I am so HAPPY to have the use of my left arm back. I missed it while it was healing. Not being able to type was hard on me. The good news is that it is healing wonderfully and I already have a huge range of motion. God is AMAZING! :)
Yesterday, my husband and I met with my medical oncologist to find out what my new treatment plan entails.
1. PET scan from June is CLEAN!!!
2. Chemo continues for 18 weeks.
3. Radiation therapy will follow the chemo
4. Another PET scan will happen in probably 3 months
The pathology report from the second surgery on July 4 indicates that there is still 'minimal' cancer remaining in my left arm. Apparently, chemo and then radiation are the best options for now. And his plan is to kill it. I like that ... kill the cancer!!
I am not getting off easy. 18 weeks ... or 4.5 months ... or 6 rounds .... no matter how I say it ... it is sounding like a long time. Right now, I am feeling pretty good so entering the realm of chemo side effects is not something that I really want to do. Handing my trepidation over the God is the only way that I am going to get through this. Someday I am sure that I will be able to look back on this next stage as 'icing' on the cancer experience.
This chemo is different that the chemo that I had in 2011. The worst of the side effect are blisters on my feet because I love to go walking. Blisters do not allow me to do that ... so I am following all the precautions and praying that I will be able to continue my walks. And I will have to remember to remind myself to eat and drink. All will be good. I am in God's hands. He will get me through this next stage of my life's journey.
Anyone want to go for a walk? :)
God bless you all!
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