GOOD NEWS!!!!!

The Good News:
First things first - let me officially share the good news!!  The PET scan results are good = there is no evidence of cancer!!  Based on the imaging I AM CANCER FREE!!  I met with my oncologist on Tuesday 6/19 to officially discuss the results and the future plan.  We've decided to continue the Avastin (every 3 weeks) for "a while".  We aren't quite sure what "a while" means just yet.  Like I've said before, I don't fit into the guidelines so we are just going off gut instincts at this point.  The imaging plan will be based on if I remain on maintenance therapy or not.  Most likely I will have more imaging done in 6 months. 

I received the first "solo infusion" that same day and everything went great!  It was so nice to not have to get all the pre-meds (and the IV Benadryl that made me feel all loopy).  The Avastin infusion is only 30 minutes long and even with the line flush after I was done by 10am and on my way in to work.

And last but not least - my oncologist gave me the okay to stop the Lovenox (blood thinner) >>>>>>>>

Unexpected Struggles:
I know it might sound silly for me to apologize for taking a few weeks to share the good news but I do feel bad that I didn't publish this post sooner.  I know that some of you are following my journey via this blog and were anticipating the results.  The delay for the first couple of days was because I was so relieved and just wanted to let the good news really sink in.  I've had so many obstacles during this journey and I needed some time to take it in and for me to wrap my mind around the good news.  I told myself that I would blog after my appointment on Tuesday so that I could give everyone the full picture.  But the few times that I sat down and started this post I was still struggling to find the words.  I think part of the struggle is - I've become used to the obstacles and it feels weird to finally have good news.  Also, there is a part of me that is still reserved.  Don't think for one second that I am not grateful or positive for the future.  There has definitely been a weight lifted off of my shoulders and I am excited to have some what of a normal life!  However, I am forever changed by this journey and I am still adjusting.

What's Next:
My next Avastin infusion is on July 10th.  Nathan and I have a much needed vacation planned for the Independence holiday.  I plan to keep bloggin' as long as people plan to keep readin'.

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE LOVE AND SUPPORT!!!  

I COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT THROUGH THIS WITHOUT ALL OF YOU💗