I just got home from my third chemotherapy treatment. On Wednesday, my doctor told me that before I had surgery my CA125 level (stands for "Cancer Antigen"and is an indicator of the extent of the cancer in one's system) was around 2000. (extremely high) Then after the surgery it was down to 200 and after my first chemo treatment it went down to 41. Normal levels are 0 - 35. My doctor is happy because this indicates that the chemo is effective in dealing with my remaining cancer. I've had two more treatments since then, so who knows? Maybe I'm down to -50 by now.
I had a lovely day again at the clinic. My sister Judy, and Judy Catton and Janice Akerman all came to visit me (Joanne) and my nurse was Joy, so it was a real "J" day. Judy bought me lunch because Peter was Christmas shopping, then he came back shortly after lunch after all my "J" visitors left.
Next time I may have to stay in Saskatoon a bit longer because of the Nov. 11 holiday. We might go up to St. Therese and spend some time there if it works out. My bloodwork is scheduled for Nov. 4th and my chemo for Nov. 12. That is rather awkward for Peter, so we may have to work something out.
6 comments:
That sounds great, Joanne! Congratulations on the lower reading. God bless.
Love,
Mariette
Happy news Joanne! All our prayers are being answered! God Bless!
Love Genevieve
Hi Joanne. Great to hear that your readings are getting back to normal. I have been doing some Christmas shopping, too, and I'm planning to make some things this year. (I've got my knitting needles out again.)
Thanks so much for keeping us posted on how you are doing.
Love,
Karen
glad to hear it! Hope to stop by again on one of your "good" days!
What great news!! We will continue to pray for normal numbers FOREVER!!
I'm so happy to hear the chemo is working well. Continuing to pray for you.
Bob
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