The news.

Mom got a call from Dr. Richards (her radiologist) today with the results of the brain MRI she had yesterday. He said all but one of the eight tumors is gone. The one still there is 1.1cm and is smaller than previously. That was great news. She isn't scheduled to see him again until January. I asked her how much hair she might have by Christmas now that she won't need any radiation on her brain...her response, "more than I have now." with a smile!

Her appointment with Dr. Manalo went well also. Her large mass in her lung is still there as is the tumor (or tumors? I don't know) on her liver, but they haven't grown since the last scan. So she is now just on alimta every three weeks indefinitely. The doctor told us that her longest success story on alimta was over two years...and they had to stop it because the almost 80 year old woman started suffering from dementia. The doctor assured us that dementia isn't a side effect of alimta.

Overall, mom felt positive about the results and has made a goal to eat better than she has previously. She is thrilled not to have to get the bone shot, but will remain on iron, potassium, folic acid, b12 and a few other things to keep her body strong.

She stopped off at the store on her way home from treatment to purchase some things to make muffins for the staff at school tomorrow to celebrate the good news. She is such a giver.

I personally have felt so much peace through all of this and am so grateful for the ongoing prayers and support of our family. We are so blessed to have so many incredible family members and friends whom we rely on. Please celebrate with us by expressing gratitude to our Father in Heaven for all of His tender mercies that we are a part of.
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