Good News!

Today's doctor visit went well. My CAT scan results were very encouraging. My lungs and abdomen are clear. The lesions on my liver are also shrinking. I still have spots on my bones, but in a few months I'll have another bone scan to see how things are going there. My leg is feeling better so I feel good about it. I'll continue on the same treatment as long as it keeps working. I'm thrilled! The power of prayer is an amazing thing! I think it's important to trust modern medicine as well, but without God giving me strength, I wouldn't have made it this far.

I'm still doing PT too. I'm making progress, but it's slow. I tried to rush it a few weeks ago and strained myself, so now I'm just doing a little at a time. I'm just so excited about walking, I want to do it now! Actually what I really want to do is ride around the block on a bike. When I was a kid, that's all I did all day long. If things keep going well, me and my husband are going to buy bicycles and go riding togther.

Scan Time

Well, I had my CAT scan this morning at 9:00. This scan is to determine if my current chemo treatment plan is working. I sure hope it is. We will find out Thursday so I'll post an updated blog then. Please pray that we get some good news. I'm not expecting to magically be all better, but I would at least like to hear that it's working and that it hasn't spread any further. I'm praying all the time.

Here is some encouraging news. In November, my tumor marker number (determined by blood work somehow - I still don't totally grasp how it works) was over 300. On February 1 my number was down in the low 100's. That has to be good. The nurse practitioner told me she thought it was a good indication that the treatment was working. I'm so ready for some good news! I hope that Thursday's post is a really happy one! :o)

PT Updates and a Few Random Thoughts

My physical therapy is going great. I can feel my leg getting stronger every day. In fact, I walked into chemo yesterday with my walker. We left the wheelchair at home! Around the house, I'm still alternating between the chair and the walker, just to ensure that I don't overdo it.

I'm really getting used to this bald thing too. Every night in the tub, all I have to do is shampoo my head and dry it lightly with a towel. It takes about one minute. A few months ago, I was so obsessed with having the perfect color and highlights. I also spent about twenty minutes every morning straightening it. Never again! After chemo, when my hair comes back, I'm keeping it short. :o)

I have another scan scheduled on the 22nd. I should find out about a week after the scan if this new chemo regimen is working. Let's pray that it's doing some good. I feel great, so I think that's a good sign.