"We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face....we must do that which we think we cannot."
~~Eleanor Roosevelt

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Clean Scan

My doctor's office still did not have an answer for me when I called them this morning. Very frustrated and disappointed at their lack of response, I drove directly to the imaging facility to request a copy of the report myself. I was tired of waiting......I can read a report....it's not that hard......I've done it before. Took me less then 5 minutes to get the report. I carried it to my van in the white envelope the receptionist put it in. In the parking lot, I carefully opened it and raced to the bottom line which is the section called "Impression" and read this:

"No clear evidence of abnormal hypermetabolic activity to suggest metastatic disease."

My emotions were flowing.......I wasn't sure if I should cry, laugh, scream or sigh. So I did all of them then called Mark.

The relief is immense. My stress was released with that one sentence. This is a HUGE milestone in my journey to beat cancer. In 6 more months I will live this stressful experience of waiting again. Next time, I'll go get my own report again!!

Your love & support plays a BIG role in my healing & ability to kick this nasty disease. I need you just like I need Herceptin & exercise & good nutrition. You feed my spirit and make me feel loved....one of the basic human needs. I am so thankful to have a loving family and friends who give of their selves unselfishly. Thank you for helping me to heal. Thank God for gracing me with his healing powers & surrounding me with inspiring people.

With much gratitude & peace, srb

P.S. I had a terrific experience with the naturopath yesterday.....will blog more later....off for a bike ride with a friend. Living BIG!!!

4 comments:

  1. Let's do the 'Happy Dance' together!! This is such wonderful news..I have happy tears since you called us. All our prayers,good thoughts & you being the strong determined person that you are have paid off. We'll keep on kicking this ugly disease. Happy Day & all the Tomorrows to YOU and your wonderful family. Love You Dearly!! Mom & Dad XO XO XO ~

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  2. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So Thankful!!!!!!!!!!!
    Lisa

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  3. Wonderful, wonderful news for all! Your strength, determination, spirit and your ability to kick some cancer ass inspires me everyday! Luv ya girl...:)~d

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