I'm still cancer free. Yep, I had my 6 month scan again and it came back clean. Instead of having a PET/CT scan I just had to have a chest CT scan. I didn't have to drink that contrast or anything. I was literally in and out of the appointment in 25 minutes. It was heaven compared to my PET scans that lasts 3 hours.
Tomorrow marks the 3 year anniversary of being diagnosed with Hodgkin's...still a day that is so vivid and yet kind of a blur all at the same time. It feels so long ago and yet it's still on my mind all the time. I am grateful for the many prayers and for the doctors and treatment that saved my life. I am all too aware of so many people that since that time have lost their own battle to cancer. It feels so good to have moved on with life and yet whenever I hear of a new diagnosis or someone who is losing the battle my stomach literally does a flip flop for them. I don't think I'll ever lose that feeling and I kind of hope I don't. It helps me remember my blessings and helps me be a little more empathetic to others.
Happy 3 years to me!
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I'll never forget either, Ella's birthday. I was at Classic Skating when I got the call.
Congratulations, Sheri! Always such wonderful news.
I remember hearing the news, too, Sheri. I just cried and cried. I found out the day Heath Ledger died and I was feeling sad about his death ... and then my mom called. After hearing and seeing what Eliza was going through, I couldn't imagine anyone else in your family having cancer. It was such a blow and I just felt so bad for you. I am so grateful that you are cancer free now. Onward and upward!!
HAppy three years to you Sheri! So happy for you!! And everyone who knows you!
Yep, you were diagnosed on Ella's birthday and Eliza was diagnosed on Michelle's. I hate the Taylors January birthday's! Sorry, Michelle :)
So happy you are cancer-free!! I'll forever remember that day too...the day I said the worst possible thing ever. Man, I suck! Good thing you are such a good friend and still love me. Thank you for that. =)
I second Brigitte... I am also so happy that you are cancer free! Even though we never see you- despite our pledges to get together- you are someone that has had a profound influence in my life. Thanks for being a great friend and example!
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