Sunday, August 31, 2008 Mixed reviews

Good Morning all!
Which would you like first the good news or the disappointing news? I'll give you the disappointment first, because it's not so terrible just a let down. Twice this past week I went to have my 5th chemo treatment done and twice I was sent home. My platelet counts were low, so the doctor didn't want to risk sending them lower by giving me chemo again. I am rescheduled for next Wednesday, and I hope that the counts are where they need to be. The closer I stick to the recommended schedule the more successful the treatment. Please continue to pray.

The good news is that my marker number continues to drop and is now 7! Prayers work! I appreciate all that are said for me daily.

Everything else is status quo... The kids are back in school and alls right with the world! Tom and I are planning a 5 day cruise for later in September and are looking forward to the rest and relaxation.

Will keep in touch. Til next time :-) Bets

Thursday, August 14, 2008 YAHOOOOO!!!!

Today's a day to give thanks for prayers answered, and to ask for continued healing. I heard yesterday that my "marker " number is 14 which is in the normal range (anything below 21!) (The last one was 69.)
Also the CT scan that was done 2 weeks ago which showed a mass in the lower abdomen... well that appears to be an encapsulated mass of old fluid (post surgery). I am waiting for the pathology report on that. BUT THIS IS ALL VERY GOOD NEWS!!!!!
I am thankful for all the prayers that have been said and that continue to be said for me. I could not have gotten here without you all. I am thankful for your support and all the help and offers of help that you have given. I am thankful for the many blessings that I have in my life, especially my rock Tom and my boys Andrew and Kevin.
For now my chemo will continue through to the end of the cycle as planned. I will continues to update the blog as I hear news.
Till next time :-) Bets