CT Results

On January 26 mom had a CT scan, the first scan since her diagnosis to evaluate her lung, liver, and the effects of the chemotherapy(also my birthday). The results showed that the lung tumor had reduced from it's original 5.1 bye 2.7 in October to the dimensions of 1.6 by 1.5. And that liver tumors, while still present, are also improved in their size. The oncologist has said that the chemo seems to be working well throughout all the systems so for now we will continue with this plan. Woo hoo and happy birthday to me!

Another CT scan scheduled for 2 months from now and then we can determine
the next piece of this journey. Mom was given some new medications to help with the fatigue that follows chemo, especially for when she receives the 3 drugs. Days following the 3 drug infusion are usually spent sleeping a lot.

Gary and I are both feeling more optimistic than we have in 3 1/2 months
and it's feeling great.

Sharon received her beautiful quilt from so many friends and family on Saturday, 1/10,
and was overwhelmed with the outpouring of love throughout the quilt. The
time, coordination, thoughtfulness and beauty were beyond words. Thank you everyone involved in this process especially Tome Boe who coordinated so much and kept it
rolling. Book Club presented it on Saturday with a lovely tea.

She spent a week in Mexico with her Book Clubbies commemorating 20 years of being
a Book Club on 1/17-24. Mom says "the best part for me was feeling just about cancer free for a
whole week. That was fantastic and something I'm hoping to hang on to and
include in my Portland life more. Less zombie like life and more smack it back approach...bit by bit. The recent scan news doesn't hurt any in this regard also".