat to keep your strength up.
Lots of love to you and your kitties, jude,poo,babybella,piper,marley and melody
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Miss Judi
We are purrin and purrayin fur you efurryday. xoxo
We just dropped by to let you know that we are still purring and praying for you.
Karen Jo and Herman
I a so so sorry to hear about our health and want to let you know that daily you are in my prayers and thoughts. There are no words that will make you feel better but do know that you and your family are thought of and cared for by so many.
We heard you were having a really bad day yesterday (Wed 4/4) and wanted to drop by and say hi.
We love you so much.
Love & Purrs,
KC
Missy Blue Eyes
Faith Boomerang
Baby Cat
Sol
Smokey
BJ
Mom ML
You are in our thoughts and prayers Judi. We are sending you all our love and encouragement and lift you up with even more love.
the critters in The Cottage xo
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