My 2nd Visit with Chemo...

        Today I had my 2nd of 4 treatments of this round of Chemotherapy. It went really well - so far - I was given the first bit of good news yet. My PET scan came back clean...no cancer anywhere else - YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  You have no idea how happy this makes me. I now only have one battle to fight and there is in no doubt in my mind about what the outcome will be.  Oh, I almost forgot, the tumor is shrinking! I don't think that I can appropriately express the sheer joy that this doctor visit has given me. The other day Dan was asking me if I thought that the tumor was getting any smaller and I said "I am not really sure. It feels a little smaller but it still takes up 1/2 my breast"...he said that he was going to stay positive and that Wednesday would bring good news. and it couldn't have been better. We are thrilled! 

On the flip-side though, the hair loss is just around the corner. How do you know? you ask...Well,  I was given some of the signs and I am experiencing them now, I have been for a few days. Do you know that feeling on the back of your head when you take out a pony tail that you had in too tight? or maybe that up-do that had about 1000 bobbi pins in it? Your head feels like someone grabbed a clump of hair  - and YANKED  it . That very sore spot on your scalp that you try and try and try to massage out, but it just won't feel better...yea that is what my head feels like all the time. and small clumps are coming out. Not a lot, just that amount that gets caught in your hairbrush when you have a knot or you've been sweating all day and you hair tangles...I think that my hair will be gone by the time my next Chemo treatment rolls around in August.  I am almost looking forward to it because I am tired of the anticipation.

        I do have to say that I am feeling pretty good so far today. We'll see what tonight brings. I am getting really tired now and I probably have a ton of typos, so I will sign off and let you all know how things are tomorrow.And always remember:

A cheerful heart is good medicine ~Proverbs17:22

Comments

[Deirdrekrul]

I am so very happy that there are signs of good things happening with the treatment. I was so excited when you texted me that I was reading and texting at work while my boss was watching.
Good thing she's cool...
Keep on keepin on.

[Judy & Ted King]

Chelsa (and the boys),
What great news! I know waiting for test results can be one of the hardest parts and also know how wonderful it is to hear the good news.
"Princkly Head" - a sign that the hair will be gone soon.
Loss of hair - s sign that the chemo is attacking the fast growing cells in your body. Goodby cancer cells.
Judy King

[Val-wayne.blogspot.com]

So relieved and happy to hear your news. Thinking and praying for you always.
Hang in there, Chelsa.

And.

You are going to rock baldness!

Val

[Renee]

I am so glad to hear that the tumor is shrinking, the cancer has not spread and you are feeling well! What great news! Nothing is impossible for God! Keep your spirits high! I will keep you in my prayers!

[Heffah1]

I am so beyond thrilled for this good news today! Oh happy day!

[Ramona Fisher]

What great news that the tumor is shrinking and the PET scan is clean. I am so happy for you. It is so helpful to have clear information so you know what you are battling. You continue to be in my prayers!
Warmly,
Ramona

[Christie Brinkman]

We are jumping up and down at our house! So very happy to hear the news of a clean scan and that the tumor is shrinking! All of those prayers and positive thoughts are working!

[Erin Mauch]

Oh Happy Day! I am so excited for you, Dan and the boys! I hope that you feel all of the positive energy and prayers coming your way because we are certainly sending them!

[me.yahoo.com/a/dc..HBgIvNnSOgxnqJ.2OBoq9sooPG3hDHg-]

happiest congratulations on the clear PET scan and the shrinking of the tumor! thrilling news! sleep well, get your rest, and remain strong! with love and best wishes, corie, mike & audrey driscoll