Many of you know that I have been sick and hence the reason I haven't been around much lately. In September I was diagnosed with stage 4 (metastatic) cancer. The PET scan showed over 20 active tumors in my lungs. I was started on chemo...again... and told I would be lucky to survive 2 years. Needless to say, we all were devastated. The outlook was very grim. Add to that, I have been down with every cold and bug and double ear infection that came my way. Guess my immune system took a puke....grins.
BUT..........
After just 2 months of weekly chemo, I had another PET scan to "restage" me and see if the chemo is working. Much to the doctor's surprise, my scan showed that some of the tumors were gone and the rest showed NO metabolic activity...aka they were dead tumors. This is so much better than we ever expected. I will get 3 more months of chemo to fight off anything small and lingering and then get another scan. If that comes back clear, they will consider me in remission. It might only last months or it may last years..... never know. But however long it lasts, I am going to take my Christmas miracle and run with it. I live each day the best I can and try to LIVE not die.
Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers. I believe God has a reason for what happens. Maybe I just needed a wake up call.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday, whatever your beliefs. Be well, be safe, be happy.
love,
Deb
You shared this with me a few days ago. Your Christmas miracle touched the hearts of many and I hope renewed some beliefs. You and your family have crossed my mind more than a few times the past few days as I was out in the hustle and bustle of the season. God blessed you Deb and I know he will continue to. Thank you for sharing this with us. And I am sending holiday wishes and precious memories as big as TEXAS to you and yours. Now 'letting' you win at pool is over with.
ReplyDeleteHuggsssss you very tight, darlin, and thank you for sharing your miracle with us.. *soft smiles* But then darlin you've been sharing the miracle that is you with us all along... *grinz* One of these days ya'll will start listening to aunty Tray ;).. (still trying to get Scotty to believe I know all *winks*)... when I say you are meant to stay with your family and us for a good while to come.. God heard our/your prayers darlin.. and is making sure that your family and friends get to keep the angel that is you down here with us for what I hope is a very long time.. OK nuff mushy stuff. WHAT is this about him lettin YOU win.. I say you kick his ass lol in a game of pool... I do it all the time *wicked grinz* AND says he lets me win... pfftttt... hugggsssssssss you so very tight.. and that is one of the most awesome Christmas presents we have all gotten .. I'm so very glad for you and your family, and for us too...
ReplyDelete"LET" me?????? Bring it Cowboy! *grins*
ReplyDeleteOh..and thank you both for the kind words. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteDeb, I'm so glad to read this news. I've more than a passing familiarity with the world of metastatic breast cancer and I know how much of a miracle this is and how precious the news is to your family. You'll still be in my prayers, though. I've thought of you often as I've guided my stepmother through the maze of onocological medicine and wondered how your treatment was progressing.
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