Hey y'all. I have been in the testing stage the last couple weeks. Two scans have been done: an ultrasound and a pet scan. I have been waiting for results, and I have them. The cancerous tumor I have has shrunk slightly, and that is encouraging to the doctors. (In the past, cancer usual grows as I take chemo). Yippee! This is good. Even better is that the pet scan shows no indication of new cancer sites in my body. Yes! So thankful!
For a while now, I have had an appointment scheduled in Houston with an MD Anderson oncologist. That appointment got cancelled amid the Covid-19 crisis. Texas borders have been closed to Louisiana residents, and the hospital has tightened their rules for allowing patients. At this time, in place of that visit, the oncologist at MD Anderson contacted my doctor here to discuss my case and further steps going forward.
I spoke to my oncologist on the phone this afternoon, and the following was said. MD Anderson would like for me to continue the chemo regimen I have been on since it proved somewhat successful. I will probably have four to six more cycles of treatment. Following this month and a half to two months of chemo, I should have the cancerous tumor removed. Right now, surgery is not an option because of surgeons not performing most operations due to Covid-19. After I do have surgery, all scans would be repeated and my cancer treatment reevaluated. The future probably holds immunotherapy treatment and clinical trial(s).
So I start back chemotherapy tomorrow. I'm so thankful for the good/stable report, and more than anything the peace the Lord is giving me through this journey. Psalm 16:11 says, "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy;at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Because of the goodness of the Lord, I know His joy. Thank you for your prayers. The Lord is using you in my life greatly!
Grace & Peace,
Melissa
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