November 2011

Wow....I've had a great "chemo vacation". I was able to get some strength back and travel to Punta Cana for the most beautiful wedding I've ever seen! After we got back, I rested for a couple of days then headed to CTCA for a PT scan and CT scan monday the 21st. Those scans are not the easiest tests on me but very important so I relax and do some one on one with God. Great time and it goes by much faster. This time my blood tests and scans were a little nerve racking. I really did feel like the results were going to be good. My body has been building strength and my energy levels are slowing coming back so I thought the cancer was not growing fast and my doctor may just keep me off of chemo. Well, some of the prayer was answered!! My cancer markers are up a little which the pet scan showed. The scan showed increased activity involving the manubrium (shoulder) which I can feel more than any other lesions and the sternum (Center chest bone). Also the left sacral wing (hip). My doctor does want me to go on tamoxifine for two months and she also gave me a shot of XGeva. I put a link to the side if you are interested in look at either of these treatments. Neither one is a chemotherapy!! I was very relieved and feel like I can start to recover even more from the chemo that knocked me down so bad. You just can't imagine the relief I feel......going on tamoxifine is a hugh down grade from chemo!! I was on this drug for five years, the first time I had breast cancer, 1999. My doctor is sure I won't have any side effects since I didn't in 1999. My plan is to feel well and do some traveling. I love beaches!! Who doesn't!! The serenity I get there is more healing than anything else I have tried. Sorry Robbin! $$$$ LOL Anyway, I so appreciate all the thoughts and prayers and know that I am very thankful for all of you!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!!