Thursday, December 10, 2009

"Do a happy dance!"


The news continues to be good....saw Dr. Karamlou before chemo yesterday and the tumor markers are continuing to come down, a good indication the chemo is working. Praise God for answered prayers! Tumor markers are an indicator in the blood of the presence of cancer. In my case, it's enzyme CA 9-19 that is monitored and a normal range is 9-30. In August, when we had the scan that showed the liver tumors growing, the tumor markers were in the 20,000 range (yep, folks that's not a typo). Currently, we're in the high 15,000 range which is a significant drop. Nowhere near normal, obviously, but headed in the right direction! Yahoo! All vital signs are good, weight is steady, skin color and texture are good. Huge praises.

We're in the countdown for Christmas break and the kids are more than ready.....it's been a little squirrely with the very cold weather we're having (not many options outside for them to burn off energy) and knowing a two week break is coming. The days are still good, fun and I wouldn't trade this job for anything. Come spend a day with me and see for yourself how fun 6th grade can be....or you might run screaming from the room. :)

I'm thoroughly enjoying this holiday season, celebrating the best gift of all, the birth of Christ. Loving the lights, decorations, activities and time with family and friends.

Hugs, love and huge thanks for continued prayers and praise,

Susan

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Shan's blog said...

Sue,
You continue to inspire me. I find it odd that the scan that brought me a miracle was on November 11th. Never did I think that I would be 27 with cancer, and facing the fears of what if...and here you are never allowing those fears to beat you down, scare your faith, or leave you abandoned. Faith is good, isn't it?!

I think of you every treatment I get. I think of you every moment I start to feel down. I think of you, smiling, with faith, and a lot of plans for you future...and I get the courage to hope the same for me.

You make a difference in the lives of so many, but you have brought me peace, gratitude, and a lot of hope. Thank you. I'm so so glad for you good news.

All the love!
Shannon Hayter