Hey everyone - Ella got her cast off today. Her arm is completely healed. She was given a sling to wear, but it didn't stay on very long. Not to worry though. It's not mandatory that she wear it. Her arm was a bit stinky. It's nice to have that weapon off of her! Thank you Dr. Latz, Kevin and Adriane!
Doug is better, his bug didn't last long, thankfully!
I forgot to tell you all yesterday, Monday, my blood was drawn to take a measure of the CEA level. CEA is a tumor marker to detect certain cancers. My level has never been tremendously high. The normal range is less than or equal to 2.5. My CEA when I was first diagnosed this past September (year 2006) was I think around 13. After surgery, my level was around 5.4. This week it was a bit elevated to 19. This doesn't necessarily mean too much, but they want to continue to watch it and make sure it doesn't continue to go up. I am not getting concerned yet. I am also going to have a PET/CT scan on this coming Monday. Again, this may not give me much information. It will tell us if there is more cancer, but the cancer I already have may not show up, so it isn't all that helpful either. That is the question... how to follow my cancer... if it is going away with the chemo or getting worse. The doctors aren't sure exactly how to monitor it. The only option may be later to go in laproscopically to take a look.
Please keep the prayers coming, that the cancer is shrinking or going away in my omentum, and not spreading to other places. Thank you for your prayers. Shawndra
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Hi Shawndra...referring to my previous comment;
When the storm rages on, sometimes it is the "storm of confusion" about tests and results. You are in my prayers.
Glad to hear that the cast came off. The day after my youngest daughter's first birthday, found her in a full body cast for 7 weeks. That was a huge pain, but that storm passed.
Hugs and prayers from Blue Springs.
Hi there I was just wondering what the signs were in your case. Your so young and it is scary!!! I hope that is not to personal. My prayers are with you, I now check this site along with Jennifer Ireland's almost every day. She was such an inspiration, and now you are as well. Take Care!!
Hi Shawndra,
I learned about your blog from the Jennifer Ireland site. I check your blog daily. I just wanted you to know that even though I don't know you, you are in my thoughts often and I pray for your quick recovery. I'm glad to hear your little one got her cast off! :)Keep taking good care of yourself. God Bless.
Hi there my dear. I have a quote for you today.
I live a day at a time.
Each day I look for a kernel
of excitement. In the morning
I say: "What is my exciting
thing today?" then, I do the
day. Don't ask me about
tomorrow.-----Barbara Jordan
US congresswoman and educator
I love you. MOM2
Yeah! Nana for one is glad that the "weapon" is off. I'm excited that Ella will be spending the day with me tomorrow. I hope you can get over too expecially for lunch. I'm planning a yummy lunch. Fish kisses and of course gorilla hugs to you and Ella. Love Nana/Mom2
Shawndra, You probably don't know me. I used to sell angioplasty catheters and your dad was one of my customers and a friend as well. I just want you to know that since I learned of your cancer, I have been praying for you daily, and I put you on our prayer list at the church I worship with. God bless you, John C. Jones @ abc2mom@yahoo.com
LET'S KEEP YOUR FAITH UP.
YOUR SPIRIT, YOUR MIND, ATTRACTS ALL THE GOOD THERE IS.
TO FORGET ALL THOSE SCIENTIFIC NUMBERS SOMETIMES IS REALLY GOOD.
GO ON CONCENTRATING IN RELAXING, ENJOYING YOUR ELLA, DOUG, FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR MINDS.
LOVE,MARCUS, ROSWITA, RAINER AND CARLA
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