I have completed two cycles of the new chemotherapy. After one cycle, my tumor markers dropped by close to 50% and after two cycles, the markers dropped by close to another 50%! They are at the lowest levels they've been at for over a year. (For those who like numbers, the current level is 18.0. Normal is 3.8 or less and I started the current chemo at 62.6.) I am tolerating the chemo well, with minimal side effects. My plumbing is working well now that we have a good plan in place.
The blood markers confirmed the fact that something good is happening in my body. I have been feeling extremely well. I went to Mississippi last week and saw my dad, sister and many friends. I drove 1477 miles on that trip and enjoyed myself at every stop. The best part of the trip, though, was coming home to Art and the kids (I went by myself) and to seeing the sign in the picture waiting for me.
I will have scans on July 22, receiving results on the 24th. We are anticipating a marked improvement over the last scans.
I didn't do much on my Bible studies while I was traveling, but am back in them now. I'm still going through Joshua in my Bible writing project and I'm going through 1 and 2 Thessalonians in my summer women's study. I still have lots and lots of questions, but as I've said before, I'm getting more and more comfortable with questions that don't have clear cut answers. One day, I'll know.
For now, it seems that day has been pushed back for a while. I like the idea of hanging around a bit longer as my children continue to grow. I know I have no guarantees (I have seen people go from no evidence of disease to death in three months), but I'm taking my current health and enjoying it to the fullest.
Livin' my daily miracle and lovin' it.
The blood markers confirmed the fact that something good is happening in my body. I have been feeling extremely well. I went to Mississippi last week and saw my dad, sister and many friends. I drove 1477 miles on that trip and enjoyed myself at every stop. The best part of the trip, though, was coming home to Art and the kids (I went by myself) and to seeing the sign in the picture waiting for me.
I will have scans on July 22, receiving results on the 24th. We are anticipating a marked improvement over the last scans.
I didn't do much on my Bible studies while I was traveling, but am back in them now. I'm still going through Joshua in my Bible writing project and I'm going through 1 and 2 Thessalonians in my summer women's study. I still have lots and lots of questions, but as I've said before, I'm getting more and more comfortable with questions that don't have clear cut answers. One day, I'll know.
For now, it seems that day has been pushed back for a while. I like the idea of hanging around a bit longer as my children continue to grow. I know I have no guarantees (I have seen people go from no evidence of disease to death in three months), but I'm taking my current health and enjoying it to the fullest.
Livin' my daily miracle and lovin' it.
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