Monday, March 24, 2014

I just wanted to give you a quick update. Tomorrow is the CT Scan on my liver and lungs to check on status. As always I am nervous since they lowered the chemo strength. I have an ECHO after to make sure my ticker is also in good shape.

I’m staying positive but know how fast things can change. I couldn’t do this without all of you. Your words of encouragement, hugs (both in person and through emails ), cards and emails keep me going. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers these next few days. I get the results and have chemo on Wednesday and will let you know as soon as I can.

Keep on Dancin’ - I know I plan on it………

Friday, March 7, 2014

As you all know Monday I had a Brain MRI to see if the radiation treatments I went through late summer were effective. I’m happy to report that the largest mass went from 9 x 5 mm to 5 x 3 mm. To my metric challenged friends that’s pretty small (.118” x .197”). The other three basically are gone with no evidence of any new growths. In the words of a very smart friend of mine "Primary lesion is decreasing in size and the remainder of the residuals are decreasing their prominence.” (Thanks B).

Next hurdle is the CT scan scheduled for March 25 to check liver and lung area. So I’ll be calling on all of you once again to send me good vibes. I'm a little nervous because they decreased the strength of the chemo due to the bilirubin issue.

Wednesday was chemo day which was typical. Get there on time (actually early) for your appointment and wait almost 2 hours before they even shove the needle in my arm. You think I would be use to this but everyone knows how patient I am!

Hope you’re all keeping warm and dry. Spring will hopefully be here soon.

Keep on Dancin'