A note from my friend Becky, who I’ve written about a few times this year. (Here and here.)
Today was my first MRI since the chemo ended three weeks ago and for now, it looks like I’m cancer free. I’m still weak and so tired, but my doctor says that’s normal and I’ll get stronger in time. I have a fifty percent chance of it returning, and the threat of it is going to shadow my life forever, but at least now I can plan for tomorrow.
I have another scan in a month and then, if it’s still clear, every three months for two years. It’s been a horrendous diagnosis and journey back. I want to thank everyone who sent me good wishes and prayers. It worked! You’ve touched me so deeply with your caring. I was truly afraid I’d never get the chance to finish my book. Now I have a new story to write. I’m a CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma survivor.
In January my chance of making it with chemo was fifty percent, and without chemo, zero percent. It’s a miracle. The way I look at life has been changed forever.
I’ve had a long day and I need to go, but I just wanted to share my relief.
Love,
Becky
May 15th, 2007 at 10:12 am
THIS IS TERRIFIC NEWS!!!
I copied the note to share with my Women’s Bible Study–since they have been faithfully praying for Becky and her family these past several months.
Praise the Lord!
May 15th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
I talked to her this afternoon and she sounds good, but she also sounds really tired. I wish I could take her to the beach or somewhere for a few days of pampering. She’s determined to make it to the WV Writers conference the first weekend in June. She’s a tough one — been working in her greenhouse through all of this.