I'm Back!

Time does pass quickly~my last Post was March 18, 2009. Can hardly believe it has been that long. Guess I need to see if I can remember all that has happened since that date and catch this Blog up to the current date.

Today is May 28th. In 2 days I will celebrate the big "66". That is almost more than I can wrap myself around. First off I do not feel like "66". But then I am not real sure what one is suppose to feel like at 66! But I feel wonderful - totally healthy - no pain - feel great. I guess that is pretty good for someone who was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer 9 1/2 months ago. I have to be honest and say it has not always been an easy journey. But overall, my courage and faith and trust in God have got me through those months. First off, I believed in what I was doing and realized that there was no other way to go for me. To put something as toxic into my body as chemo drugs made no sense to me and the idea of radiation treatment was very scary to me. But going God's way gave me total peace. So, what has happened since March 18th?

April 2nd I went in to see my doctor at the University Hospital. It was a follow-up appointment after the ultra sound I had on March 17th. He is a very kind and gentle doctor. He did not miss any words with me as far as he was concerned about my future with the cancer. He does not believe that I can reverse the cancer without the medical treatment. He begged me to see an Oncologist/Surgeon at the Huntsmen Cancer Center here in Salt Lake City. And as usual after my appointment I was so stressed and it always takes me a few days to calm down from the trauma of being told what I am doing will not work.

April 27th I had an appointment at Utah Thermography and had a Therma-Scan. Breast thermology has a very high sensitivity identifying the specific tissue changes associated with breast cancer. Over time and with repeated studies, thermology can distinguish non-cancerous conditions from evolving breast cancer.

The final summary stated: The thermal features of the left breast do not define any thermology signs or criteria associated with risk for malignant disease. Normal thermology of the left breast. A comparative restudy is recommended in 120-180 days.

So, that was really good news. I will go in for a follow-up the end of October.

I continue to follow the "program" religiously and thank God every day for my health and the healing that has and is taking place in my body. My weight remains between 121 and 125. It feels great to be rid of the "fat". It is nice to look better, but far more important is the health issues involved. So that is what I have focused on.

I thank you all for your prayers. It is hard to go against the medical establishment and since I am such a "people pleaser" it made it even more difficult. Whenever I vaguely considered giving in to the pressure I was feeling, my anxiety level went sky high and when I prayed for wisdom and guidance to make the right choice in my care I felt total peace with following, what I call, God's way. I have been well through all this - not even a cold/flu/headache or anything.

So at this point all I have to report is that all is well! I will continue with follow-up and will keep you posted. My quality of life is so important to me and I am thankful for the health that I have.
Blessings to each one who reads this Post!