I had an appt. with Dr. Bova on Dec. 21. She walked into the room, shook our hands and said "well, all I have to say is 'wow'!" and she kept saying it throughout the appointment. She said she was expecting the spots on my lung and adrenal glands to be smaller, but not smaller AND inactive!! I think she was at least as excited as we were!! She still wants me to continue the Tarceva (chemo pill) - the same dose as I've been taking. I was hoping for a decrease in the dosage but she didn't make it sound like that would be happening for quite some time (bummer). I'll be having another PET scan in 3 months. Things look great right now - prayers have definitely been answered!
It looks like we're at the point where I just keep taking the chemo pill and going for scans to make sure there is no new growth or activity. I feel fine, the only side effect of the pill that is really annoying is my lack of appetite (it's really hard to find anything that tastes good to me). I guess if that's the worst of it then I've got it pretty easy. Now, if my hair would just hurry up and grow back!!!!
As always, thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers!!
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your a wonderful person and God Bless you all
Wow! I think that is what we all are saying. Things are going so well and the future is bright. You are right, what could be a better Christmas present. See you in a few days! Marilyn
That is wonderful news Allison! We pray for you every night and we are so thankful for the positive results. I hope your Christmas was great and I wish many, many blessings on you and your family for 2011. :)
This is awesome news!! Praise the Lord for His healing power!!
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