Today I had the final CT scan which would show if the tumor was stable - which in fact it did! The tumor has shrunk almost 80% in size since the start of treatment, but hasn't shrunk significantly in the past few months, demonstrating that there are no more active cancer cells. My hematologist, Dr. Kirk Morris (above) was very pleased with these results! I no go for follow-up visits with Kirk every 3 months for 2 years, then every 6 months for another 3 years, then every year once I reach 5 years post-treatment. Cancer, if it reoccurs, is most likely to reoccur in the first 12 months. I will have periodic CT scans just to check that the tumor remains inactive.
I was VERY excited to then finally get my PICC line removed. As promised, they just pulled it out - felt weird but hardly hurt at all! It was pretty long - almost a yard long. Tim dutifully photographed the proceedings....
6 comments:
What a big shnoodeck!!!!
Wow... almost looks as long as Robert's was! Bet that is a relief to have that out of your arm.
Wow...That sure was a long PICC line!!!! What would we do without Tim!!!!!
Congratulations Nancy on showing that tumor who's boss, and on looking fabulous while doing so! Those pictures would look positively frightening if you weren't so happy dappy looking in them! Great job snapping, Tim. :)
OK kind of ewwww. But that being said how excellent that the tumor is inactive. Way to kick its butt. It must be great to be done with the chemo. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
Gees... who cares about the pick line, check out those awesome sandals....
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