Round Five

I am back at the infusion clinic getting my 5th round of chemo therapy. I had a CT scan this morning to get a look at our progress. I was only able to see the images of my lungs and liver. Those images show that the cancer has been reduced in my lungs although they are still a mess. We are a little confused about my liver. There were two spots that my doctor said did not look like cancer and where the cancer spots were listed as being earlier on my liver she could see nothing so has my cancer spread to my liver? We are just not sure. We did not see my colon, where the original tumor is, but my doctor is confident that it will be improved since it is unlikely that the chemo therapy would affect where the cancer has spread and not the original source. It typically affects the original source better than the places it has spread.

My doctor continues to be amazed at how well I am doing. Once again she commented on my full head of hair. (It looks full anyway, believe me, I really have lost a lot!) She said that if I have not lost it all by now I probably won’t! I can live with that. :-) But for those of you who have given me scarves and hats, never fear. Scarves can be worn for fashion purposes and I still need hats to keep me warm because of my cold sensitivity side effect. So they will get used, and have been already. My weight is also up. That made Kevin very happy but I think my weight gain can stop now. I feel no need to gain anymore! Today was the first time I have been to the doctor without oxygen and when they tested my oxygen level it was 99%. 

I have been feeling great. I have been on two bike rides and am completely off oxygen except at times of increased exertion such as during exercise. I may be the only person riding my bike with an oxygen tank on my back but once again, I pride myself in being different!

I wish I had more to report but for now, so far so good! We are looking forward to Christmas. So many people have been so generous with us, making sure the children will have the best Christmas ever. But of course, the true meaning of Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. I know that He lives and that He is blessing my life every day. He has blessed me with strength through this trial and with many miracles, for which I am eternally grateful. Thank you for all of your prayers on my behalf. My whole family is grateful. Keep it up, because your prayers are being heard and answered! Have a wonderful and Merry Christmas!