My posse rocks!!

I read a book recently that suggested that cancer patients create a "posse," a group of people who would provide support and friendship. You are definitely my posse and you ROCK!!! The results of my scans: one of my largest metastases actually shrank (almost in half) and the rest are stable. I know that precludes mayhem from your celebration, but celebrating is what we are doing tomorrow evening. (I would have suggested tonight but I am exhausted.) Everything else on the scans looks good, so there is nothing new to worry about.

Dr. K seemed pleased with the results -- she called it "good news." The report indicated a "new" tumor, but she discounted it as one that was probably missed before. As expected, she ordered three additional rounds (two weeks on, one week off) before scanning again. That will take us into mid-May, which is when we leave for our much anticipated vacation (more on that later). So, I will complete my three rounds the Friday before we leave and I will be scanned three weeks later and see her the next day. (No more waiting six days for results again. That was a bit difficult to handle.)

Thank you, thank you, thank you. The power of your prayers, mantras, positive energy probably reduced more than one met, when you consider that there was a month between my last scans and when I started treatment. My posse is dedicated, powerful, and awesome. I can't adequately express how much your support means to me and Ed, but without you, I wouldn't be in this position right now. Take a break, make a little celebration for yourselves tomorrow, and start storing up energy for June when we'll need it again.

Big huge cyberhugs and lots of kisses to all of you! :)