So I had another scan...

Hello team (really anyone who is still checking this, which might be my mom and sister) I am supposed to have a CT Scan every 3 months and a PET Scan every 6 months. This past week was a PET/CT scan combo. I have the most interesting experiences at these things. They first do a pregnancy test and it came back negative...I was shocked. HA HA!! For the PET scan they make you drink this nasty, sugar filled drink and then sit in a room for 45 minutes doing NOTHING!! No music, no TV, no reading and no talking...all alone. It's because they need to see how your body processes the sugar stuff. Cancer cells eat that stuff up so that's one way they check it out. That part takes a while...Then on to the CT. Last time I was there they pulled the IV out too quick and I got blood all over my arm. LAME. This time was a great adventure again. I put my arms above my head and they put the contrast in my IV and the IV pops...blood all over my arm and a few spots on my neck. Super fun! Needless to say I am amazed that I have this luck. If it happens next time I go I'm not sure what I'll do. Kind of funny, Kind of irritating.
So this was on Monday and my doctor was in office half day all week so I didn't get my results until Wednesday. Now I try to be positive and optimistic...but I'll be honest every time these scans come around I get nervous. Plus I'm having some additional health problems so this time I was really nervous. But it came back with one hot spot, by my windpipe on my thymus gland. My oncologist said it was common for that gland to freak out after being suppressed by the chemo. So he's not worried and I trust him. But just to make sure I'll have another PET Scan along with my CT in May.

Thanks to everyone for your patience and support while I was an emotional wreck.

Another update

I went to see my oncologist this past week. It was the first time I had seen him since I stopped chemo. It was more difficult than I thought it'd be to go back. It brought back a bunch of not so pleasant feelings and memories. But it was really really good to see the people in the office again. They were a big part of my life for a long time and it was a good reunion. Anyway so i met with the doc and he said things are looking good. They took some blood and scheduled another scan for me in the end of February. I don't go back to see the doctor until July. So things are still good. But this visit brought back the reminder of how fragile life is and blessed I am to still be around. I am very grateful to everyone who supports me and to my Father in Heaven for everything I have been given.

the results are in.........

I got the results from my CT Scan and it's CLEAR!!! I haven't seen the doc yet, but they called with the good news. I am so very excited. When I had my last scan, before I finished chemo and they said it was gone I didn't believe it 100%, but getting this result solidifies it in my mind. Remission is official and I am happy. I am so grateful for good health. I know I took it for granted before I was diagnosed and never will again. I have my next scan in a few months, and every 3 months for the next little bit. I'll keep on praying!

I love remission!

Well things have been going really well. My hair is growing back, I've even gone a few times without a wig or a bandana. I am loving being back at work and I feel better every day. Tomorrow is my first CT Scan to check on the status of the missing cancer. To be honest I am a little nervous and I am having problems sleeping. It's like when I was doing treatment I could never sleep the night before my chemo...that's how it's been for the last week. I have faith that I'll be okay and the cancer won't be back. But I also know that I can accept whatever happens and that I can handle it. I sure don't want to but what can you do. I'll do another post when I get the results. I meet with the doctor on Monday.

The worst is over or it only get's better from here...

Over these last few months I have been through a lot and it was hard. There wasn't anyway that I could have made it through without the love and support of my friends and family. I like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who was so great through this cancer adventure. I am so blessed and I have learned so much about myself. I know who I am, I believe I can handle anything as long as I don't have to do it alone, I know there is a God in Heaven who is very aware of me, I know that I can turn to the Lord with anything and be understood, I know that I am more loved than I ever could have imagined and I know I will be alright.

I have started back to work- at the same job I had when I was first diagnosed. I love it there. The people are so great, the job is interesting and I have a lot of fun. I am still the same old person I was before this, I still get stupid in front of the really cute guy. But I am stronger. I couldn't have done this alone. Thanks to my wonderful family who was perfectly supportive and I feel so much closer to each on of you. I am grateful that families are forever. Thanks to all my friends who gave me the time, space and support I needed. I love you all.

Today is a day to celebrate!!

So, it has been forever since anyone has posted and from all of us, I apologize. However, today is a monumental day. It is Kristen's LAST CHEMO DAY!!! We are so excited for this crap to be over with. SO, Kristen, way to go, you've been a trooper through all of this and we love you. So, everyone keep checking back cause in the near future we will be having a party to celebrate the end of the chemo and we want all her friends and family to celebrate with us. It will most likely be on a Saturday evening, and it will be a open house kinda thing. Ciao!