It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, and had I been
more patient, if I’d gone in when the PET scan was originally scheduled, I
would have been labeled as “in remission.” In about four weeks, I’ll be in
complete remission. I have no doubt about that.
Technically, I had five tumors, even though only four new
ones had arrived on the scene. One had been radiated, but in the last PET scan
this summer it still showed a lot of residue, which usually lasts for several
months. That happened with my other tumors. That was the tumor in my pelvis.
Well, in this PET scan result, it was completely GONE. No residue what-so-ever!
I was shocked!
On top of that, the tumor in my right rib is GONE. There’s
no sign that it was ever there!
And finally, out of the three tumors in my lymphnodes, one
completely DISAPPEARED! There are no signs it was ever there. As for the two
left in the lymphnodes: one is almost completely GONE (the test results read:
“There is almost complete resolution of abnormal . . . [cells]”). And the other
has shrunk so significantly that the doc isn’t worried a bit about it!
When he walked into the office, he said, “Your PET scan
looks great!” And he went on to explain what I shared above. He then sat down
and said, “Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it. It's working." He leaned forward, elbows on his knees. "What are you doing?”
I handed him my paper listing: B17, B15, Zinc Citrate, and
Pancreatic Enzymes.
He said, “Since you’re not on any treatment plan from us, I
don’t see any reason for you to keep seeing us. And what you’re doing seems to
be working better than anything we have to offer. You should continue with your
current treatments and go live your life.” He said this “live your life”
statement at least three times. It was after this he showed us the PET scan
photos, and when done, shrugged and said, “I don’t even see anything that I
would note as a problem. There’s nothing new and what is there has diminished. You
should get off this aggressive scanning schedule and live your life.”
I asked about my blood work, and he said it looks very good,
and he added with a chuckle, “Better than mine.” He also said I didn’t have any
signs of Graft vs. Host disease (GVHD), and he even said I never had it. I was
surprised by this because my other doc (oh, this is a new oncologist, btw. My
original one left to invent a new drug for cancer). Anyway, my other doc
believed I indeed had GVHD. Anyway, he said, unless I have symptoms, don’t come
in.
He was very impressed, and asked if I was seeing another
doc who subscribed these treatments. I lifted my book WORLD WITHOUT CANCER and said, "I’m 'seeing' the docs in
this book." He wrote down the title, and hopefully, he’ll read it.
In the meantime, I’ve come home, and I’m LIVING my LIFE!
I want to literally shout this news from the rooftops, but I
have a cold, and I’m losing my voice!!!! I can’t stand it! I want to tell the
world! LOL
Thank YOU God! xxx THANK YOU!!!!
This was the SONG going through my head on the way home.
God is soooo amazing!
ReplyDeletePraises.. absolute praises!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted and Google Plused this and am gonna share on FB. YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!
ReplyDeletePraising God with you!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful! I'm so thankful, praising God for this news!
ReplyDeletePraising God with you!
ReplyDeleteHi Sandi--I know you from the HisWriters group, but so great to find your blog and realize you're a fellow Hartline writer! And so thrilled for your miraculous news. "Live your life"--what a great thing to do!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord, Sandi!! God is so good! I'm so thankful for you. Thank you for sharing your story so openly...I know it's going to help so many people. I'm sure a huge weight has been lifted and now you and your family can "live your life" and have lots of new, fun memories together! Thanks for being such an encouragement to me! Love, Stacey
ReplyDeleteSOOOO thrilled for you, Sandi! Praise the Lord. Wow.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news, Sandi! God is indeed good. You've been in my prayers during your long and difficult journey. I'm so glad you can now get back to *just* living your life.
ReplyDeleteThis make me SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVERY happy!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think everyone is snoopy happy dancing with this news!! So glad you never gave up the fight. PTL
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this amazing news and shouting from the rooftops!!! And overjoyed you can now live your life <3 :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you. Now go live your life as the Doc said.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteThere are miracles in this world--you are proof.
Wow, Sandi, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that God answers prayer.
ReplyDeleteRejoicing with you!
I posted this on my Facebook. This is so exciting! Thank you so much for sharing your story!
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This is so amazing, Sandi. I'm passing this on to my father-in-law who was recently diagnosed. So happy for you! May you be blessed abundantly as you go and live your life. :)
ReplyDeletePraising the Lord with you, Sandi! This news has made my day, as I'm sure it has made your life!! Thanks so much for posting on the ACFW loop to allow us to rejoice with you. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jeannie
the character therapist
Woo hoo! All I can say is...Praise The Lord! Wonderful news, Sandi :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, Sandi! I'm praising God with you! Such wonderful news, my friend! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePraising God, Sandi! God is good -- all the time! :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Sandi! I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Sandi! I hope things continue to improve and improve. :)
ReplyDeleteSandi, I am so happy for you, my husband had lung cancer and surg for removal of mass and surrounding tissue in lung at the end of may, they said they "Thought" they got it all, after seeing your blog and this book and the comments- he is now taking the B17 hoping that nothing will show up when they check it again. we are trying to eat healthier which I think is so important. I wish you had known about this vitamin at the beginning of your health problems so you didnt have to go through years of pain and suffering. God Bless you
ReplyDeletePaula O
Praise God! Finally, some wonderful news to rejoice in. Enjoy living :)
ReplyDeleteI.m so excited ... And celebrating with you, my friend. Continued blessings...
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you, and your family, Sandi! Thanks for posting the results and about the book! God is SO GOOD!!!!! Enjoy your life to the fullest! :D Love you!
ReplyDeleteThat is so incredibly amazing! I'm so happy for you, and am going to do some research on B17. Thanks for sharing. God is so good!
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