The last few blood tests came in more negative that we
wanted. Sheila’s cancer marker was at 41
prior to the surgery and then 2 weeks after the surgery it was at 14. The doctors wanted to see it less than
5. Her blood was tested again last week
and was at 7. The MSI tests came back
and they were a bit negative also. The results
of these tests were concerning enough to the oncologist doctor that we needed
to revisit the spots that were noted on her liver during the first CT
Scan. An ultrasound of the liver also
showed one of these spots at about 1 cm or ½ inch. A PET Scan was ordered. A PET Scan is similar to a CT scan except it
is more precise in detecting cancer. We
got a call from the oncologist doctor prior to our spring break trip. He
informed us that the spots on the liver were NOT
cancerous. These results obviously made
us very happy!
We did not have to go from a stage 2A to a stage 4 with Chemo included,
but we were braced for the worst!
We have lately supposed that with the prescribed “vigilant surveillance”
we may get some false alarms, so we will try to be more careful releasing
results until we are surer of the prognosis!
It has been a tender mercy that we have been able to visit
with Rob, Laura, and grandbaby Robbie in Portland. Grandma could not be happier!! Again, thanks to all for your prayers and
concerns for our family. We are truly
blessed with all our friends who live around us!
