My name is Sam Loy, Didi's Husband.
In early October, Didi went to her Doctor after noticing a swollen lymph node under her left arm. Within a week we had a Breast Cancer Stage II diagnosis. After a treatment strategy was settled on, she had a port for chemo implanted and began the pre-chemo process of an MRI, CT Scan, and Bone Scan. The MRI and Bone scan were clean. The CT Scan revealed a mass on her liver.
Having Stage II Breast Cancer is one thing, but a distant metastasis to the liver is quite another. Unfortunately, however, a liver Biopsy revealed that it was not a distant metastasis of the Breast Cancer, but Colorectal Cancer.
A series of additional test confirmed the presence of a Tumor in her colon last week. We are still waiting on the pathological studies on the cancers, as well as genomic analysis. Nor have we seen the results of the latest CT Scan. As we know, we'll update this page with information.
Thankfully, Didi feels fantastic! The only symptom she has had was a tender lymph node. Her blood work is perfect!
Regardless, the late stage and two completely unrelated pathologies, constrains our treatment options. Although we are hopeful to find a path of longevity (with continued quality), our Health Insurance will only cover certain treatments. Some well documented alternate treatments may require international travel. In addition, Sam has not worked in his current position long enough to qualify for family-disability leave and needless to say, high Health Insurance premiums and sky-high deductibles foretell difficult financial waters as well.
We are keeping the goal low for now, until we have some specifics to share. In the meantime rest assured Didi is getting the best Dr's and Treatment we can find! And again....We both are well, thankful for each new day, and continue to look forward to continuing our wonderful life together!
Please know we are not afraid. God has been - will continue to be - so Gracious and Good to us! We are thankful for each new day; free from bitterness, self-pity, or anger.
Sam & Didi Loy
12 - December, 2018
In early October, Didi went to her Doctor after noticing a swollen lymph node under her left arm. Within a week we had a Breast Cancer Stage II diagnosis. After a treatment strategy was settled on, she had a port for chemo implanted and began the pre-chemo process of an MRI, CT Scan, and Bone Scan. The MRI and Bone scan were clean. The CT Scan revealed a mass on her liver.
Having Stage II Breast Cancer is one thing, but a distant metastasis to the liver is quite another. Unfortunately, however, a liver Biopsy revealed that it was not a distant metastasis of the Breast Cancer, but Colorectal Cancer.
A series of additional test confirmed the presence of a Tumor in her colon last week. We are still waiting on the pathological studies on the cancers, as well as genomic analysis. Nor have we seen the results of the latest CT Scan. As we know, we'll update this page with information.
Thankfully, Didi feels fantastic! The only symptom she has had was a tender lymph node. Her blood work is perfect!
Regardless, the late stage and two completely unrelated pathologies, constrains our treatment options. Although we are hopeful to find a path of longevity (with continued quality), our Health Insurance will only cover certain treatments. Some well documented alternate treatments may require international travel. In addition, Sam has not worked in his current position long enough to qualify for family-disability leave and needless to say, high Health Insurance premiums and sky-high deductibles foretell difficult financial waters as well.
We are keeping the goal low for now, until we have some specifics to share. In the meantime rest assured Didi is getting the best Dr's and Treatment we can find! And again....We both are well, thankful for each new day, and continue to look forward to continuing our wonderful life together!
Please know we are not afraid. God has been - will continue to be - so Gracious and Good to us! We are thankful for each new day; free from bitterness, self-pity, or anger.
Sam & Didi Loy
12 - December, 2018