Results from Reassessment

Hi everyone,
Well we have good news and some not so good news. The good news is that the tumor has reduced in size by 50%.

The not so good news is that the tumor is still wrapped around and attached to several of my vital organs, including my ovaries, urethra, bladder, colon and a hip muscle. So while the shrinkage is good and shows that the chemotherapy is working, the tumor has not shrunk enough around these organs to allow for radiation treatment or surgery. So to attempt to do either of these things could cause me permanent damage -- such as prevent me from entering puberty or be required to have a colostomy bag. So this is a minor setback in the treatment plan. My doctors decided that they will continue chemotherapy for six more weeks, and do another reassessment at that time.

So, please pray for me. Pray that the tumor begins shrinking away from these organs so they can do radiation therapy.

Also please pray for me because I have been suffering from "bubbles in my belly" (nausea and vomiting) for the past two weeks, even though I have not been getting any chemo. The doctors are running another CT scan on my brain Friday. They told mommy that the bubbles in my belly might be a result of toxicity in my brain from the chemotherapy, triggering this reaction.

Love and kisses to you all,
Amelya
PS the picture is from Mother's Day.