Scan Results

   After Rich had 3 chemo treatments he went in for a body scan. The following week he was able to get the results. I had so much anxiety in me that I bailed. I didn't go with him. That was the first thing I had missed. I felt so bad, but I knew I would only make things harder on Rich and I needed to be a support for him, not a worry. His mom went with him. I was so worried they would give him a time limit, or say things that would upset me. I was positive but my anxieties took over. It was hard being at home and not being with him. I am so grateful he has such a wonderful mom. She will stop anything to be there for him, and for us. The results were not amazing, but they were really good. The cancer had stopped growing and shrunk a tiny bit. :) :) It was a win!



Rich getting chemo #11





Wating at Huntsman for Rich to get his scan!



    Rich then had I believe 6 treatments & a scan. I was filled with hope and faith and was able to be there for him. I wasn't really even worried, I KNEW it would be good. And it was! His tumor was once the size of a baseball, and now was a bit smaller than a golf ball! His liver looked a TON better as well, and no more blood clot! I wanted to dance and kiss the Dr! Prayers were being answered and this nasty chemo was killing the tumor! They told us that only 30% of pancreatic cancer patients respond to chemo treatment. WOW! Glad that was something we found out after knowing he was in the 30%. I really do hate statistics. They told us that he should be hAPpY with the results. I was! Rich on the other hand was frustrated a little. Even knowing how wonderful this news really was, he just wanted to be cancer free, go back to work, kiss chemo goodbye, and pay it forward. He really misses working. They told us to plan on 3 more rounds of chemo, and then another scan. Most likely he will have a break after the 12th chemo session. They did tell us that during that break it will most likely grow again, but they have many other options to shrink it.

   Last Tuesday, a week and a half ago, he completed his 12th chemo. It was a hard week of healing, but not as hard as chemo 11. So that was good! We went in for his scan yesterday, and we will get the results Monday, November 19th. Praying all is great again, and the cancer will be GONE! GONE! GONE!

   We both had a different experience being at Huntsman yesterday. While he was getting his port accessed he heard a convo that was heartbreaking. Someone had gotten results from his scan and the cancer had spread. He had 2 months (or so) left to live. He had young kids. Just so sad! While I was waiting for him to get his scan I overheard a man on the phone telling someone that he had advanced stages of Pancreatic Cancer and was given about 7 months to live, without chemo, and about doubled with chemo. It was awful!  No one is exempt from this evil disease. It could happen to anyone. So many survival stories. So many sad stories. I just choose to take each day as it comes, and be grateful for the time we have together. Rich and I plan on growing OLD together, and we are not old yet. But, I realize we don't get to choose. None of us do. Susan was telling me about her Secretary and how she just lost her husband in an airplane crash 2 days ago, father of 6. All of us are living the same kind of fate. If you are healthy, value that. It is a gift! Make time for family and friends. Give people mercy, you never know what battle they are fighting through. I just love. I love you all and thank you for helping our journey through a hard time, a little easier. I will keep you posted on our results, I believe it will be great news and he will be back to work for the new year! <3