Rachel Martinez Padilla

Funeral services for Rachel Martinez Padilla, 58, of Rosenberg will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with a  graveside service following at 11:30 a.m. at Houston National Cemetery. 

A reception will follow the afternoon services at 1:30 pm on June 13, at the Knights Inn in Rosenberg, Texas.

A rosary will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Caballero-Ryder Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

Rachel was born on March 19, 1956 in Waelder, Texas  to Ysabel and Patricia Martinez and slipped into Jesus Arms on Saturday,  June 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. 

Rachel is preceded in death by her parents, Ysabel and Patricia Martinez.

She is survived by her loving husband, of 38 years, Joe Louis Padilla.

Rachel also leaves behind in  God's care her children, Joe Anthony and wife Melissa Padilla; JoAnn Padilla and husband Justin Sandlin; grandchildren, Alyssa and Joshua Padilla, Briana Tijerina, Jayden and Justin Sandlin Jr; brothers, Rudy and wife Emily Martinez, David Martinez, Daniel and wife Patricia Martinez; sisters, Susie and husband David Hernandez, Irene and husband Daniel Castillo,  Ofelia and husband Samuel Arriaga, Annette Garcia and husband Lino Rodriguez.

Our mother exemplified Faith in Christ, dedication to her family, generosity and wholeheartedness.  She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Caballero-Ryder Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1600 Ave D, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. 

Knights Inn, 26010 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

Caballero-Ryder Funeral Home, 722 Grillo Way, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

Tributes and words of condolences may be left for the Padilla family at www.caballero-ryderfuneralhome.com 

Update for our mom

Dear Family and Friends,

It’s with great sadness to report to you that our mom and friend passed away yesterday evening at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. We find comfort in knowing that she has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior. Thank you for all your prayers and support over the last year. We will continue to post updates to her blog to notify everyone of all the funeral arrangements. If you have any pictures of Rachel would like to share with us please email to ffofrp@gmail.com.

Update on our mother

Today is Friday June 6th and I wanted to post a brief update for my mothers family and friends as We know how much she enjoyed sharing her journey with you. Our mother Rachel is still here in the palliative care unit at MD Anderson fighting her battle with Breast cancer. If you would like leave words for encouragment for our mother, please call and leave her a message.  Our mother is the strongest woman we have ever crossed paths with and we ask that you keep her in your thoughts and prayers. 

Update on Fundraiser 5/14/13

I just want to apologize for not updating my blog I've been so busy with treatments and dr's visits. I've been coming to MD Anderson for my chemo treatments which I now get Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week except the (4 th )week is off week. I have Lymphema therapy once a week and according to my pain specialist is a common reaction to mastectomy. Once he seen all medication list I was taking he was amazed at all the extra chemicals that I was putting in my body .He immediately told me to stop taking them and I was prescribe methadone only. I want to thank my sister in law Beatrice and Ram for surprising me with this fundraiser. As I reflect on God's word,remember that while my health is not good right now,always give thanks for: Having a loving husband,loving children , lots of loving friends and loving relatives. I was planning to be there at the fundraiser so that I could see my co- workers except Friday the 9th I had to have a blood transfusion. I was feeling fatigue I figure I better stay home. Selling 300 tickets you make $1700, plus  all your donations. I'm very thankful to all my family and friends for the success of my fundraiser . Today Thursday 15th being on new prescription I've been feeling fatigue . My sister comes at 9am til 11 Monday thru Friday .Family been very Supportive .  

Love Rachel

Fundraiser for Rachel

April 14,2014

(#2) Paclitaxel & Bay 80-6946 Infusion

I've been so busy at MD Anderson Hospital after we had consultation meeting with Dr. Booster on March 13. I'm so pleased with my team group Dr.'s and nurses they're here to help me cure the cancer that remained and spreaded. After surgery I had to wear compression sleeve and glove given to me by surgeon. I've been diagnose with Lymphedema and attended 1 class therapy. On Wed. I go to therapy here at MD. And I give blood work every Wednesday. We're mostly at Md Anderson hospital booked with appointments. It's a total of 12 Chemo Treatments ending on May 20,2014. I was tested for BRCA1,BRCA2(breast cancer 1and 2).  (Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer) gene analysis. My results came back and they were Negative!!!!! That was a blessing for the family.

Side effect on new treatment last week I was nausea one day I took one Ondansetron pill and it helped. Other then feeling fatigue. I'm still on pain management controlling pain on my left arm Dr says tumor is squeezing my arm nerves. Shoulder gives out I can't shop no more than 30 min. The left side of my neck  I have to watch cells aren't getting bigger size. My chest is improving with first treatment I see where it's drying up and all the oozing pus coming out and has bad odor. I'm taking pictures after each treatment to see if it's improving. All my medications were changed now I'm on Oxycontin 20milli,every twelve hrs. Oxycodone 5milli. Every 4hrs or pain,breakthrough .  I'm taking Synthroid for thyroid. Gabapentin for nerve pain on arm. Side effect I could loose my hair so I'm putting my recent picture of me. I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter weekend. Take Care . 

March 23,2014

I'm so sorry I haven't been updating my blog. Honestly I've been through good and bad days of just pain on left arm,and shoulder. I had stitches removed on Fri. 3-21-14. From my surgery on the left side only.

I'm still trying to heal thoroughly so I can lay on my sides. I'm careful when I lay myself down to bed.

Both of my arms the lymph nodes were removed so the incision were longer to armpit. The left side where I have the outer skin modules and it's right where I have my stitches that area it's irritated.

The cells on my left side of the neck those are still there. My consultation with MD Anderson as a new patient registration and Dr.Booser on 3-13-14 . On 3-17 I had blood wk done .Results were good.

Cat Scan of Chest w/dye . Results Lungs are clear Good!  Needle Aspiration Biopsy Results I'm a Triple Negative . Image of bone,and whole body. Results were Good!  I had Cat Scan on Stomach w/dye  waiting on results.. I had 5 appts. On one day. On 3-20 I had appts for Genetic consultation. Waiting on those results. I met with Dr for Chemo. On fri 3-21 I met with dr on Research chemo  drugs. Dr.Mercy will check on benefits and schedule my appts.

Please keep your prayers coming .All your prayers and calls have been such an inspiration and just reminds me daily how blessed I am to call you familyan friends.

Love and Miss You'll 

Rachel

Pathology Report Results

Family and Friends,

I met with the breast surgeon on Thursday Feb 27 to discuss the surgery results.  Beginning with the right side mastectomy; 22 lymph nodes were removed and tested 19 were cancerous. On the left side mastectomy 21 lymph nodes were removed and all were found to be cancerous. My panel of doctors have suggested that I seek a second opinion with the MD Anderson Cancer Research Center. I am still having the pain in my left arm near the elbow. Dr. Ricardo has referred me to a pain management doctor who will be contacting me soon. I also have an appt with Dr. Shalan next Monday to receive a oncologist referral to begin treatments at MD Anderson. 

Thank you all for your prayers throughout this and God Bless.

Rachel

Surgery February 19, 2014

Good Morning My Family and Friends,

I wanted to post an update regarding my surgery this past Wed.  The morning began at 3:30 am as I had to be at the hospital at 5:30. I met with the anesthesiologist and entered the operating room at 6 am. The last thing I remember is being wheeled to the operating room before falling asleep.  The  Surgery was expected to last about 3.5 hrs but my surgeon encountered more than what was expected. The first half of surgery was aimed at removing my right breast but in the process she found the cancer had also spread to the lymph nodes in this breast as well. Dr. Ricardo was able to removed all cancerous lymph nodes and my right breast.  In the previous months I had bad pains in my left breast and arm which had been increasing heavily in the recent weeks leading up to surgery. The second half of surgery was to focus on the left breast where the tumors were initialy found. Dr. Ricardo removed the affected lymph nodes and left breast but soon realized the cancer has attached itself to a nerve in my left armpit.  My surgeon stated she injected my chest muscles with some form of medicine to relieve pain. I was released from the hospital yesterday evening and had a painless nights rest. The first priority is to begin a full recovery from surgery before beginning the next treatment of radiation.  

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers along this journey. 

Love,

Rachel 

Surgery Update Feb.19,2014

Sorry this is late ,but I've been in a lot of pain. I went to visit Surgeon on Feb.5 and she prescribe Tramadol for  pain . The pain medicine will let me rest but the pain is getting worse. It's affecting my left  

Armpit down to my wrist. Lymphedema comes when you have lymph node removed and causes arm to swell. I can feel all my dead cells on the armpit and l lymph nodes especially at night when I'm trying to lay down. The pill harden my breast and pulls lymph nodes it's been rough nights. Underneath breast I have 3 small molds that came out and it's painful. Surgeon will do a biospy on them on Wednesday to make sure they're not skin cancerous. I called Surgeon Wed 12th told her I couldn't take pain anymore can she move my surgery date. I will have Surgery Wednesday Feb.19.....

Please begin to pray for knowledge and wisdom for the doctors and for healing from surgery.

Love,

Rachel

# 8 Cycle

Sorry for the late update. I had my last chemo treatment on Tuesday 21st. And that was one of the greatest reliefs of this journey...Thank you for your prayers, and for walking hand in hand with me in this   

Journey. 

 I will be having surgery on Feb.24,2014. 

That's 3 weeks from now and enough time for me to get strength for my second journey.

I probably won't be able to update my blog after surgery . I'll get my daughter to give you'll and update. Last nite I had a restless nite couldn't fall asleep my back was aching my knees were aching feet tingling. I have been a little tired because of this effects. I am just thankful that it is the last and that these next couple of weeks will be emotionally and physically for me. 

Thank  You all again for caring,

Rachel

# 7 (14 Days Later)

Surgery reschedule Feb.24,2014

Needed time to recover from side effects of chemo treatment Jan.21 .

The last week will be used for my mental & spiritual for preparation so that I will be in the best place on Monday 24th.

Love,

Rachel

# 7 (Taxotere) 1-7-14

Surgeon visit everything looked good my breast was shrinking,it's dry and scaling she said its a good sign. As for my pains I just have to take Aleve. She requested for me to complete #8 Chemo Treatment  Jan 21. 

Surgeon has schedule Surgery on Feb.10,2014.

She explained the preparation for surgery 

My left side only all lymph nodes will be removed sent to pathologist and checked for the presence of cancer or not.  I'll get a report after 1 week.  The qty removed and infected.

I am hoping that some of the effects from my treatment will not be as severe,but now I know I'm at the end !!!!! 

Love

Rachel

12/31/13 # 7 Cycle ( Taxotere )

Happy New Years to all my family and friends! Thank you again for all your prayers and support- you are what keeps my going!! Seven down and one to go. I'm in the chemo finish line! Jan 21st #8.....On yesterday treatment and Dr. visit he documents my side effects which I was put on antibiotic 

Amox-Clav 875mg and eye drops Moxeza. I came down with allergys sneezing and my eyes were running with fluids 24/7. No temperature higher than 100.4 then I must go directly to emergency hospital in Houston Beechnut . I told him I was still in pain on my left breast it's still swollen and redness pains are coming from my underarm lymph nodes to where I can't reach with that hand. Discomfort where I can't even sleep on my left side otherwise I'm in pain. Dr looked at my breast and noticed no changed from last treatment so he recommend ASAP to schedule appt. Thursday with my breast surgeon. Dr said he would be communicating with her to see what they decide to do after she examine me. I will get back with you'll with results. I was trying to maintain my pain til the end of my 8 treatment. I wanted to be healed completed from those cancerous cells before I go into surgery.

Dr said you've been on antibiotic twice and that still hasn't helped your swelling on your breast so that's why I recommend you go to your surgeon now! Plus Dr. mention  you know that your having a  

Mastectomy  I said yes a double mastectomy .This morning I'm feeling good just moving around baby steps so you won't be stiff . Going to change my diet this first 10 days not to eat roughage foods to prevent my mouth sores. New Year Day I'm eating pasta and black eyes peas and smoked pork neck bones my kids will be cooking. Please begin to pray for knowledge and wisdom for the doctors and for healing from the surgery. I will be back with answers and update blog when I get seen by breast surgeon.

Love, 

Rachel