Thursday, February 3, 2011

Low numbers are great blessings!!

So, it's all good news!  My results from the big test came in and my number ws a 10 out of 100.  Which means AMAZING.....With all the factors mixed in, it means that I have a 7% chance over the next 10 years of the cancer coming back.  Or as my Oncologist said a 93% chance that it won't.  I like looking at it that way.  So this means NO CHEMO...lots of smiles today.  I do have to take an estrogen blocker drug called Arimidex once a day for the next five years along with some extra calcium and vitaminD.  This Monday the 7th I'll be having a bone density test to get a base reading.  One side affect is lose of bone mass, hence extra calcium & vit. D to keep the bones strong.  Once again I have nothing to comlpain about.   Just like when we were waiting to get the official notice that I had cancer, I had the same feelings yesterday waiting for the official news on my scores and what they mean.  You have a knowledge of what is coming so you think you have your head wrapped around the situation but when you hear the words, all of the sudden the emotions come screaming in and you loose control for a bit.  To realize how blessed I have been is humbling.  There have been times that I have felt a bit guilty in a way that I havn't suffered as much as others.  Then I realize that this is MY journey and there are things that I have learned tailor made for me alone.  Everyone has their own journy with things tailor made for them.  I can only be absolutely grateful for my outcome and do what I can with it.  I know that the congratulations and support from everyone is genuine and real and it does give me strength.  I have felt the many prayers on my behalf. I can go back to work, I can teach my Primary class, I can help my kids and play with my beautiful grand kids.  I can use this time to get my life in order and just enjoy life more.  I can spend more time with my amazing husband who has been my anchor.  I really can't describe how he has helped me.  I know that whatever it is on my mind I can share with him and trust him with my most inner thoughts and fears.  So, tomorrow I'll go get the my new pills and add them to the ones I take now and begin a new daily routine.  I have nothing to complain about and everything to be thankful for.

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