CTCA in March 2012

Bring on the spring weather!!! It was beautiful and no need for a coat. Yeah!! As I was packing for this trip I really felt like I had mixed emotions about the results of the tests I was having. It had been three months since my last scans so it was time again for a Pet scan, CT scan and MRI. When I make my appointments of course I want to be the first one because I can't eat or drink before these tests. So my day started at 6am and I was done by 10am. These people know how to get you in and out of there. I love it!! And yes I did get grouchy because I was sooo hungry! :o) Robbin drove fast to the restaurant (thanks Robbin) and I scarfed down a waffle. One thing I like to do after these scans is walk off all the chemicals they put in my body. Ok I can't walk them off but I can at least help get them through my body. Otherwise, I get sick and my body just feels heavy. So we went shopping. One favorite thing that we love to eat is the Kringles at the Danish Pastry Kitchen. So we had them pack up some to bring home. We then went to the Brat Stop to get cheese and cheese curds. The next morning were my appointments with the doctor for all the results. We got there at 8:45am and didn't have to wait long. As we waited for the doctor to come in, you could just feel the tense air in the room. Robbin and I both were so concerned and had lots of anxiety going into this. My doctor comes in and tells us that the MRI showed no abnormal masses and the pet scan and ct scan has no significant increase in metabolic activity!!! The comparisons showed a decrease in growth rate of the tumors. The tumors have not moved to any other areas and are still contained in the bones. Robbin and I had tears of joy. We both felt so relieved and once again our God has answered prayers! There is a God who is my healer! He is always here for me in times of trouble and when times are good. This is proof!! God is good!!! Prayers from all my supporters are felt and answered once again. Thank you for all of this!! I got a shot of xgeva also. The doctor said since it had been two months since my last shot, it could cause some bone pain. I will contact my doctor here to ask if she can give me this xgeva shot. That means I don't go back to CTCA for 3 months. Wow, I may feel lost! hahaha