My apology for not updating the blog for a long time. I met with my oncologist a couple of weeks ago and he’s decided to terminate my chemo treatments 3 months early. I had a about with diverticulitis that lasted three weeks, which was quite painful to deal with. It was also the straw that broke the camel’s back as far as my oncologist was concerned and he felt the chemo was doing me more harm than good.
My tumor markers have been clear, so that’s a good thing. Up next for me is my colostomy-reversal surgery, which is scheduled for late June at this point. I’ll also be having CT scans every three months for a year, and and then every six months after that, assuming the cancer hasn’t spread.
I want to say thanks again for all the support, emails, and cards. They mean everything to me.
Dale
Thanks for the update Dale! I am sorry about the bout of diverticulitis. I have heard it’s terribly painful. I hope you are feeling better and stronger. I’m still sending you good wishes over the net, over the rainbow, over the moon, over and out.
Kath
Hi Kath!
Thanks for the good wishes and support. I really appreciate it.
Dale
Dale – We know it took a lot of energy to get to the keyboard and get a message out. Rest up … and do it again in a week or so! (This is our version of tough love.) 8^)
Huggs to you, Marcia, and all around!
Hi Rose,
I’m slowly but surely getting my strength back so I plan on trying to update this more regularly. Thanks for the support.
Dale