The First Surveillance Appointment

 Today I went back to MD Anderson for my first follow up/surveillance appointment. I had blood work done, an ultrasound, and pelvic exam. I met with my team and so far it’s good news. My CA125 (cancer antigen numbers) are down and the other tests were normal. There were still some other blood tests we are waiting on but they will take a few days. So now we are on our way back home. If the other numbers come back abnormal we will do a repeat test in 6 weeks but if they are in range we will go back for all the same tests in 3 months. 

I am feeling okay. Very thankful that it’s not bad news. There is some relief but it’s not like when you’re waiting to find out if the tumor was cancer or not. In that case when you find out it’s not cancer there is a huge sigh of relief that cancer is not the road you have to walk down. But on the cancer road the relief is that it’s not back right now. I know from other people that have walked through cancer that you get used to it- the tests and retests- the emotions of it all- but I supposed that I am still getting used to it. I am really thankful that right now everything looks okay (but obviously holding my breath a little bit for the other tests). And with cancer you have to stay in the right now. 

A good friend sent me this verse yesterday and I really have to keep it at the forefront of my mind in order to not go down the ‘what if’ tangent. 

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8

Thank you for your prayers and support! I don’t know how I would get through any of this without my people. 

Joel and I came down yesterday and walked around The Woodlands and ate at our new favorite Mexican place- Lupe Tortilla! It was also our 13th anniversary. I wasn’t great company given the circumstances but it was all still really good. I’m very thankful for the man that God gave me to protect me and support me during such a difficult season!