Unfortunately some golf ball size cysts need to be removed from my abdomen. So I am going into Beth Israel for surgery on November 3rd. We are not sure of the extent of the surgery, but it will most likely be followed by chemo at Dana Farber. There are some new protocols which I will find out about next week from my medical oncologist at Dana Farber.
Meanwhile, I am off to Tucson for a conference on Socially-responsible investing from Sunday, October 25th, through Wednesday, October 28th.
Hoping for a good recovery. Maura
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
TRAINING FOR THE PAN-MASS CHALLENGE
I have had my ups and downs in the last few months. I have been travelling, and now write from South Dartmouth, Mass., where we reside for the summer months. While here, I suddenly felt much better and decided to train for a shorter version than the original PMC (Sturbridge to Provincetown). So I will do a 47-mile bike-a-thon on Sunday, August 2nd which is a loop out of Wellesley (Babson College, where I went to Business School). If you are interested in sponsoring me, I would appreciate the contribution toward my goal of raising $1,000 for the Jimmy Fund. This benefits Dana-Farber Cancer Institute directly (where I have been receiving my care). My PMC ID 58737-4 and the egift ID is MP0203. Thanks for your generosity.
I have had my ups and downs in the last few months. I have been travelling, and now write from South Dartmouth, Mass., where we reside for the summer months. While here, I suddenly felt much better and decided to train for a shorter version than the original PMC (Sturbridge to Provincetown). So I will do a 47-mile bike-a-thon on Sunday, August 2nd which is a loop out of Wellesley (Babson College, where I went to Business School). If you are interested in sponsoring me, I would appreciate the contribution toward my goal of raising $1,000 for the Jimmy Fund. This benefits Dana-Farber Cancer Institute directly (where I have been receiving my care). My PMC ID 58737-4 and the egift ID is MP0203. Thanks for your generosity.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Off to Italy
Since my CA125 is 5 and my CT scan is clear, I am traveling to Italy. I am going with a group here in Concord which is retracing the steps of the Transcendentalists in Rome, Siena and Florence. We are leaving Concord on Thursday night, 3/19 and returning on the evening of 3/29 (Sunday). We have many things to do and see. I will go tonight to pick my final itinerary and bags. It will feel strange to be going without my family, but Bill has assured me that he will have things under control here. See you in April!! Spring is right around the corner.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Consider Donating to Dana Farber
My breast biopsies were benign so I am out of the woods for now. I will be monitored every 3 months going forward.
Which brings me to the next topic: Dana Farber. Since they have been so good to me, I would love for you to consider donating. A friend of mine, Ruth Beberman, (a sarcoma survivor) is running in the marathon on April 20th to raise money for Dana Farber. To sponsor her online: www.rundfmc.org/ruthb2009. She is very kind to run in my name and other friends. She looks great, by the way!
I even have hair these days, although it is all grey!!
Which brings me to the next topic: Dana Farber. Since they have been so good to me, I would love for you to consider donating. A friend of mine, Ruth Beberman, (a sarcoma survivor) is running in the marathon on April 20th to raise money for Dana Farber. To sponsor her online: www.rundfmc.org/ruthb2009. She is very kind to run in my name and other friends. She looks great, by the way!
I even have hair these days, although it is all grey!!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Road to Recovery
It has been too long. Nathaniel and I have to post some pictures from the Galapagos Islands. It was a wonderful trip. Pictures would probably best describe the creatures we met there. We went with great friends and their family. We saw sea lions (everywhere), fur seals (more reclusive), iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins, sperm whales, and more...
It was a tough transition back to a New England Winter. I was immediately met with news that my breast biopsy (done 12/23) was benign (atypical ductal dysplatia), but that my oncologist wanted it removed...easier said than done. After a whirlwind of medical tests and images, the very minor surgery took place on Friday at MGH. I am awaiting the results of that biopsy, which should be no surprise.
My joint pains seems to be abating and my hair is even growing (white)!!
It was a tough transition back to a New England Winter. I was immediately met with news that my breast biopsy (done 12/23) was benign (atypical ductal dysplatia), but that my oncologist wanted it removed...easier said than done. After a whirlwind of medical tests and images, the very minor surgery took place on Friday at MGH. I am awaiting the results of that biopsy, which should be no surprise.
My joint pains seems to be abating and my hair is even growing (white)!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Friday, December 19, 2008
December 19,2008
I am still feeling the after effects of chemo, namely joint and muscle aches and pains...not what I had counted on at this stage. My ovarian cancer is in remission with a very low tumor marker of 11, (which was 1800 when I was admitted to the hospital in May). I guess we are all hopeful that it will stay low. The Dana Farber Oncologist has given me a better than 50% chance of being cured, meaning no recurrence of the cancer.
However, I am still at risk for breast cancer, since with the BRCA1 gene mutation there is an 80% lifetime chance of my developing breast cancer in my lifetime....the next hurdle awaits.
We are looking forward to the holidays and going to the Galapagos Islands from 12/28-1/9/09. See you next year!!
Happy Holidays and God Bless us all!!
However, I am still at risk for breast cancer, since with the BRCA1 gene mutation there is an 80% lifetime chance of my developing breast cancer in my lifetime....the next hurdle awaits.
We are looking forward to the holidays and going to the Galapagos Islands from 12/28-1/9/09. See you next year!!
Happy Holidays and God Bless us all!!
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