Back in Houston

I got into Houston on Wednesday. The flight was good and traveling went much smoother this time.
I had doctor's apts. this morning and this afternoon. I have heard so much today. I am really tired. But I am trying to make a decision.
I will let everyone know as soon as I decide and tell my close family.
I am going to blog on Monday and update you all on the news.

All is good.
Everything happens for a reason.

LOVE~

Speech

Told you guys I would write soon. . . haha

I forgot to mention the Relay for Life walk I went to in St. Charles, MO. My aunt Lynn lives over there and plays a huge role in putting it on. I went last year right after my first surgery and had a great time. (except for the down poor for the 10min. it lasted) So this year my aunt asked if I would like to go again. I was so game!

I don't know if you guys know but I like to talk, maybe to much. I could talk to a tree as some people say. Well I had said something a while back about wanting to do some public speaking/motivational speaking. I don't know really how my aunt did it but she called me a couple of weeks before the walk and asked if I wanted to speak at it. I was so excited. I never was nervous. I was to talk about fighting back and that was really all I was told. 

I loved it! I thought it went pretty well. Some people came up to me afterwards and wanted to talk. That was a pretty cool feeling. It let me meet more wonderful people who maybe I wouldn't have talked to there that night. It also made me want to think about how to do such a thing more often. I would love to speak not only at those type of functions but also at high schools, churches, or where ever. It was an awesome feeling.

If anyone has any ideas of how to get more involved in to something like that please let me know!

Love~

Its Been Too Long

Hey everyone. . . 

Sorry it has been a while. I wanted to let everyone know what has been going on since I came home from Houston. 

First the Poker Run was so much fun! Everyone had a great time! It was so beautiful outside the whole day! I am so thankful for everyone who came. All of the people who helped put it on did a really great job. I was just glad to get to tell everyone under one roof, thank you!

I met with Dr. N after I got back. Talked with him about what Houston had said (IL-2 if my cancer had changed and gotten bigger or to wait.) It has not changed from when I found out it came back (end of April) till the PET scan they did down in Houston (June). So Houston wanted to wait two months and recheck it again when the two months were up. I understand why they wanted to wait but it has been hard to not really do anything about it. So today I went back and saw the oncologist in St. Louis. He agrees with the treatment of IL-2. St. Louis does not offer it though. So I would have to go to Houston to do the treatment. The oncologist in St. Louis (Dr. L) said that he thinks that it is a great plan. However, when I do go back down to Houston there are steps I am going to take. 

1. Have the PET scan and brain scan.

2. If the scan shows that it has changed for the worse, start IL-2.

3. If the scan shows no change then ask about options of surgery. 

I agree with this plan. It is a combination from talking with every doctor involved. I think that IL-2 is what is best for me. I am a great candidate for it. But I am not comfortable with going down there and finding out there is no change and waiting another two months. I will be really happy if there is no change because that means that my body is fighting on its own without any medicine. But I want to do something active now. 

I leave for Houston again on August 9. I have blood work and all the scans done on the 10th. Then meet with the doctor on the 11th to review my results. Then we will make the call after we find out the news. 

Sorry its been so long. I am doing good. Summer is flying by and I am just trying to spend it with everyone. 

Promise to update soon.

Love~

Poker Run

Hey~

The poker run is on June 20th. Starting at Dales Harley Davidson at 11:00a.m.

All Bikes and Cars are Welcome! ! ! ! ! !

Sign Up: 11:00a.m. -12:00
Last bike in @ Bull-eze: 5:00p.m.
Entry Fee: $20 Single/$25 Double

Bull-eze: 5:00p.m. - 12:00

COME JOIN THE FUN!!
FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLE & 50/50

any questions please ask.
Love~

Waiting for some news

I am waiting to hear from Houston. They should call today and tell me the results of the PET scan. It should say if the cancer has progressed or not. I called at 11:45 and left a message to be called back.
Then I will know for sure if I am doing the IL-2 treatment.
I just hope they call soon.
I will keep you all updated as soon as I hear anything.

Love~

Another long day. . . .

My mom and I went to the hospital today. I had the PET scan done finally. We arrived at the hospital at around 2:15. My appointment was for 3:30. I didn't get called back till 4:30. But I got it done.
We are flying out of Houston at 7:00pm and will arrive in Stl at 9:10.
I should know the results by Monday or Tuesday. That will then give us the okay to go forward with the IL-2 treatment or not.
So I am going to be home for the Poker Run! ! ! ! I am so excited! Everyone should come on out! It is JUNE 20th~ if you have any questions you can call or wait for an update later on this week.

LOVE~

Pleased with the Place

Yesterday was pretty long. I had to be there by 12. Then had to get blood work done. Then found out that the doctor was running behind. So my mom and I went and had lunch to pass some time. Finally met with the doctor around 3:30.
Really liked her and the doctor who is her assistant. A lot of information was thrown at us at once. There is a treatment called IL-2. That is the shortend name for it.
I have to have another PET scan before we decide on the treatment for sure. I am either going to have the PET scan here in Tx today or I will have it done back home and then just have the results faxed down here. I could start the treament as soon as the 29th of this month.
So hopefully I will have the scan done today. Like I said if not then I will have it done back home. My mom and I will be flying out tomorrow.

Love~