Sunday, March 1, 2009

The Results Are In...Almost

The doctor said I made his day!
That's got to be good, right?? =)
He was very pleased - both with how 'little' the chemo was affecting me (compared to others who are on it) and that my scans were clean.
He said my bloodwork was gorgeous!
We are still a long ways off from the therapeutic level of the chemo, but he said it will take awhile.
His expectation was for me to be in much worse shape than I was.
The Radiology reports sounded good, but he hadn't actually laid eyes on the scans himself. He will call me next week once he has done that.
There is a cyst on my kidney, but they are not concerned about that.
I had a ultrasound of my thyroid and there are several nodules, but they appear benign and they will recheck those in a year. (If they had looked suspicious they would have done a biopsy)
My bloodwork looks good - my steroid dose is appropriate. He will continue to check my Mitotane level monthly.

There are always questions I forget to ask, so I will be sending him an e-mail Monday!

Again - thank you for your prayers. I will try to recount more adventures later, I have just been SO tired and kind of busy with travel and birthdays.

We will return to Houston late in the summer for the next round of tests.

4 comments:

Doanz said...

Praise God- what encouraging news! I am a friend of your mom's, and my husband and I have been praying for you and your family. I hope this report from your doctor encouraged your heart- keep on, keepin' on, sister!

The Moose said...

Liz told me yesterday that you got two thumbs up - that's WONDERFUL Triann!!!!! You and Eric are on my prayer list --- in this cute little journal my sis got for me. She's good people, but I don't have to tell you that - you already know :)

Kim and Kris said...

Oh Triann I am so relieved. I know I always fear the worst...probably due to our own journey, but I still hope for the best, and it sounds like you heard it! We will keep on faithfully asking God to allow you to stick around and raise your babies...
We love you and know He has you in his perfect plan,
Kim

Kirsten L said...

That is great news Triann! I am praying for you and your family. Hope to see you Monday at MOPS!