Friday, October 22, 2010

Guess what this number means...


This number- 64.7 - is Cheryl's new CA-125 level. Before her debulking surgery it was over 800. On October 1st, after one round of chemo, it was 246.6. Three weeks and a second round of chemotherapy later it has been cut by nearly 75%. There is certainly cause for rejoicing around our house today.

Cheryl had her appointment with Dr. Burke, the gynecologic oncologist, today. He was very pleased with how she appears to be doing. They had an extensive conversation about how she feels during and after each day of chemo and he remarked how well she is tolerating chemotherapy. Her pelvic exam was normal. When they did her CA-125 at the lab they also did a CBC and metabolic panel. Both of them indicated that her body is ready for the next round of chemo on Monday.

We are grateful for all the prayers that everyone has been lifting on our behalf. Continue to pray for the next round of chemo to be as effective as the last.

11 comments:

  1. Thank GOD for miracles! We have been diligently been praying for both of you guys. I'm so happy! I love both of you very much.

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  2. Dancing and praising god with you.

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  3. So very happy about the news. I am doing the happy praise you Jesus dance right along with you. We love you guys and are sending many hugs and all our love. Gene and Nellie

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  4. WOOHOO WOOHOO Aunt Cheryl!!

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  5. Looking good and we are so excited about this news!!!!!! God is so so good!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. This makes me feel like doing the Praise the Lord dance right along with all of you. God is so much greater than all the bad news that came out at first and everything is turning around. Praise Him!!!!!!!

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  7. AHHHHHHHHHHH! THE POWER OF PRAYER.
    SO PROUD OF YOU CHERYL AND YOUR POSITIVE ATTITUDE.

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  8. Hurray for 64.7! What a fantastic number! Praise to our wonderful Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Hallelujah! We continue to lift you before His throne of grace and to petition Him for your healing!

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  9. Hallelujah!!!!!!! God is able!!!!!!

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  10. With God all things are possible --I am so thankful For this good news and all the prayers from everyone. :) Special prayers will be raised for the next round of chemotherapy. Aunt Gen, Uncle Charles and Aunt Marcie are also keeping a special vigil for your next treatments.

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