Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Results of my Scans

Last Tuesday, I had to get Neupogen shot to get my WBC up and on this same day, I had to eat only meats and about 5 kinds of vegetables and no carbs then drink barium to prep myself for the CAT and PET scans the next day.  I felt out of sorts.  The next morning, unfortunately, I had a hard time keeping this down and had to go to the bathroom often during the procedure but was able to complete these scans successfully.   Then I had to wait until today to get the results so it was a LONG wait~  anyway, my oncologist is out on vacation but my regular physician assistant, Lisa who works closely with him spoke with him about my results and the answer is that "there is interval resolution in so and so areas" which means my cancer has disappeared here and there - in ALL areas!!  So that is good news!!  BUT I still have treatments to finish until January 25th. Huh!  The reason is that they want to be totally sure that I am clean.  Now with this good news in my head, I had to walk to the infusion center to receive my 9th chemo this afternoon!  I felt half happy and half sad - am feeling the side effects of chemo now.  Specifically, my tummy hurts a lot so am drinking Gaterade and broth and crackers.  But I am feeling different now and already am seeing flicker of light at end of the tunnel - yes it is coming....  

9 comments:

  1. Liz,

    I am so happy for this news!!! This blog is great. Please keep us posted on your progress. Thinking of you.

    Love,

    Alicia & Ryan

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  2. Oh, thanks! Your thoughts surely keeps me going and hope that NYC frigid air doesn't take too much out of you. Fuzzy Hugs-

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  3. Hi Liz:
    We are very happy to hear such good news and wish you continued success in dealing with this challenge.
    Our thoughts and best wishes remain with you.
    So great to have seen you and Rick this past weekend!
    Love,
    Mark and Robin

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  4. Thank you! It was really great seeing you both after such a long time. I do feel we are in the same boat of surviving difficult times and do understand each other well. Ric and I too wish you, Robin and especially Mark well.
    Love,
    Liz and Ric

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  5. Liz, thanks for sharing this experience in such a wonderful way. Warm thoughts are coming your way from me and many others at JSSA. We MISS you!...and yes, the light is getting bigger and brighter at the end of that tunnel.

    Hugs alot,
    Judy

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  6. Liz,
    Your good news brings tears to my eyes. Yes, I am emotional...It was great seeing you and I must say you look wonderful, all in all. I was very surprise at how late you manage to stay with us. I am glad you came.

    Hang in there. Only a month to go and believe me you will be thrill to say bye bye chemo....

    Warm hugs to you and your family,
    Meg

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  7. Thank you, Judy, for your enthusiasm for me to return to work soon! Can't believe the time will be coming but dr. says I gotta recover first, huh! Patience, patience! Miss ya and everyone at JSSA too.
    Liz

    Meg, I am so relieved to hear that I will be here for a long time and find Life to be precious and thanks for being a special friend. Hugs -
    Liz

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  8. Hi Liz,

    Yes Judy is RIGHT! We do miss you!! I am glad you set up this blog so I can follow you and see how you are doing. We can't wait for you to come back! Here to a speedy Recovery1

    Hugs

    Ali

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  9. Thank you, Ali for the anticipated welcome when I will return to work. I will be REAL glad when everything will be normal again!
    Hugs back,
    Liz

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