Hello There!
Surgery went off without a hitch yesterday. They were able to do the biopsy laparoscopicly which means only small holes AND I get to go home tomorrow.
Unfortunately though the tissue is cancerous.
So what does that mean?
At first glance it seems to be the same lymphoma I've had. Apparently there is a chance that the cancer could morph into a different variant which would require different treatment. We still need to wait on the final report from the pathologist, but my doctor doesn't think this is the case.
With the lymphoma present it means back to chemotherapy.
Just like before, all of my treatments will be done outpatient through the clinic. However this time I will be getting a different combination of medications. The Chemo will last from 2-4 months. After which I'll get a bone marrow transplant that will keep me in the hospital for another month.
After all is said and done, we're looking at a 75% chance that the cancer won't ever come back.
As always, I'll keep you posted! :-)
This blog documents my treatment as I try to balance life and school while being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The purpose of this blog is to keep my family and friends updated as I undergo treatment for this disease.
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Before we get started
I just want everyone to keep in mind a few things as you read these posts...
I Am Faithful
While some may see this as a life altering event, I do not.
I firmly believe that this is simply a struggle that has been placed in my life that I must endure.
When something like this happens, you really tend to question how much you trust God in your own life. As I sat in bed the first night after being diagnosed I said to myself, "Self, you have cancer. YOU have CANCER!! Shouldn't that scare you?" And I searched my heart. I found no fear, I found no worries, and I found no concerns. Cancer is big, but it is no match for God.
I am able to continue in high spirits because deep in my heart I know that God will provide and he will bring me through. He has already blessed me with the greatest care imaginable combined with the family and friends to support me as I continue on this journey.
In Conclusion
I don't want anyone to be worried or concerned for me.
I'm not worried, heck the doctor's aren't even worried! Therefore you shouldn't be either.
The last thing I want to do is scare anyone with my condition.
I'm hoping that through this blog I can put everyone's minds at ease as my treatment continues.
3 comments:
Oh. (hugs) Good luck with the chemo. I so love your seemily bright spirit about everything though. Very inspiring and strong. :)
Something just told us to check your blog. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. You are a fighter and with God on your side, all is possible!!
You are a great source of strength and a beautiful person. God Bless.
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