The PET scan on August 20th revealed 4 little "hot spots" on my right side - not my original site of cancer. Dr. M believes these are four lymph nodes that are showing up now. The nodes are not in the breast or in the lung, but most likely in between muscle layers in my chest wall. Blood tests for tumor markers done the end of July also showed an elevation above normal. The PET scan has been sent to my surgeon in St. Louis and I am waiting her call - what to do next. I feel disappointed, yet thankful that tests exist to find abnormalities so small - smaller than a marble.
On the same day as the PET scan of my chest, a brain MRI was done. My brain looks good -no changes from the time of diagnosis.
I am full time teaching this fall and have good energy. I am walking 2 miles a day and eating primarily vegetarian in a concerted effort to conquer this disease. I am forever thankful for family and friends who express love and keep me in their prayers.
I remain hopeful, optimistic and comforted by faith.
Love to you -
Ellen
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Hi Ellen! I happened to stumble across your blog after trying to find an email address from you. I was thinking today that I hadn't talked to you in quite a while and it's obvious I've missed quite a lot. I had such mixed emotions reading your blog....and I'm so glad you have such a great family and a great group of friends to support you through this. If you're feeling up to it sometime I would love to meet you for lunch or dinner. Feel free to email me or give me a call. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.....
Allison (Burke) Gardner
agardner@cmh.edu
816-808-8950 (cell)
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