Hello to all ( if anyone is still out there). I have been remiss in keeping this blog updated.
Today I met with my oncologist Dr. Calvo and got the results from the PET scan done Monday at 7 AM. He said it was clear and used the words "complete remission." We will continue with the Avastin and Alimta as maintenance which he says is the latest recommendation from research. He says we are in "uncharted territory" because we are beyond the time length of clinical trials. My blood counts were good and he said if they were being done to get a life insurance policy, I would get the policy. I hope I am quoting acurately or at least close.
We were not blown away in the storm Sept. 14, and have been very busy working, doing Optimist work, and traveling to Chicago to see and hear Jim in Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story. Jim's movie, The Express, has been released but we have not seen it yet.
This past week, Roy and I ran the 10K at the Minster Oktoberfest, I ran the 5K Walk Wiggle and Wobble at the Paragon (Fairfield, OH)Optimist Club. It is a breast cancer benefit. Sunday we biked from Xenia to Yellow Springs and back with some Presby Pair friends. This fall weather has been great.
Last Thursday, I completed my year as President of the Dayton Presidents Club with the Legion of Honor Luncheon and tomorrow I drive to St. Louis to assume my new duties on the Optimist International JOOI committee. With the report I got today, I am going to try to worry less and get more accomplished.
Thanks for all of the good wishes and prayers. I hope all is well with you.
Margaret
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Margaret with grandaughter Annabelle. X-mas '06
Margaret & Dina D. Dec. 2005
An ongoing update on Margaret's experience living with lung cancer. Please feel free to post a comment. Your thoughts, prayers and encouragement are all appreciated.
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Welcome to Margaret Barclay's update Blog. She has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and is beginning treatments to fight this disease.
This is the place to come if you are looking for the latest news on her cancer treatment, to hear her thoughts on her experience and to occasionally hear insight from Roy or Jim.
If you are reading this, chances are you know Margaret personally and care about her very much. She is a truly remarkable person and we are all pulling for her to come through this challenge enthusiastically and successfully.
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Centerville Relay For Life August 1 and 2, 2009
Relay For Life® is a fun-filled overnight event designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer in our community. At the event, we celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society in its mission to save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
But, Relay is much more than a walk around a track. It is a time to remember those lost to cancer and celebrate those who have survived. It is a night for people who have shared the same experience to comfort and console one another. During this event, we honor survivors during the Survivors Lap and we remember those we lost to cancer during the Luminaria Ceremony. We also celebrate life, friendship, and a chance to work together toward a cancer-free future.
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Margaret with grandaughter Annabelle. X-mas '06
Margaret & Dina D. Dec. 2005
5 comments:
Margaret, we were so thrilled to hear your good news. Just keep up what you have been doing for you are such a strong and vibrant woman.
Margaret,
I don't know how you do all that you do! You make me tired just reading about your fast paced life!! I'm so very glad to hear your good news. That's just wonderful. I know you and Roy are so very relieved. Keep up the good work, whatever you are doing must the just what the doctor ordered. Bob and I are going to miss all our Optimist friends, but feel we must go with our grandchildren on this exciting new move to Seattle. Hopefully, we will be back in three years. In the meantime, you stay healthy and happy and keep the Centerville Noon Optimists in line!! ha ha
Carol Burkman
Margaret - - - this is UNBELIEVABLY GOOD NEWS. I know your personal strenght, your optimism and the love of your family and huge number of friends had a lot to do with this.
Gary Hansen
You are an inspiration to Gary and me. To all who know you, you are the truest optimist who lives by giving of your time to others. Now all your good works have given you complete remission so that you and Roy can continue your giving ways. We are so fortunate to know you and we are so happy to hear the good news. Bonnie and Gary Jasiunas
Margaret, Kenny just forwarded this great news to me and I wanted to sign in with my well wishes. You & Roy are such good friends to Kenny & Laura. Bucky & I thoroughly enjoyed our visits with you and I am thrilled that you received such good news. I will keep you & Roy in my prayers, Nancy & Bucky Howle (Kenny's "baby" sister)
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