I got my test results back for my PET Scan yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. They were better than expected! There was no lymph nodes involved from my spleen (rib cage) and up. So....NO CANCER anywhere but the abdominal area. However, we found the reason I'm having such intense pain in my back. I have several angry lymph nodes back there. So many that they have bunched together and are pushing back as well as the front tumor in my belly (to the left of my belly button) pushing back and up.
My doctors said I may not get instant relief like first predicted with the first Chemo treatment. But....WE ARE going to fry all those cancer cells together.
My take away from this news, is that it's contained to my mid area of my body. Not in my legs, chest, neck or arms. And for that I'm psyched!
My first Chemo dose is this Monday the 16th @9:00 am. So say a little prayer that morning that I'm able to take the whole dose at one time. I will be there for aprox. 7 hrs. Then God willing, I''ll be up and around and back to work a couple of days.
My schedule of treatments are on the right hand side of the blog. And if you sign in with your email. You will be notified when there is an update. I will continue to journal through out this process.
I can't thank you all enough for the thoughts, wishes & gifts. I am SO blessed to have you all in my life.
Make it a great day!
Patsy
5 comments:
Hi Patsy - I am so inspired by you! I love how you are keeping us all updated - and it is exciting to watch God work, isn't it??? I will continue to pray for you - love ya, Paige
I have downloaded your calendar and will definitely be praying. So proud of you, Patsy.
Love to you and Kevin
Vicki
Patsy, Saying prayers everyday, but, will 'pump them up' on Monday 8:00am (my time)and through the day!
Patsy- I am not religous, but I have personaly seen (with my son) the brillance of modern medicine. You should sail thru your first round of chemo. Each one gets harder- but just start counting down. So if you are scheduled for, say 15 rounds- after Monday, you will only have 14 more to go!
I'll be thinking of you on Monday!
Tammy and family
Hey Patsy,
I will be thinking of you and praying that all goes well on Monday. I would love to share some of my more "memorable" moments of my treatment. Guess I will just have to convince the hubby that a visit at Christmas is in order! We can then compare notes!! Much love from your Massachusetts Family!
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