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Today was the big day. I woke up feeling confident and great. Matt and I went to lunch and headed to Dr. Adler's office. My appointments are usually at 2:00, so we arrived a tad early at 1:40. Turns out today's appointment wasn't until 2:30. Seriously, waiting that extra half an hour almost put my nerves over the edge.

After what seemed like forever, we finally saw Dr. Adler. Then he about killed me when he started the appointment discussing everything BUT the scan results. I've been having some neuropathy and so we talked about that and other side effects. I was grasping onto my grandma's rosary and I think I almost broke the beads off with stress and anticipation.

Then I heard what sounded like music to my ears: "The CT scan shows improvement." He went on to explain that the tumors in my liver have shrunk, the bones have stayed stable, and there is NO EVIDENCE of cancer in my lungs!!! I started crying a little. Then he went on to say that there are two lymph nodes in my pelvis that are enlarged but they can't determine if they are metastasis or just due to the meds I've been on. Honestly, I was upset about this for 30 seconds before I realized there is NO EVIDENCE of cancer in my lungs anymore. Matt and I read the narrative report during the chemo drip and it shows that some of the liver tumors have shrank by half,  and one tumor on my spine shrunk also. The cancer is leaving my body. I'm motivated to continue kicking ass. Dr. Adler's recommendation is to stay the course and continue with this chemo regimen since it's proven that it's working.

It's really exciting to get this news at Thanksgiving time. I'm SO thankful for so much right now. I'm going to spend this coming week just basking in all the wonderful things in my life. We're going away on Thanksgiving, just the four of us, to spend some quality time together. I'm so grateful I can go with a clear mind and not have anything distracting me or taking my mind off of having an incredible time with the most important people to me.

Then, I'll come back and keep on keepin' on.

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  1. WOO HOO!!!!! Way to go -- kicking butt!!! We will all have a bigger THANKSgiving because of your good news!! GOOD DEAL!!!

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  2. WOOT WOOT!!!!! Such amazing news and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. I admire your strength and determination to make Cancer your 😳 keep kicking butt 👍🏼

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  3. Overjoyed and so thankful for this great news!! Lots of love to you and family for a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  4. Yes!!! That is the greatest news!!!

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