Wednesday, January 7, 2009

A step in the right direction

I saw my oncologist today. While I didn't learn much about what life after chemo will hold, I did learn a few things. A) I will be having the port removed sometime this month, not sure when; B) my CA125 is down to ... 9 !!! When I started chemotherapy the goal was to be in the single digits in order to be in the category of people with the best odds at a good outcome. So I'm just glad that my CA125 wasn't 10. Even though I know these numbers are not exact, I don't think I would have the same feeling of elation. And C) I asked the doctor what kind of outcome I could expect and he replied that with stage 3b, grade 3, optimal debulking and having gone through the abdominal and IV chemo I could expect a greater than 50-60% chance of total cure. wow. That is actually WAY better than I imagined!!! I am feeling so hopeful right now! yay!
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    good news!!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 8, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Happy New Year!!! Yay good numbers and being healthy & hopeful!!

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  3. AndreaJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    What awesome news! Can't wait for the port to be removed and have that over and done with. You did an awesome job getting through all the chemo!

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  4. rerekukaJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Amazing, just like you! 2009, full of happy promise. Yay! xoxo Rene

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    I am so happy to hear that! I demand long-lasting Annabelles!

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  6. PatR aka NaleilehuaJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    (doing the Happy Dance) Yay, Annabelle!! Woot!!

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