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Briefly: The visit went better than I expected. He commented that several things were good: my bloodwork, the clear lymph nodes, clear nerves surronding the tumor... He said he may not recommend any chemo at all. Now I go for a PET scan for any active cancer and a CEA blood test that measures a certain protein in the blood of cancer patients. He would also like to test for genetic markers to get an idea of the risk of reoccurance. I will go back on June 2nd.
The only down side to the visit is that this was not the doctor I wanted to see and he seemed a little pushy; saying "he" would determine the treatment to cure the disease. At the very end he did say that treatment would be up to J & I.
All in all, though, some good news. So here we go with all the tests :/
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
A New Chapter
Looking forward to a "new normal", though it's going to take some time.
Mom went home on Tuesday. Please keep her in your prayers. She had a cold or something before she left; congestion and a low fever. After she got home she went to the doctor who gave her breathing treatments (she has asthma), antibiotics, Allegra, and prednisone. I was very thankful she was feeling good on Sunday, because we took her and J's mom out for an early Mother's Day brunch. I did partake in the food myself. I considered it my farewell dinner! It was a wonderful afternoon. The restaurant was beautiful, and the food was delicious.
Yesterday my mother-in-law kept the children while I went to the dentist, bank, hospital, and two natural food stores. Then J & I had a few hours for a date :) That was the longest we've been alone (out of the house) in a l-o-n-g time. I'm actually thinking we need to go away for a weekend for our anniversary this year. That would be the first time we've ever left the children more than 24 hours.
I've been reading so much about nutrition and health these past weeks. I keep seeing the same theme: juice, raw fruits and vegetables. Simple; sort of. I've collected several raw food recipe books and I'm looking forward to trying things. Our friends have lent us a juicer and we've been juicing more regularly. We've ordered our own juicer and dehydrator. A dehydrator works at low temperatures so the enzymes in the foods are not destroyed. My change in diet may not only prevent cancer later, but prevent any current cancer from growing. I just read that the 5 year survival rate for stage 2 colon cancer is 60-80%. That's not good enough! I want to be cancer-free for a lifetime. I want that for my whole family!
This next week is going to be a busy one. I've got to get a lot of work done in the basement; clearing out "stuff" so I can have room to get out the summer clothes and wrap birthday presents. I also need to get ready for the homeschool convention next Friday. Two weeks ago I didn't know if I'd be up for the convention, but I am feeling great. The convention is like a day at an amusement park for me! I can hardly contain myself, lol!
Tuesday J & I will go see the oncologist. It's not the one I wanted to see, but in the same practice. The one I want to see is out until the end of June. My naturopath works with her. The oncologist is supposed to schedule a colonoscopy before my next surgery. My surgeon said it could be done right before the surgery. That would be nicer, I think.
I am SO hoping I can manage to declutter the house before my next surgery (hopefully July 27th). It will be even more of a challenge to get that done while I'm spending much for time prepare new foods and continue schooling the children. At the very least I will be better prepared for a week away from home this time!
Thank you for your prayers for our family! We have been blessed by cards, phone calls, visits, meals, flowers and other gifts. What a blessing to be part of God's family!
Mom went home on Tuesday. Please keep her in your prayers. She had a cold or something before she left; congestion and a low fever. After she got home she went to the doctor who gave her breathing treatments (she has asthma), antibiotics, Allegra, and prednisone. I was very thankful she was feeling good on Sunday, because we took her and J's mom out for an early Mother's Day brunch. I did partake in the food myself. I considered it my farewell dinner! It was a wonderful afternoon. The restaurant was beautiful, and the food was delicious.
Yesterday my mother-in-law kept the children while I went to the dentist, bank, hospital, and two natural food stores. Then J & I had a few hours for a date :) That was the longest we've been alone (out of the house) in a l-o-n-g time. I'm actually thinking we need to go away for a weekend for our anniversary this year. That would be the first time we've ever left the children more than 24 hours.
I've been reading so much about nutrition and health these past weeks. I keep seeing the same theme: juice, raw fruits and vegetables. Simple; sort of. I've collected several raw food recipe books and I'm looking forward to trying things. Our friends have lent us a juicer and we've been juicing more regularly. We've ordered our own juicer and dehydrator. A dehydrator works at low temperatures so the enzymes in the foods are not destroyed. My change in diet may not only prevent cancer later, but prevent any current cancer from growing. I just read that the 5 year survival rate for stage 2 colon cancer is 60-80%. That's not good enough! I want to be cancer-free for a lifetime. I want that for my whole family!
This next week is going to be a busy one. I've got to get a lot of work done in the basement; clearing out "stuff" so I can have room to get out the summer clothes and wrap birthday presents. I also need to get ready for the homeschool convention next Friday. Two weeks ago I didn't know if I'd be up for the convention, but I am feeling great. The convention is like a day at an amusement park for me! I can hardly contain myself, lol!
Tuesday J & I will go see the oncologist. It's not the one I wanted to see, but in the same practice. The one I want to see is out until the end of June. My naturopath works with her. The oncologist is supposed to schedule a colonoscopy before my next surgery. My surgeon said it could be done right before the surgery. That would be nicer, I think.
I am SO hoping I can manage to declutter the house before my next surgery (hopefully July 27th). It will be even more of a challenge to get that done while I'm spending much for time prepare new foods and continue schooling the children. At the very least I will be better prepared for a week away from home this time!
Thank you for your prayers for our family! We have been blessed by cards, phone calls, visits, meals, flowers and other gifts. What a blessing to be part of God's family!
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