Saw the doctor

As my CT scan indicated, the doctor said I can start back to a my "normal" life. I am in what I call "victory mode". I have "kicked cancer's ass" . I am allowed to eat raw fruits and vegetables again. I can not get enough fruit! I celebrate with oranges, grapes, bananas and apples! I am trying to put myself on an exercise routine and healthy eating so I will be fit to go back to work! I hope to return to work March 28th. I have really missed school...the staff...the students...the routine. It won't be long. I also miss my hair.

And the CT Scan says?????

Had a CT scan Valentine's Day. Even though the CT report was all good, I was quite numb when I got the results. I would liken it to when you see a runner stagger off after they cross the finish line. Kicking cancer's ass is a bit mentally and physically exhausting. I knew I had done something great, when I saw the sparkle in the eyes of my sister, RAD and my husband, Ray; and when I heard the bubbling voices of my family on the phone.

I will quote the best parts of the CT Scan report: "Excellent response to theraphy with no evidence of residual metastatic disease". The ascites has resolved (fluid) ...masses along falciform ligament resolved, pelvic organs including bladder and adnexal regions normal...peritoneal implants and subcapsular liver masses resolved. It also said unremarkable chest (that's good too, I suppose) CT.

Now, I start my new lease on life. I am full of all the love I have received during this battle with cancer. I know I am very blessed to have had all of the support from my husband, family, friends, doctots and co-workers. THANK YOU!! I think we have done it!

The last chemo and an 8

Thank you everyone for you kind cards, phone calls, visits, food, gifts,thoughts, meals, jokes, kid pictures, and prayers. I must mention the meals, driving, and special care and love I have received at home from my husband and family has also been appreiciated. I could not have done this so successfully without you!. Let's give Dr. DeP and the nurses and techs some credit too.

It appears we have accomplished our mission! I am very appreciative for all you have done.Well, at last, I completed my 6th and last chemo today. I saw Dr. DeP and he said since I had had good numbers ( 20, 12) for 9 weeks and his examinations of my body showed no problems, that 6 chemos would be enough and he felt confident I was doing good. My CA-125 was an 8, today. Quite a significant difference from an 1174, that I had initially.

I get a nuelasta shot tomorrow. I prefer to call it "nuenasty", because it makes my joints sore and I ache. It does help rid me of anemia and in the cough and flu season, I anm going to suck it up and get well! The next plan is a ct scan in 2 weeks. They will scan me from the neck down. I am glad they are including my lungs and breasts. My next doctor appointment is 2-20-07. The appointment after that is April 5th. I hope Dr. DeP says I can go back to work on the 5th. I am sure he will say yes. Although, he said I could no paint the kitchen, today.