All of the results from the testing are in and all of the interviews are over. Mom is in good hands and everything was very positive. Her thyroid is enlarged, but they're going to keep an eye on it. Knowing that thyroid issues are in the family genes, and finding that mom's TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels are off, they're going to put her on thyroid medication and see if it helps with some of her symptoms. They will continue to monitor the thyroid every 4 months. Her liver was totally clean, and everything else visible from the CT Scan came out clear! Yahoo! She is going to discontinue the chemotherapy drug that has been causing her blood platelet count to decline so dramatically, but she will continue on with her 4 remaining chemotherapy treatments over the next 8 weeks.
She is due back in Houston in January for follow-up appointments, and she will do so every 4 months for some time. They'll eventually move to 6 month intervals, and so on, for MANY YEARS (take that, Cancer!). I think that we'll just see this as a great excuse to visit the grandkids 3 times a year! :)
We're so excited that everything looks good. Mom will feel like a new woman in a few months!
7 comments:
What wonderful news! This made my day! Love you Jan!
Did you just hear that really big sign of relief go across the land. Jan, you are incredible. Many prayers of thanks go up tonight. Love you to pieces. LDF
Wonderful news! Sounds like you are at the best place possible that will make sure you recover completely! 8 weeks and you will be a new woman! YEAH!
Ron you are so handsome as a blonde!
Love, The Thomsons
I've been off camping for 2 wks. so good to come home to good news. next thing you know you'll be working out with me everyday & we can compare notes on those pains. love you tons, Elaine
Yay! Man, I wish we'd gone to Houston.
Awesome, we loved the Beach Boys!!!! LDF
I'm SO HAPPY to read this!
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