Wednesday, March 4, 2009

pleasantly prescribed


So, yesterday I had my 6 month CAT scan. I'm always a little nervous, because I'm just not sure how long my "free ride" will last (meaning no treatment). Well, today was my oncology appointment to talk about the results from the scan. My doctor came in and asked how I was feeling. I told her I feel really good, with occasional pains and fatigue. She said my scan looked great! She also said that my labs looked good as well. My LDH levels (that would show the cancer progressing) were in a very normal range, and that my lymph nodes have gone down a lot since my last scan in September. She said she wanted to prescribe..Acai Berry & prayer, because that seems to be working really well for me! It was so good to hear that if I have to have any cancer at all, the cancer I have is at least behaving well and not causing me any problems. As my doctor said...I am not in remission, but me and my cancer are co-existing just fine. She also said I look like I'm 18 years old. She's now my best friend! :)

8 comments:

christy said...

That is wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you. BTW-you have the energy level of an 18yr old too!

Chanda Starr said...

Glad to hear your news!! and you are WAY better than 18!!

Chad, Mindy and girls said...

18? I'd say 16! Congrats on such great news!!

Andrea said...

Yay Jen!!! That's great news! I'm so glad you're doing so well! You 18 yr old you!! I'd love my doctor too if she said that! :)

Shauna said...

Hi Jen :) Great to meet you! Hope to be new blogging buds for sure! L♥ve your blog! ♥ Hugs!!!

Country Mouse, City Mouse said...

This is my first time dropping in, and from what I have read, I need to say how happy I am for you! You will be in my prayers for continued good health.

Now, I am going to take a deeper look around:)

Always a Southern Girl said...

God is so good! What a praise that you are still in remission. I enjoyed reading your blog. Thanks for sharing with us.--Take Care, Renee

erica said...

I'm so glad everything is going well. I think of you often and am so glad you're feeling good! You're amazing!!