I go in for my 6th and final chemo session in 4 hours. Yesterday I had my pre-chemo appointment with my primary oncologist. We discussed the schedule for the next four years, which includes: PET scan in February for the official "all clear", monthly appointments for a year, then bi-monthly, then quarterly, and finally annually (assuming no relapse). He ended the conversation with a smile, turned away from me, looked to his nurse practitioner (to confer with her), and said to me, "You've come a long way. You were one of our sickest patients in a while. One of our worst ones." He believes he got rid of the cancer. He helped, but you did it. Your constant love, support, encouragement, outreach, and optimism demanded that I get better, forced me up and forward constantly. You did it. I'm certain. The PET scan will confirm it, but I know it's gone and I know it's because of your love. Seriously. Thank you.
I expect we will communicate less frequently as the months go on, and initially this thought made me sad, but it is the natural progression, and what makes me happy is the knowledge that you all are out there loving and caring for friends, family, and the world every day. The incredible impact you had on saving my life is the impact you have every day on many many other people. This is inspiring. Thinking about your love spread out over this country and world gives me goosebumps. I'm optimistic that the world is getting better every day because of you. Keep it up. Keep me posted. I love you, I'm in your choir, and I'll have you in my heart always.
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As David would say, "Amen"!!
David,
Got caught up on your blog today - things have been hectic around here. It's hard to find just the right words to communicate how happy I am to hear of your victory. From the bottom of my heart, that is just such terrific news. You have been such a trooper and you are an inspiration. And, not for anything, your blogging abilities are superior. You are a craftsman with our language and your thoughts couldn't be expressed more eloquently. You should keep writing in some forum and share your skill. I hope you wake up each day feeling one step closer to 100% and again, I'm so proud of you. We all are.
Love,
Caren
Speaking of goosebumps! Wow! I'd like to echo Emily in saying "Amen" to all the thoughts you expressed, especially about your doctor's and your beliefs. Couldn't be happier for you and Liza that the chemo is almost over. Phew. love, Dana
Hooray, hooray! In thinking back to that day in July - my birthday - when I stood at your door and looked in your eyes and knew something was wrong, well, man, you've come so far. Your fear has turned to great strength. You've given the love you've received from "us" (your choir) back tenmillionfold. And you are doing this. You are almost there. I was thinking of you today in class ... take it right to the finish line, my friend!
So, now, let's get back to normal, OK? Are you guys coming to eat the green stuff with us on Christmas Eve or what? ;) Tee hee.
Love to you both. You are a true inspiration!!!!!!
XO
CMF
PS - So glad the Terps hat came in handy. Though it sounds like Eli is enjoying games more than you these days!
We will be with you always. You have fought the good fight. Hope we helped. Love, Aunt Ellen
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