Hi Everyone,
Sorry it took so long to get the news out, but our lives continue to be busy with two little ones on top of all the appointments we have to go to. You all know I went through four tests ( Ct scan, pet scan, MRI and endoscopic ultrasound) to determine how my body is responding to the chemo and the results are in and they tell me that my cancer is definitely stage 4 and not 3 like they originally thought and hoped it to be. The cancer has metastasized to various parts of my body. When they did the first tests in the beginning there were some suspicious spots in my lungs, something very small in my liver and possible lymph node involvement. But they were not 100% sure so we were holding out hope that it had not spread. Well, it was cancer .They also are saying that the cancer started in the top of the stomach and grew up into the esophagus and it is called gastroesaphageal junction. BUT, the very good news is that the chemo seems to be working!!! The spots in the lungs have disappeared except one spot that has shrunk. The spot in the liver has shrunk from 10mm to 4mm, shrunk by 60% and the lymph nodes that showed cancer, now show none. The main tumor in the esophagus has also shrunk drastically. The doctors were very encouraged by the results and almost surprised by how well my body is responding. Let's keep hoping for more good results this next time!!!!! A big wall at the City of Hope says " There is always HOPE" and we have to believe that. We meet many cancer patients each visit to The City of Hope and have heard amazing stories that encourage us to keep the faith and hope.
The doctors have decided to continue with the same chemotherapy for 3 more rounds, about 9 more weeks because of the good results that they are seeing. I had my fourth round of chemo last Thursday and it was pretty rough over the weekend. I'm feeling better now and hope to feel good until the next infusion in two more weeks.
Our prayer is for the chemo to continue fighting the cancer full force and for the side effects to be minimal!!! Thanks for all your prayers and support, we feel very comforted to have so many friends and family caring for us.
I don't want to forget to mention how thankful I am with The Maui Windsurf Company where I work for all their support for me and my family. Thanks Masato and Christian and all of our friends and family and people we don't even know who are supporting us through their windsurfing websites. Thank you so much!!!
Take care and until next time, Fede
4 comments:
aunque no te conosca ,me pone contento esta noticia, fuerza.
Vamos Fede Carajo !!!
ya vas a estar mucho mejor, así voy hasta allá y te cago a patadas.
Jajajj !!!
que lindos están los chicos..! son hermosos loco.
Te mando un fuerte abrazo.
y la próxima que te des una vuelta por acá, te espero con el equipo de pesca así nos vamos a Chasicó.
Saludos a los viejos, a Caro, a Lu, menos al trabuco y fasineroso de tu hermano.
Besos.
Fede viejo amigo, 20 anios que no hablamos, no me olvido de nuestras largos dias y noches de Lucila.
Te veo y parece que hace dos dias estuvimos en Players con con Marian y el gordo German, tirando mani y hielo y volviendo caminado a la madrugada a La Lucila y quedando dormidos en la vereda de lo borrachos que estabamos.
O en la laguna de Pinamar, con el la camio roja daihatsu. que bue...
Me alegro verte bien y ver a tu familia, te felicito de corazon.
Te mando un abrazo y el 99% de mi energia para que la pelees.
Los grandes desafios para los grandes hombres.
Estoy con vos, de corazon, a pesar del tiempo que no te veo.
Estoy viviendo por Miami hace unos anios y si tengo que ir para esos pagos paso a darte un abrazo en persona y que me presentes esos tesoros que tenes al lado.
Si necesitas algo me avisas que me tomo un avion y me voy para alla
Tus relatos muy buenos y a partir de ahora los sigo, asi que no dejes de escribir puton.
La pena que sigas siendo cuervo....por favor (ni hablar del 7 a 1)
Mandale abrazos a los viejos y a Marian y Caro y cuidate mucho.
Si queres escribime a o.256@hotmail.com. Mi phono aca el 305-588-9396
Dear Federico:
We are so happy that your blog shares the news that improvements are happening! We all send you our best wishes and will continue to send positive vibes for your full recovery!
Judie and Rob and friends from Seal Beach CA
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