Monday, March 21, 2011

PET

Good news! The nodes did not show cancer on the PET scan done this morning. There is just the growing cancer in the thigh area (the two tumors). I am on the surgery schedule for Friday. So excited I won't have to do the groin dissection surgery that I did last time. It was such a long recovery.

The Dr. still wants me to consider the vaccine trial. I have till Wednesday to decide for sure. Dr. says standard of care at this point is surgical excision or clinical trial. I am trying to tell him I have higher standards. It's not working.

So, camp decision again. This is so confusing.

Kind of funny that I am giddy about two tumors! Perspective, I guess.

19 comments:

  1. Such good news. It does sound a little crazy to be happy about two tumors, but I am oh so happy for you! I feel like I've been holding my breath waiting for you to do this test. We are still here, always here, if you need us. You're always in our thoughts and prayers. We'll start holding our breath again now hoping all goes smoothly with the surgery and recovery and/or all your tough decisions.

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  2. We have been waiting, too. Thanks for keeping this updated. Sooo glad you finally got some good news. Praying for you in your decision.

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  3. That is the best news I have heard all day! Perspective is definitely a funny thing. I will be thinking good thoughts for your surgery Friday. I bought myself some tulips today and wondered if yours need to be replaced yet. Do they?

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  4. I am breathing a huge sigh of relief after reading this. I hope everything goes well on Friday and the good news continues.

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  5. We are so glad that you are getting some good news. We love you!!
    Brent, Lindsay, James and Adam

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  6. So glad to hear that! Finally something in the better category! Let's hope for more of those!

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  7. So glad to hear some good news considering.. Your in our prayers and wow for sure in our thoughts- I check the blog everyday, you fight Alisa.. Your a fighter and a great one I must say. Thanks again for sharing with us.

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  8. I am so glad it isn't in the lymph nodes!!! Can I tell you that I had a really fun dream all night long last night. We were together the whole time, riding bikes, taking pictures, pretty much doing what ever we wanted. When can I come to stay?!?!?

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  9. Such a relief! That's great news! Still praying for inspiration for you! You're a trooper!

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  10. I'M GIDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm seriously so relieved. Best news. Love you.

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  11. Yay for good news! Good luck with your decisions, we'll continue to pray for you. Much Love from Boston!

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  12. I love that there is some good news for once. I remember your last surgery and it wasn't fun.

    Make the decision you feel best about. Go with your gut!

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  13. So happy to here this Alisa. Hope all goes well on Friday! Let me know if you didn't get my e-mail.

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  14. You certainly deserve some good news. Giddy is good too! We'll be thinking (and praying) for you on Friday.
    Jeri

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  15. you are awesome! Lets keep the good news coming!!!!! You are in our prayers and I am waiting to hear when your boys can come play!:)

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  16. Good news is always great. We think about you all the time Alisa

    Julie

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