15 July 2009
Hi Everyone;
Great news, “complete remission” is what the doctors told Don and I this morning. We are ecstatic with the news. What the future for me is this, one year of study drug Avastan or placebo every three weeks along with doctor’s appointments, weekly blood tests, blood pressure checks and temperature checks with my oncology nurse, and every three months a CT scan. Remission is no new tumor growth is evident and the CA 125 level remains below 35(mine is at 10). As you can see from the above my doctors will be keeping a close watch on me. I am truly blessed to have a wonderful oncology team.
My next treatment is Friday and should only be 1 ½ hours now instead of the 7 to 8 hours previously. My energy should begin to increase and hopefully return in full within 6 to 8 months along with my hair. My doctors gave me the go ahead to start light exercising by walking short distances and increase as my energy increases.
Don and I thank each of you for all your prayers and support. I always believed in the power of prayer and now I am proof prayer works. Keep the prayers going as remission is not a cure.
Keep in touch and I will write again in August. Love, Margie