I am so HAPPY!!!!! Left the oncologist at Penn today and unexpectedly burst into tears in the parking garage! I am really DONE! Actually Dr. Flaherty said "I don't want you taking any more of that stuff, if that's ok with you?" IS IT OK WITH ME? UH, YEAH, it sure sure is! He pointed out that some people can't bear the thought of going off the med since the fear is too great, but that really all types of chemo have been found to limit out the benefit at 1 yr of preventative treatment at the most (this is for other chemos - mine is too new to have statistics). So, going on beyond a year would likely have no benefit. So YES I am HAPPY to STOP, thank you very much!
He offered me waiting 6 months to have my next scan but that DID make me uneasy and he understood that, so I will have a scan in 3 months, and then perhaps I will feel comfortable stretching it a bit longer than that. I told him I hated the MRI and wanted valium next time which he gladly wrote for. So all in all I am one happy camper today!
Off to celebrate with some pizza together! Much more to say about God's faithfulness in carrying us through this most difficult year of my life, but knowing that only because of HIM was I able to make it through, THANK YOU ALL FOR UPHOLDING US IN PRAYER THIS YEAR! Don't stop now!
Love,
Karen
8 comments:
Best news so far.
You have been a wonderful witness for Christ.
Wonderful news!!! Thank you for keeping us posted about your journey.
Hallelujah!!
"Hal-le-lu, Hal-le-lu, Hal-le-lu, Hal-le-lujah! PRAISE YE THE LORD!"
Karen, what wonderful news and we trusted to believe this news all along. Our God is SO good and I weep for joy along with you!!
"Thank you, Jesus for touching our Karen, restore her strength and may the joy of the Lord bubble from within her day and night. Amen"
We continue to keep your precious family in our prayers always.
We love you,
Aunt Bonnie & Uncle Walt
Hallelujah is right!! So glad for you, girl, and for the whole family!! You have a very happy tribe right now!!
Love and hugs, Tricia
Praise the Lord! I am so happy and rejoice with you. I pray you will stay cancer free the rest of your life. May God continue to bless you and Charles as you raise your wonderful children!
Love, Beverly
Whoooooo-hooo!!! Praise the Lord for such wonderful news! We have been praying for you, Charles and the kids and trust you will be able to relax and savor the healing and peace that God has given you....
Love,
Matt and Sharon
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4
Hi Karen
This is Ann (alias "ANSKI"). I ran in to Matt about a year ago and he updated me on life in general. Your name came up of course. Love ya Karen! But than again I always have thanks be to our common ground in Jesus. Thanks for your powerful witness for Him. He's used you! You're in my prayers. Please include me in yours. Say "hi" to Charlie and your kids for me. Romans 8:35-39
I kept checking for the results and so thankful for the latest report.
Friends of Your Mom and Dad.
Gay/Fred Specht
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