Whew! First of all, let me apologize for taking so long to update you all on my progress. I have been so busy with work and mom duties, this spring and summer have really gotten away from me.
Well, let's just get right to it: I am once again happy to be keeping company with NED. That's right; my latest scan (June 20) showed No Evidence of Disease!
I finished chemo in February and was supposed to continue on two other drugs for up to a year, but unfortunately the dreaded cardiac toxicity side effect got me again, so I had to stop those. So as of now, I am not taking any meds, just enjoying life.
I had some bloodwork drawn last week to start keeping track of something called tumor markers. As long as those remain in the normal range and I don't have any suspicious symptoms when I am tested again in three months, I will be off the hook for another three months. Then I think we will consider doing another scan.
Thanks to everyone for all the continued prayers and support. A friend asked me recently if I ever get tired of kicking cancer's ass. And the answer, of course, is a resounding yes! But I am blessed to have the love and support of so many; I could not do it without you.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
When shrinkage is a good thing
Just got the results of my scan from last week and I have some good news to shout from the mountaintops!
THE TUMORS HAVE SHRUNK BY 50 PERCENT!
PRAISE GOD!
DIE, CANCER, DIE!
Greedily, I was hoping for a total response (i.e., no evidence of disease), but I will take what I can get.
I'll have three more chemo sessions (next one is Friday) and re-scan for more good news.
Thanks to everyone for all the prayer, love and support. We could not do this without you.
Love,
M
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