Before I get into the Dr. appointment I had with the Oncologist today, let me say a little bit more about Friday night and the PET Scan results.
I had asked the Dr. before if he would give me the PET Scan results over the phone, but he said he prefers to do that in person. On Friday, I sent Tom a text saying I was nervous about the results and wish we didn’t have to wait through the weekend. He suggested I just call and ask again. It was 4:30 pm, but I called and left a message, telling myself I wouldn’t read anything into it if he didn’t call (which I expected he wouldn’t based on our last conversation.)
Then, Friday evening, as I was sitting and watching our oldest in her dance class, my phone rang. It was a number from Renton. I knew it was him. He asked if it was a good time to talk and I said yes. He said he had some good news to start off my weekend. Woohoo!! He said the scan was totally clear. On the last scan (after chemo but before surgery and radiation) there was still a light haze over where the cancer had been. This scan, there was no haze and he said if I hadn’t had surgery, you would never have known I had cancer from looking at the scan.
Praise the Lord! What else can I say? All glory to God! I believe that God answers all prayers, but not always with a yes. I am thankful this one was a yes and that this clear scan was part of His will for my life.
So where do we go from here?
I met with my oncologist today (one year exactly from the day of my original final diagnosis). He said again there is no evidence of disease so now we just monitor things. 🙂
Treatment and check-up plan:
- Daily Aromisin (estrogen blocking pill)
- Tylenol for the body aches (most likely taken every day)
- Bone strengthening infusion every 6 weeks for a year. Blood work taken each time. Then every 3 months, 6 months, eventually down to once a year.
- Checkup with the Oncologist in 3 months
- CT scan in 1 year
It feels very strange to be in this phase. I’m sure I’ll get used to it. It was a much easier Dr. appointment to be at than the one a year ago today!!
Rejoicing with you.
Praising our almighty Father!!
God is so good! Praising Him with you!
So happy for you! God is so good! Praying for strength, energy, joy, peace, and continued good health for you.
How kind of him to call you and not make you wait over the weekend!! and, such great news from the wonderful God we serve…He loves us with an everlasting love and His mercies are multiplied to us all in the hearing of this news!! I’m NED (no evidence of disease) too 🙂 So now we are port sisters, and our new nicknames are NED ♥
I keep crying happy tears when I read your news. God is so good. I told 2 of my friends today who have been lifting you up in prayer all year long and they both cried too. Big fat crazy happy tears.
Love you Jennifer! Now get working on your So Cal trip would you??? 🙂
Psalm 106:1
God does work in different ways in each of our lives. At times, we have to go through painful times to reach the top of the mountain. And you did it!! Your life and how you lived the last year has changed my life. You and your family had your up days and your down days but I never felt you ever stopped trusting God. Thank you for that. May this next year be healthy, happy and full of wonderful memories. Take a deep breath and begin your new journey!! SUCH GOOD NEWS! HUGS!
Thank you Jesus. We are so happy. Take care. Such wonderful need, you made my day.
Praising God with you for this WONDERFUL report! Now…exhale!!
Giving glory to God right along with you Jennifer! May He continue to strengthen you and build up your resistance to illness and weariness.
Enjoy those kids and your husband knowing that your prayers have been answered! Enjoy especially this wonderful time of the year as we prepare to celebrate our Lord’s birth and you’ve been physically born again into health and well being! What a wonderful gift!
May He continue to use your strong testimony as you minister to others to provide hope and the Word!
What wonderful to read as I start my day. You have been on a journey that noone would choose to go on, and you praised and trusted God through it all. I am so happy for you, Tom and the girls. Now I pray for continued healing, and for the cancer to never return. Hugs from PA.
How AWESOME!!! Praise the Lord Almighty!