2nd Rebirthday celebrated with clear PET scan results and re-remission
It has been an emotionally exhausting week. March 3rd was my second "re-birthday," the anniversary of my surgery at Churchill Hospital. Looking back feels like peering through a distorted fun house mirror: how did this become my life?! There was little relief looking forward, either. Our house had a nervous heaviness as we anticipating my post-chemo PET scan results. The great news -- there is "no evidence of disease," which is obviously a huge relief. The tumors were still very sensitive to the Carbo/Taxol, I am back in remission. But of course we have been here before (August 2016) and ovarian tends to reoccur. If only remission came with a lifetime guarantee!
But for now I am trying to believe in miracles. I CAN be that lucky patient who gets cured after the 2nd series of chemo! So instead of looking back or looking forward we will do our best to stay in this moment and enjoy today. We are living large. Bruce is taking spring quarter at 50% time. We are headed to Oxford; Japan; Eastern Europe; and NW Australia. All this over the next 5 months, in 3 week surges, between my maintenance Avastin infusions. I feel lucky I can check off my bucket list while still being tethered to my IV pole on the 3rd floor of CC.
My wallet has my current motivation and motto: Old and Broke! TTFN, MK
Comments (22)
Can't wait to carpe diem with you two! ♡
Thanks for the update, Michelle! I love reading your posts. And have fun on your international adventures. See you soon :) xoxo, Becky
So glad you are off and running again. Have a wonderful time in your travels!
Great news Michelle! That made my day! Enjoy all of those wonderful adventures you have planned. See you soon!
So happy for you Michelle. Go!!
Re-remission is a great word, and a great place to be! Congratulations!
My beloved, I’m so happy about this clean bill of health, and am looking forward to being old and broke together! XOXOXO
So awesome‼️ I am thrilled for both of you Mom
Fantastic news, Michelle and Bruce! Dust off the suitcases and sunscreen. XOXO
So, so happy for this wonderful news, Michelle!!! All the love to you and Bruce <3 Looking forward to seeing you soon! XOXO
Woo hoo! Let’s celebrate!
Yeah! Such great news. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks.
re-remission, lovable word, lovable place to be! Cherie
Just awesome, as are you! And, very happy for you, Bruce and family. Our love to you all! Patty T.
Terrific news Michelle! I am so happy for you and Bruce. happy travels and keep up the good work.
Woo HOOO!!! Go Michelle - such wonderful news and looking forward to seeing you & Bruce down under xxx
Magnificent work! Can hardly say how happy I am to hear this. We look forward to seeing you at your 10th anniversary soire! Go grab the brass ring you two!
Michelle, Thank you for sharing your joy! I am so happy to hear all this exciting news.
Phew, that is a relief. We shall see you soon. Our love to you from us all.xxx
Wow! Has it really been two years since we were circling the wagons in Oxford to support you and Bruce with this crazy cancer battle? So glad you guys have a green light to resume your globe trotting ways! I know you guys will have a wonderful time traveling together, and spreading your wonderful personality to everyone who has the chance to meet and get to know you. Enjoy your upcoming 10th anniversary, and have a wonderful time celebrating with friends and family. With love from New York, Anne Marie, Richard, and the crazy corgis Jeeves and Bertie too!
What wonderful news! I’m thinking back to the Churchill and the bath and Eastman House. Hope your travels are full of joy. Love Rosa and Peter
Hooray!!!!