The PET scan results were favorable - no evidence of disease in the bones, liver and lungs, but some lymph nodes in the chest remain "hot". I will begin chemotherapy on Oct. 30th at Mt. Carmel in Pittsburg. The rotation for chemo will be every week for three weeks, then one week off. The medications include Avastin, cisplatin and gemzar. After two rotations, I will get another PET scan to see how the drugs are working. I am hopeful that the chemo will decrease the cancer, as it did the first time. These three drugs are different from the drugs used after I was first diagnosed, often the cancer cells become resistant to drugs, so the protocol is to change the drugs and "surprise" the tumor cells.
I am feeling more hopeful this week. I am back to work in Topeka, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week during chemo. I am thankful for the miracle of computers and internet, as I am connected with my work, even when I am far away.
I am cherishing time with my family and friends and enjoying the fall colors. Today is a great day.
Please keep me and my family in your prayers.
Therefore, I will not be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will care for itself. Matthew 6:34
Blessings to you -
Love to you!
Ellen
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