Friday, January 21, 2011

I Won a "Vacation"!

BIG NEWS FROM HOUSTON: My latest PET scan showed "no evidence of disease," and this from the radiologist known to be super-picky. Of course, with Stage IV cancer, the word "remission" is never used, but "NED" is as good as it gets. As a result, I get to skip chemo for three months, which is especially welcome news since my side effects (touchy tummy, fatigue, tingly toes) were starting to become troublesome. I'm going on a hormone therapy and will stay on the non-chemo drugs that I get via IV as a hoped-for safety net during the "vacation."

It's always a huge treat when your oncologist smiles. And my MD/Phd pharmacologist brother-in-law, who helps develop cancer drugs, called this "spectacular" news and added, "You have been 'chosen.'" Strong words and strong medicine.

I am blessed. And grateful for such supportive relatives and friends.

XO,

Sally

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Wait Till You See!


This is Dustin, the newest member of our household. Hank knew I've been wanting a rabbit for a long time and surprised me by locating a breeder just before Christmas. Way to go, Hank! Dustin is an English lop--my fourth of this type and eighth overall. He is the sweetest-natured, calmest rabbit you'd ever meet, and has quickly made himself at home. He and the guinea pig are going to share a cage. The dogs know the drill already with small pets; once the rabbit is convinced they're OK, we'll be on a roll. Off to Houston shortly for scans tomorrow.


Love,
Sally