Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Hi everyone--
Well the results came back this morning from my CT scan and unfortunately, the cancerous nodules in my lungs have begun to progress again. The good thing is the progression is minor (only a few millimeters) and it has not spread anywhere. We want to "nip it in the bud," so I will have a chemo teach for the drug Doxil on Friday, and will begin back on chemo next Thursday, the 24th. I have regained a lot of strength in the past three and a half months being off chemo, so hopefully things will go well on this drug, and maybe we can finally get me into full remission. I truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers. They are getting me through, so please keep them up :)

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Hi everyone--
I thought I'd just briefly update you. I saw my oncologist for the first time since my last chemo on June 4th. We are going to do CT scans every two months. Unfortunately, the first two month CT is already here, and I will be making an appointment for next week sometime. I say "unfortunately," because it's been so nice not to have to deal with chemo and to start feeling like my old self. I've loved being back at school with my wonderful students. I've had so much more energy! I started my pulmonary rehab class at Lifestyle Rx (it's basically an exercise class in the gym where they closely monitor me). It feels wonderful to exercise again. I am praying for the scan to have good news so I can stay off the dreaded chemo and out of the hospitals. As long as things go well, I will have monthly bloodwork, monthly checks with the oncologist and CT scans every two months. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers for clear news on the CT and bloodwork. I truly appreciate the support you all give me! Your prayers help so much!