It sure is nice to stay home for a while, though Pat and I were wondering if we should go hang out at an airport just to be in one again.
It seems so peaceful now compared to the last two months. In the midst of all the CyberKnife travel, there were 2 birthdays, Christmas and New Year's celebrations. Nicole began another term of college, and Valerie started working for a friend's business. Aaaah. It's done.
The latest health news is that my CEA levels are dropping again! It got up to 22 in December (Stanford's numbers). It dropped to 19 something, then 16.9, and as of last week 13.2. We're glad for that of course. The goal is that magic 3.4 or less number that says the amount of cancer is within control or not an issue. Then it needs to stay there with no chemo.
The Abraxane, Avastin (new chemo drugs) and Zometa, seem to be pretty tolerable. There are a couple of funky issues, but it's not bad at all, and I still have my hair, even through 4 sessions of ballroom dance class :D (Which was more like Jeanne holding on to Pat while we stumbled around. Pat's note.)
Prayer concerns: Continued prayer for Dr. Kenyon; Jonathan the Herb Man; some possible medical decisions re. "ozone therapy" which can help oxygenate the cells (which cancer does NOT like.) We will see a doctor in Salem for this treatment. He's checking my blood for a few extra things so we'll better know how to procede with treatments. Always looking for ways to make cancer dislike it's "host environment". Pat and I are doing pretty well most of the time, but this can get weary, so prayer for our relationship is appreciated. My port has held up beautifully, as has most of my health, so continued good health is a good prayer item, too. These are the big things.
Thanks a bunch-many blessings,
Jeanne H.
