I'm sorry I've been away so long. I'm afraid my lap-band is a distant memory except when I occasionally feel my port -- and when my doctor freaks out because she forgets it's there when she's examining me. :wink_smile:

I first want to wish everyone a belated Happy Bandiversary! I look forward to checking out your posts and getting an idea of how everyone is doing.

As far as my situation, I switched treatments in November when my latest scans showed some tumor growth. I've been tolerating the new treatment very well and have been able to continue teaching. In January, I will be going to the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Zion, Illinois (near Chicago) for further evaluation., They treat the whole patient with diet, supplements, and exercise, in addition to treating the cancer. The majority of their patients are Stage III or IV and they're used to helping patients who have been told there is nothing else that can be done -- though I haven't been told that. I feel that I need a team that is more aggressively on my side than what I've been getting.

I hope all of y'all are doing well and I'll try to visit more often to keep up with your success! Take care!

Kendra

Hey Kendra, I only just found this thread and I'm sorry that you have to go through more of an ordeal... may God give you strength! My heart goes out to you.

It's hard to believe it's been over 1 year since we met, the time has just flown by and we've all been through so much, especially you. I hope that everthing goes well for you, you can fight this as we've already seen. Take care and keep in touch. xx

Hi, Sades!

Thanks for your kind words. I'm doing well and I'm optimistic about what the new year will bring. I'm going to see a new doctor in Chicago on January 12. I'm excited about getting another perspective.

I'm glad you're well back on track after what you went through last summer. Take care! :ohmy: