CT clear

Sorry, I have been bad at posting this.  The CT scan results are good, we will repeat them again next year, so yaaay!

Actually the Dr.s appt was a miracle, for the very first time ever the doctor saw me on time, actually not even on time, before my scheduled appointment.  This is really unheard of, but was very pleasant.  Unfortunately they had not received the report from radiology so I ended up getting the regular physical examination and answering questions about my energy levels, pain aches, etc.  Later that day as I was just about to board my plane, the nurse called and gave the good news.

Getting back home was wonderful, I felt so elevated, my worries gone away ..  a little over three years since first diagnosis..  it feels good.

Ever since I got back, life has been very hectic.  Work is super busy, kids' schedule is super busy, this years two chicks are growing real fast..  Last week it was so warm I was going around in short sleeves, this week it is colder, we even got frost last night.

Don't forget to watch the lunar eclipse tonight :)

Cheers everyone!

That time of the year again ..

I am in Houston again. For a CT scan and Dr.s visit. It is always such a humbling experience to walk into the building and to know that every other person you see has had cancer (the other half are friends and family of the cancer survivors). Suddenly your own story becomes not so significant any more. It is just a story among thousands, tens of thousands. The good thing is that most people that are in waiting launges are in good health (or at least seem to be). There are occasionally patients that have lost significant weight and some that need to be wheeled in in a wheel chair. 

As I spent 3 hours in waiting rooms today, it struck me how different peoples moods are. Most are cordial and friendly towards each other and the staff (the ataff is WONDERFUL by the way, I don't know how they do it.. Not only here at MD anderson but also at the cancer enter in my home town- they always amanage to have a cheerful manner without being annoying. Sometimes I wish I could take whatever drug they must be taking to work in such a challenging job :) ).And then there are others, some that are bitter, some that are snippy towards others. You never know what is going on in people's lives.

I had the CT scan today. As they injected the contrast agent (Iodine) I thought about the last piece that Susan Gubar, (the ovarian cancer survivor professor who writes about her experiences with cancer in New York Times) wrote.  By now I am familiar with the sensation of the peeing in my pants and intense warmth on my handsband feet as the iodine starts circulating my body. But it is still as annoying as the first time. 

Tomorrow I will see my Dr. And hopefully get good news. So please say a prayer and/or send positive vibes my way.. I do need it :). Sleep comes hard and is very patchy dispite the fact that I go to the hotels work out room and run on the treadmill in the evenings.  Maybe I will read one of the scientific papers that  I logged with me, that should put me to sleep right ;)

Good night and good luck!