Sorry for the delay in getting the news out about last week’s PET Scan. I only received the results myself just a few moments ago:
Drum roll please: PICTURE PERFECT PET SCAN! Ta Da!
That unidentified area in my sacrum that showed up in the CT Scan (prompting the need for the PET Scan) did not light up in the PET, so no malignancy. The thinking is still that it’s some scar tissue left over from radiation and surgery.
I also just learned that I won’t have any more tests (other than bloodwork) for a year. Then I’ll go back for a CT Scan (no need for a PET unless something shows up on the CT). And, my oncological team confirmed that I do not need another colonoscopy for three years since this one came out so beautifully! Hooray!
All that I’m to do now is continue to see Dr. Fekrazad for quarterly office visits to review bloodwork, and to see Dr. Brown quarterly for follow-up on my surgery. I am still seeing a Physical Therapist regularly for the urinary issues, but hope to have even that under “control” very soon, too!
So, it’s all good!
Once again, thank you, thank you, thank you to every one of you who had a hand in bringing me back to health on this year-long journey through your many:
♥ thoughts
♥ prayers
♥ positive intentions
♥ cards
♥ email messages
♥ phone calls
♥ blog comments
♥ visits
♥ hand-holding
♥ errand running
♥ prescription pick-up
♥ food preparation
♥ driving to/sitting through appointments
♥ traveling from far and wide
♥ holding the space while I was in surgery
♥ caring for me in the days following surgery
♥ and many, many other gifts given in the name of love.
Thank you. I am humbled and eternally grateful.
A Different Wholeness 
Oh Karen, this is marvelous news! Now that you are on the other side of this episode in your life, you can move on to more important things. Such as….planning your “50 year anniversary of your birth” EXTRAVAGANZA! Take it from one who’s reached this milestone, you have to celebrate and milk it for all it’s worth! It’s so nice to see you so happy. God Bless you and keep you healthy and joyous. Much love, Angela
Picture Perfect inside and out. That’s my girl!!!
Dr. today suggested a colonoscopy, and I was thinking, yes, I really should. But reading your description of drinking the vile stuff, I feel the bile already rising, and I’m beginning to tremble. Maybe next year, or maybe do it now because I know you did, and are here for us to love because you did.
You are the bravest woman I know, Wren. Not only for what you have endured and conquered, but for your willingness to let us share the journey.
Loving you, always.
A. Carol
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful…… but I always knew you’d come out of this 100% okay. I always knew that. And I’m so happy to be proven right!
I also read your colonoscopy entry — and I had to laugh…. you’re right, the time between drinking that horrid, horrid stuff is the quickest time passage on the planet, I swear. I did the dreaded C last year in your honor, my friend…..and refused to throw up drinking that stuff lest I have to do it again. More people would be willing to go through the test if that horrid, horrid prep could be eliminated. Yes, you are a brave lady, indeed….
I’m just thrilled to know you beat this thing, and it’s so good to know that the combination of the Big Guns and a wholistic approach to wellness made you healthy again. I’m sending a big congratulatory hug your way. Wow, lovely lady, you seriously rock!
Many blessings! You made my day!
Yay!!!!!! I love reading the good news! You inspire me everyday and will continue to do so. And I will continue to send love, prayers and blessings your way…along with a little music.
Loving you
Karenda
Karen
In my heart I always knew you would beat this – and that you would do it, as always, with incredible grace, determination and honesty. So much to celebrate and look forward to dear friend. Glad you were able to find some time to bring us all up to date. But do hope you’re out celebrating with loved ones and doing all the things you cherish.
Love and a huge, huge hug, Ali
P.S. You know those walks around the hospital corridors were “in-training” for our later years together – strolling the beach or the sidewalks somewhere kvetching (sp?) with each other – when we’re not so able to plan bigger adventures.
Oh My!!!!! this is absolutely wonderful news. I am so happy for you. i can just see your smiling face. Now just go and enjoy life, have a ball.
I send my love,
Candy
Dear friend…I had already heard the good news…but wanted to read it again. You are an amazing, strong, healthy, beautiful woman…with so much heart/art to share with the world, and so many adventures yet to enjoy! BRAVO! love you, Kelly
Can’t help it…still a habit to check your site.
Maybe you could do a good news site. I miss hearing about you.
Love,
K