A fun-filled day ahead! Or not…

As I talked about in my last post, I have three tests left to do today that my oncologist wanted me to endure: a CT scan of my chest, an MRI of my brain, and a bone scan. This means more needles, radioactive dye, and a couple rounds of that delightful cocktail they call barium. At least it’s “butterscotch” flavored! (notice the quotation marks)

These are all precautionary measures that he needs on record to ensure that I don’t have any more cancer cells swimming around inside of me. He’s just doing his job as an oncologist (responsible for the follow-up post-surgical cancer treatment) and part of me is thankful for his thoroughness. The other obviously wishes it didn’t have to happen!

I had never been a “patient” before this whole cancer thing, so I’m still anxious of any additional hospital visits involving me being hooked up to large, humming, moving, expensive machines.

Despite all of that, I received good news in the form of a phone call yesterday regarding my bloodwork from last week. The tumor markers came back negative! This is just another reason to praise God! (and I have many)

I am awed by His grace, mercy, and healing power! I’m also thankful for His blessing of placing me under the care of an experienced medical staff.

Prayers are appreciated (as always!) and I look forward to being able to say with pride that I’m completely, 100% healthy and cancer-free!