So many of you have asked about the PET scan that I can't believe I forgot to post when it will be! It will be tomorrow (Monday) at 1:00 p.m. This is terrible timing!!! I am not allowed to eat until after the scan is done, unless I get up at the crack of dawn to eat a little protein (but no carbs - doctor's orders). And I was told to allow three whole hours for the process. So at 4:00, I'll drag myself out of the office on hands and knees and crawl to the nearest joint to get some french fries and a milk shake. I know I won't care about healthy food at that point, and I'll surely be needing lots of carbs. Next time I have a PET scan, I'll make sure it's scheduled for early in the morning.
Can you tell I'm a wimp about skipping meals?
We will get the results of the scan on Friday when I have an appointment with the medical oncologist (the doctor that handled the chemotherapy). Thursday I'll see the radiation oncologist again and get an update on how the radiation is going.
my experience with breast cancer and other life events
Amy and Gilead
True Breast Cancer Awareness
November 2010
January 2008
A Little History
I was diagnosed with stage III, metastatic breast cancer in October 2008. At about the same time, we discovered I was pregnant. Initially, the prognosis was bleak, but after detailed analysis of the cancer, successful surgery, and treatments, the picture brightened considerably. I completed nine rounds of chemotherapy, twenty-five radiation treatments, and took Tamoxifen until October 2010.
After the fifth round of chemotherapy and various other treatments and tests, Gilead Victor was born six weeks early on Mother's Day, 2009. He is a healthy littly guy and a joy to us all.
In October 2010, tests showed that the cancer had returned in my liver and bones. This is now considered stage IV, terminal cancer.
Jon and I have lived in Colorado since 1997. We have seven children - four boys and three girls.
After the fifth round of chemotherapy and various other treatments and tests, Gilead Victor was born six weeks early on Mother's Day, 2009. He is a healthy littly guy and a joy to us all.
In October 2010, tests showed that the cancer had returned in my liver and bones. This is now considered stage IV, terminal cancer.
Jon and I have lived in Colorado since 1997. We have seven children - four boys and three girls.
How You Can Pray
Please pray for Jon and the kiddos - this is much harder for them than it is for me. I would appreciate prayer that my pain would be insignificant. Even more than that, please pray that I will be able to think clearly all the way to the end of my life. And even more than that, please pray that I will accept the grace from God to deal with anything He chooses to bring my way. You may also pray for my healing, but I have to be honest - I am more mentally and emotionally invested in seeing Jesus right now than I am in being healed. If God chooses to heal me, He'll give me the grace to wait a little longer to meet Him "whom having not seen, [I] love."
10 comments:
Amy - I have only read your blog and not commented, I've been praying for you and for your family for months and will continue to do so. I have especially been praying concerning these results, please know there must be many like me I will continue to pray on your behalf.
We are praying for you, friend!
Good luck today. Will keep you in my prayers.
We are praying for you today!
Thank you for letting us know. We will be praying for you to make it through the day without eating,especially!!!! Really though, we will be praying for the whole procedure and results. We love you!
We are praying much for you, especially today, Amy! I love reading your posts. It is a highlight of my day! Reading your words is like hearing your voice... a great talent! We miss you, and you are close to our hearts with each prayer. I pray your tummy will be silent and you will be as comfortable as possible waiting for the scan, and during it. You are greatly loved.
Ruth Bustamante
I've had you on my mind all day, Amy! Please know that we love you and you remain in our thoughts and prayers!
We are still praying for you all. Hope this day's testing goes well. He is in control.
Praying for you and your family, Amy, as you await the test results. You have been a tremendous testimony to me of God's grace and having joy during difficult and trying times. Your humor throughout your blogging is so refreshing. Keep trusting and praising our Great God.
Amy, Praying for you!
Dee
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