Hello everyone,
Thanks for sticking with me. Most of you are wondering why I haven't updated this blog for a long time and most of it is just being very busy and procrastinating. Medically, I feel as if I am in a holding pattern. Some of the effects of the whole brain radiation are still around - bad taste and no hair - and the chemo effects are bothersome. I am finally finding out what the chemo fatigue is all about and I don't like it. I am learning to deal with the bad taste thing, and am not complaining. These things are minor compared to what a lot of people are going through.
The results of the MRI taken two months after the brain radiation were good. Dr. Calvo said the spots were either gone and greatly reduced. When I asked if the ones that were greatly reduced would start growing again, he said, "We think they are dead." I hope so. There will be another MRI in about three months according to Dr. Calvo.
The big question mark is what the PET scan will show. The last one was six months ago and was good, but who knows? It is scheduled for next Wednesday, June 4, and I will get the results from Dr. Calvo a week later on the 11th of June and have the 6th chemo treatment of this series that day also. If I stay busy enough, I won't have time to worry about it.
Today is the official press opening of Jim's musical in Chicago - Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story and we will be driving there today.
Thanks for all of your continued good thoughts and prayers. I promise to do better with the blog.
Margaret
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Hang in there, Margaret . . . we'll be at the Relay for Life in Michigan this weekend, and I'll light a candle for you. By the way, you may want to change the Centerville Relay dates on your Blog site to the 2008 dates which are July 26-27.
So glad to read your updated blog, Margaret. Whatever you are doing, it seems to be working for you! I'm sure keeping busy helps. Must be that Optimistic attitude! : ) See you on Tuesday.
Carol Burkman
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