Thursday, July 15, 2010

Officially Cancer Free!!!

Today I got a call from Dr. White's office. (She's the oncologist.) She said that my bone scan was normal and I don't have to come in next week. She will see me in 3 months. So that...my dear friends...means I am officially cancer free!
A big thanks to all of my awesome friends and family for getting me through the most challenging time of my life! With your prayers, positive thoughts, kind words and generous hearts I've made it to the other side.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Blood work doesn't lie!

Well...since I last wrote not much has changed. Things are still good and I'm moving on. I went yesterday for my follow-up scans (CT and Bone Scan.) While I was there I asked them to do a little blood work because I've been super tired lately. I've been taking naps every day and I'm still tired! So they did.
Usually, if someone calls me from their office it's a nurse. Well, today it was Dr. White, the oncologist. She said my hemoglobin was a little low but not too low. My Vitamin D level was low so she would call in a prescription for a Vitamin D supplement. However, my liver enzymes were elevated. This concerned her because so far all of my liver enzymes have been consistently normal. She had the results from my CT scan (but not my bone scan) and my liver looked fine. She said, "Did you have a glass of wine the night before?" Um...No. Maybe some beer....in a can....no glass!
I've waited so long! Since March 3rd I have only had two beers that one time at supper club! And so now I finally relax a little and have a couple of drinks and I get busted!?!?! I can't get away with ANYTHING!!!
I love you Dr. White. You helped saved my life. I trust you completely. Just understand that I need a beer...or two...at the end of the day. Please don't hold it against me.