As many of you know, I had another CAT Scan, last week; and my Oncologist suggested I call him this week, to discuss the results. Well, I called him yesterday, but didn't get to talk to him, because he wasn't in the office...so, he called me, this evening. I thought you'd want to get an update on my progress.
Some of the lymph nodes on my left side are getting bigger, as are a few tumors in my spine. The good news is, that's all the bad news he had...the rest of the tumors are insignificant, now; and the other nodes are normal. And it isn't spreading to any of my vital organs!
I'm going to call in, next week, and schedule an appointment to see him next month, so we can discuss further treatment options. He had suggested doing another round of chemo, and I told him I'd think about it. I really don't want to go that route, though!
But, I will not be defeated...I will not give in, or give up!! God said this disease will not end in death, and I'm holding Him to it!! LOL!
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Monday, December 10, 2012
Update on Progress
I've had a couple "update" appointments with my Oncologist, recently...things are progressing quite well!
My first update was a full-body bone scan; had to do that, because my spine was full of tumors, so he wanted to see if any of them were gone, yet. The second update was a CT Scan, to see if any vital organs were affected, and to check the size of the mass in my left breast, as well as the size of my lymph nodes in my left armpit.
Results of the bone scan - I have a touch of arthritis in my knees, hips and shoulders; and most of the tumors down my spine are either gone, or significantly reduced in size. One of them has become larger, but my Oncologist doesn't seem too concerned about that, just yet.
Results of the CT Scan - I have a few cysts in my woman parts and my liver (not to worry, he says), and I have a few gallstones (also no worries, at this time). None of my vital organs were damaged, nor are they showing any signs of tumors! Yay!! And, my lymph nodes in my left armpit have significantly reduced in size, and so has the mass in my left breast!! Praise God, it's ALMOST gone!! I am continuing to stand on Scripture for my healing!!
So...what's the game plan now?? Continue taking Tamoxifen (once a day), eating properly (loads of fresh veggies and fruit, not so much processed stuff...and NO soy!!), and exercising (Physical Therapy - 3 times a week).
I love my life!!
My first update was a full-body bone scan; had to do that, because my spine was full of tumors, so he wanted to see if any of them were gone, yet. The second update was a CT Scan, to see if any vital organs were affected, and to check the size of the mass in my left breast, as well as the size of my lymph nodes in my left armpit.
Results of the bone scan - I have a touch of arthritis in my knees, hips and shoulders; and most of the tumors down my spine are either gone, or significantly reduced in size. One of them has become larger, but my Oncologist doesn't seem too concerned about that, just yet.
Results of the CT Scan - I have a few cysts in my woman parts and my liver (not to worry, he says), and I have a few gallstones (also no worries, at this time). None of my vital organs were damaged, nor are they showing any signs of tumors! Yay!! And, my lymph nodes in my left armpit have significantly reduced in size, and so has the mass in my left breast!! Praise God, it's ALMOST gone!! I am continuing to stand on Scripture for my healing!!
So...what's the game plan now?? Continue taking Tamoxifen (once a day), eating properly (loads of fresh veggies and fruit, not so much processed stuff...and NO soy!!), and exercising (Physical Therapy - 3 times a week).
I love my life!!
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