My latest CT scan on 3/16/2020 showed I am still cancer-free. I will be celebrating two years in remission on May 1st, 2020.
So happy to share the news…
My latest scan showed I am still cancer-free!
As luck would have it, I received a message from my oncologist on St. Patrick’s Day letting me know my scans looked great overall.
I had some questions on my results so I wanted to wait to share the news until I spoke with my doctor.
I was supposed to see my doctor today to go over the results, but Northwestern has decided to make all non-essential visits phone appointments during this time.
My doctor confirmed my bloodwork looked great and I was so relieved to find out that my lungs are now completely clear after my earlier bouts with pneumonia this year.
I still have a small nodule on my lung, but that has remained unchanged since 2017 so they are thinking it is most likely scar tissue from a past infection.
My latest scan noted an enlarged lymph node in my stomach; however, it has gone down in size since my last scan, so my doctor is not concerned.
The best news is since this scan is clear, I will be celebrating 2 years in remission on May 1st!
Getting to the two-year mark is a crucial milestone because now my chances of relapse are about the same as the general population.
I will continue to have blood draws and follow up visits every 6 months, but NO MORE SCANS are needed unless my bloodwork or symptoms suggest further testing is necessary.
I will also be able to have surgery to have my port removed before the year is over.
I am incredibly lucky and blessed to still be cancer-free.
We had plans to celebrate spring break and our 8th wedding anniversary in Phoenix and Sedona.
However, with everything going on we decided to postpone our trip.
As much as I would have loved to get away to celebrate, the news I am still cancer-free is all I needed to relax.
I am holding my fellow cancer fighters in my prayers because they are facing incredibly uncertain times right now.
Many are struggling with canceled surgeries and delayed treatments due to being at increased risk of infection.
Please keep all cancer fighters and survivors in your thoughts and prayers during these challenging times.
Thank you for your prayers and continued support!