I’m Not Dead Yet (I.N.D.Y.)

My scans were unchanged from August. No new growth was detected and my tumor marker level is still in single digits. All in all, it was a good (and welcomed) report.

The doctor today talked with us about how, because there were positive margins left after my surgery (that is, there was some tumor material on my mesenteric artery that could not be removed), that they had been looking at me closely. She said that, if they do, they typically see new tumor growth in the first 2-4 months after treatment ends. I stopped treatment in March, so we are well past that threshold.

I still maintain that I hope that I’ll be able to relax more about these scans after next August. Most recurrence of PC after surgery (that is, after successful surgery without positive margins) occurs around 18-24 months. I think when I make it August, 2010, it’ll be time for TumorPalooza II. Start planning now.

Thank you for all the encouragement, well wishes, thoughts, prayers, positive energy, karma, and cookies!

Regards,

Merle

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Just a quick note to let you know that I will post the results I receive at the doctor as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, my day today is chocked full of meetings and appointments, so it may be later this afternoon before I post.

The last several weeks have been particularly busy with me. I’ve traveled for work several times already (and have more coming up) and several projects that require different levels of my attention. All of this to say that I haven’t had time to be concerned about the results.

Okay, everyone, on the count of three, send happy thoughts — One….Two…Three!

(Thanks)

Merle

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