so i know my loyal followers must be on pins and needles waiting for the results of my pet scan from thursday. well let me put all your fears to rest...the pet scan looked great. it showed improvement and shrinking of all the cancer that was there before. after reviewing the scan my oncologist informed me that she recomends going for the full six cycles of chemo and then do another pet scan a month after that is completed. so right now my last round of chemo will be october 7th.
now i am trying my best to be positive here and think, this is a good thing, the cancer is going away, blah blah blah. but it's just really frustrating to know i have to go back and do this 7 more times (each cycle is two visits so i will need a total of 12, and i have completed 5) and feel like this for another 3 months. it is good we have an end in sight, i think i gave myself a false sense of hope by thinking maybe i could do 4 cycles and radiation. although i know radiation can cause more complications later on, it's a quicker fix. but as everyone keeps telling me, it's better to be safe than sorry.
i'm just REALLY over this whole cancer thing.
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Jenn,
ReplyDeleteFantastic news on the PET scan! Keep on keepin' on!
Chris & Cait
Hi Jenn-
ReplyDeleteNo one can blame you for being frustrated or tired of dealing with this, but I do have to say that I think this plan makes a lot of sense, since I'm sure the doctor doesn't want to leave anything to chance. Try to enjoy your getaway, to forget about as much as you can (but don't overdo it!) and when you get back, to take it one day at a time. You've gotten almost halfway through this, and you will get to the finish line, where we'll all be waiting, cheering you on... Take care of yourself, and you and Chris have fun. Love, Auntie Pam
Wahoo!! I knew Lymphoma was no match for you and your fierce self!! WAY TO GO
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear the PET scan results! You're kicking that cancer's butt!! knew you would... lots of love
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