It's been a busy month. The past week has seen me in and out of Peter Mac Hospital. I have needle marks all down my arms from doing bloods, CT scans, heart tests, and more!
My results are in from the end of Picasso III Chemotherapy. The overall result shows that the cancer has stabilised and has been Progression Free (PF), for the duration of the trial. This is a very good result according to my doctor.
I am disappointed in one sense, as it leaves me basically where I started at the beginning of July. Healthwise, I am better than I was pre-operation as I was experiencing debilitating pain throughout April and May 2011 (Hysterectomy to remove a cancer-ridden uterus on 25 May 2011.)
I have been experiencing an array of Chemo side-effects from the accumulation of 6 rounds of therapy, but am told over the next few weeks these should gradually become more manageable. I am starting to regain my energy levels and am feeling positive about getting out more often.
Today, 30 November 2011, I had bloods done and met with the specialist to discuss my progress and future treatment. A return to work is to occur (finally!!!!!) and further blood tests and consultations will occur on 21 December to check my heamoglobin levels and general health. I will have a two month break from treatment with my next CT scan scheduled for the end of January to check on the tumors. From there, new treatments will be introduced based on these 2012 results.
For now, I am grateful for what I have and look to the future.
Love your Life,
Georgia
You're amazing Georgia! I hope its been great to be back at work! with ya all the way- for what comes for jan/feb.
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