Thursday, June 14, 2007

It's Back

I feel good. I am strong and would by all accounts say healthy. There is just a few details that say otherwise.
Here are the details. My CT scan on 6-4-07 showed a re-occurence of some of the cancer. I saw the Dr. on 6-12-07. Had a CA-125 test, which was a 46 (elevated indicates possible cancer). Using this information and my symptoms (stomach noises, a bit of pain, loss of appetite and a change in bowels), it was concluded that I have had a relapse. I will have a heart scan Tuesday and Chemo on Wed. This is a different chemo, doxorubicin. I will have to stay out of the sun, wear loose clothes and avoid sweating. I am also to apply ice to my wrists and ankles for the first 5 days after chemo. I will once again be restricted from crowds, children, raw fruits and vegetables. My last chemo, if everything goes according to schedule, will be Aug 22. It should take a few weeks to get strong and then a new me.