Chapter 28 - Back in the Saddle Again

Restarted chemo this week. This was session #18 overall. The goal is to reduce the "lingering lymphs" that are still present in a few areas in my body. 

I did get some bad news this past Friday😞. The plan HAD been to do 4 chemo sessions and then radiation. But unfortunately, radiation is now off the table for me so, at this point, I'm exploring surgical options. 

In slightly good news, all my cancer blood markers are great - AND NORMAL! That's the best way to go back into chemo - with a strong immune system👍👍.

As always, thank you so very much for the positive thoughts, warm juju, and sweet prayers. 

Chapter 27 - Happy Fall Y'all

I had the chance to virtually meet with my main oncologist at MSK on 10/7. She was pleased with my latest scans - especially noting the area on which I just had surgery - and she had an opportunity to speak with the surgeon. They both feel that this area is in good shape now - no cancer.

We discussed the few new problem spots that have popped up in other areas, and she said "we knew that was going to happen with you being off chemo for 2-3 months"...and then she said it was "just a little" progression and said it was "manageable". She definitely wants to get me back on chemo - 4 sessions (2 in Oct and 2 in Nov) and then we would rescan. 

In the meantime, I'll be meeting with the radiologist to get things lined up for December. The plan is to zap (radiate) any little leftover problems from chemo. 

Please pray for no new areas to pop up - I'm starting to feel like I can't outrun it - but I do so much better mentally when I have a plan. And a plan we have! Not quite the wonderful Fall anyone wants to have, but I would love to end 2024 on a high note with "No Evidence of Disease."

Thanks to everyone who has kept me in your thoughts😘.

P.S. I'm starting to get a raspy, lounge singer-ish voice...so my voice isn't totally back yet, but hopefully will be soon!