Monday 10 July 2017

All clear

All clear. *exhale* Check.  Bone scan and CT of pelvis, abdomen and chest show no signs of metastases.

Dr. Nixon, who is filling in for Dr. Stewart told mom and I the results this morning. Repeat the scans in 4 months.  We will have another appointment Sep 11, when we can look "high level"at the brain MRI booked for August 28. I also have an appointment Sep 20 with Dr. Voroney, when a more detailed review of the MRI will be shared.  In the interim, I will have a bone density test and possibly see an orthopedic specialist - there may be some bone thinning in one of my hips - to see if any further action is needed.

Since my last post, the muscle issues and related pain has gotten under control mostly, with a combination of medication, physio and massage.  Unfortunately, last Canada Day weekend some stomach issues settled in, and by the holiday Monday I was in the emergency room as I was too weak from the three days of diarrhea.  IV fluids, tests and 6 hours later I was able to leave and by Friday I was feeling a bit better and saw some friends.  Even managed to do a locked/escape room (on my list of fun things to do!) with Tasha and her family - getting out with 30 seconds left!

So the past two weekends have been one thing or another - but at least the waiting weeks are done and I feel better now.  Fingers crossed, for the next 2 weekends, I'll be heading to BC and then Saskatchewan to visit friends and family.  Normal summer stuff.  Normal is such an underrated word. Boring and uneventful also have that reputation - but I'd take all three forever ;)

Thanks again for all the thoughts, prayers and good energy - certainly helped me in the past few weeks. And as Stampede is in full swing - Yahoo!

11 comments:

Vivian and Dave said...

Hi Trish. I am so happy to hear this wonderful news and we are sharing in your joy! We wish you a terrific few weeks of visiting family and friends this month enjoying this terrific summer weather. You continue to be in our prayers and we continue to send you all our energy. Love Vivian and family.

Bob and Heather said...

Hi Tricia, Great news.....get out there and enjoy the planned visits. Thinking of you everyday.

Love,

Bob and Heather

Mary Ellen said...

Hi Tricia,
Thanks for the latest news. We are happy to hear you say "all clear", and also to hear you are planning a couple of family visits. Your ideas about the words "normal, boring, and uneventful" open up a whole new understanding for me.

Enjoy your time with family and friends. You're in our thoughts every day.
Yahoo!

Lots of love and prayers,
Mary Ellen & Bob
xoxoxoxo

Marcia said...

Hi Tricia,
Thank you for sharing your news! We'll keep positive thoughts and wish you some wonderful days of family visiting.

Love and prayers as always!

Marcia xo

Louise and David said...

πŸ’ŒDear Tricia,
You must have known that we would all be waiting to hear the results of your most recent scans.πŸ“£ Somehow we did not expect to hear from you on the very day of your appointment!πŸŒ‡ Thank you for ending the "waiting weeks" by satisfying our desire to know what the doctor told you and what will probably happen next.πŸ“… We are already focusing on your August and September appointments with positive thoughts and healing energy.πŸ”₯

πŸ“°As soon as we saw the "All clear" title, we knew you had good news to share with us. That was our signal to read on with relief, excitement and renewed hope.πŸ’• You are truly amazing in the way you deal with adverse side-effects and still manage to cross things off your list of fun things to do.🎒

✈The activities you have planned for the next two weekends will not only be a "get-away" treat for you but a gift of yourself to the friends and family members who are able to be part of your two summer breaks.🎁 We hope your visits are packed with huge doses of normal summer stuff sprinkled with just the right number of comfortably boring moments and pleasingly uneventful times.😚

πŸ’ŒLots of love,
Louise and David


Bonnie Antonini said...

Such great news! We can't wait to see you!

Patti Morris said...

Tricia ... this is simply wonderful news! All clear, boring, uneventful, normal summer stuff. You are right ... words that shouldn't, and won't ever again, have the same meaning.

Celebrating you and the small stuff and the big stuff.

With hugs and excited about your summer stuff and clear news.

xo
Patti Morris

Unknown said...

So happy to hear this news Trish! I hope you have a lovely summer with lots of 'normal' events. Thinking of you & hope to see you soon!! Mandy

Michele said...

I talked briefly with Dad last night - he & Mom are there in Regina for your SK trip - I wish I could be there too! Cheers to normal, boring, uneventful days! Love & prayers, Michele

BJ said...

Dear Tricia,
Just back from our sisters reunion and reading your post for the first time. Although Louise and Mary Ellen had given me your news, it is always good to see it in your own words. We will continue our thoughts and prayers for you always.
Love, BJ

Claudia Haschner said...

This is more than good news - wishing you a "boring, uneventful, normal" summer! ;-)
Lots of love,
Your German friends