12-19-08
Another week of ups and downs….just when we get a plan, the game changes.
Wednesday the doctor called to let me know that the brain MRI came back showing 3 small spots. The largest is only 6 mm large! The doctors aren’t sure if these spots are cancer or not, so the new plan is to only do chemo 4 times during the next 6 weeks and then get another MRI to see if there is any difference in the brain spots! If spots have grown then they are cancer and the doctors will aggressively work on my brain. If the spots remain the same then the doctors will know that they aren’t cancer, but then they will aggressively treat the spot on my lung with radiation and the lymph nodes with chemo. We are hoping and praying that the brain spots are not cancer!
Wednesday evening Ron and I attended Chemo Class. It was a very informative and interesting experience. We were given information on chemotherapy and what to expect. The chemo nurses are so kind and caring; I know that they will help me through this experience on Monday.
Thursday I met with Dr. Avizonis, my radiologist. She and Dr. Harker had been talking about me daily for the past few days, so she was glad to finally see what I look like on the outside! She did a great job explaining my scans to me. It was amazing to see what I look like on the inside. Dr. Avizonis showed me the 3 spots on my brain MRI, it was hard for her to find the spots, and they are that small!!! I am so grateful to have wonderful and knowledgably doctors working hard to help me beat this cancer.
My friends at school continue to be a great support to me!!! We have had fun trying to pick out wigs and haircuts for my new look. Their positive thoughts and actions have really been inspirational to me!!!!
Thanks to everyone for their love, faith, and prayers. We continue to be amazed at the kind thoughts and actions that so many people have shown to me and my family! We truly are blessed!
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3 comments:
Hey Jolene, thanks for keeping us all updated. Please let us know if there is anything you need we are anxious to help! We love you guys!
sheree and steve
Aren't we so blessed to live in an age when modern medicine can do so much to help us!! Yes, some frightening things can happen to our bodies, but we are so blessed to be able to rely on modern medicine to help us. Our prayers continue for you and your family. We love you (just like family) and want you to know we are here for you. Gary & DeAnn
Jolene, What a trooper you are. You've had to face so many tests in the past couple of weeks and then have the waiting game for the results. I'm glad the Doctors are "on to" your beastly cancer so they can lick it. We know who is really in charge and I know Heavenly Father will be directing your doctors. Again, the kids are getting updates and we are all praying for you and your family. Good luck tomorrow as you begin the first steps in your treatment. Sure love ya, Siri
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