This week we were given the best news possible regarding cancer. It is in remission. I had a PET scan done on the 10th and we were given the results on Monday, no seen cancer masses. Wow! What great news... On my first PET scan there were cancer masses in my lymph nodes, in my chest, and in my spleen. Now there is nothing shown on the PET scan. The chemotherapy is working. My first question to the doctor was, ok, so can I be done with chemo then? Short answer: no. He explained that just because we do not see any cancer masses doesn't mean the cancer cells are not there. They are there, just small. The PET scan doesn't show anything smaller than a pea size. They also know from experience that just five infusions will not fully rid my body of the cancer. They know it takes much more chemo and time. This is my understanding of the conversation we had. But for now the news is that what we are doing is working. Cancer is being rid from my body. We are so grateful for health and for the answers to prayers. We are thankful that although I am on chemotherapy, I am well. Well enough to do normal daily activities, well enough to see friends, well enough to eat and enjoy food. Thank you God for this mercy.
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