I've mentioned in passing how I've been experiencing a "marathon period" for the last several weeks. I just figured it's due to being perimenpausal. I've even joked that it's like the grand finale at the fireworks show.

Today I had my annual gynecological exam and it appears that there is a "growth" or "mass" in my vagina. I'll see a GYN specialist next Thursday. The nurse practitioner who did today's exam said she'd never seen anything like it. She mentioned that I could end up getting a hysterectomy.

The "C" word was never mentioned and there's no point in speculating. I'll be happy if an operation is all I need. Of course, the first question that crossed my mind is, how much weight will I lose? :grouphug:

:w00t: Sisters stick together so happy to share George Clooney with you !! :biggrin2:

Kendra, that is fabulous news!! All of that positive energy is working. Not to mention all of the kickin' and stompin'

My FIL's name is Herman George but everyone calls him George. Hate to say it but he is definitely NOT my favorite person. Abrasive and irritating. So go ahead. You could give that tumor both names and stomp away!:w00t:

I saw the doctor today, two weeks after my first round of chemo. I had a chest x-ray on Tuesday and she came in beaming with the results -- no visible signs of cancer in my lungs! It's working! Not only that, my cervix looks normal and the tumor in my uterus continues to shrink. We actually started discussing what we're going to do when I first the next two rounds of chemo. I realize that cancer can go away and come back but this is the best possible step in the right direction!

After we shared a few tears of happiness, we shared a good laugh. There has been some disagreement about whether I have a carcinoma (MD Anderson's opinion) or a mixed carcinoma/sarcoma (Austin's opinion.) So my doctor says, "Well, I don't care if it's named George or Herman, the chemo is working!" So I commented that I think I'll name it George because I sure hate him enough and that makes it easy to visualize kicking the crap out of it. My doctor and nurse burst into laughter while we made a few more jokes at George's expense. Finally, I said, "Let's get rid of both Georges in 2008!"

LMAO Well You know the stuff im going through right now his name is George too !!! SO KICK THE CRAP OUT OF George for me , and i'll do the same !!!!

Mindy

Kendra,

That is wonderful news! I am so happy for you. I will keep stompin' away.

Great news, Kendra, and a great story!

So very pleased to hear that you are kicking George's butt!!!!!!

Wow...that is awesome news, Kendra!! Knock the snot out of George!!

Kendra,

That's wonderful news!!!!! :hurray:

Kendra,

I have not been around lately and was sure glad to hear some good news from you!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up and I'll keep praying.

Bobbi

Kendra,

I have not been around lately and was sure glad to hear some good news from you!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up and I'll keep praying.

Bobbi

Thanks, Bobbi! Since that last update, I've had a C-T scan that shows shrunken tumors in my lungs and actually didn't even mention a tumor in my pelvis! I see the doctor on Tuesday and hope to clarify if that means it's gone. I have my third round of chemo next week and then I go to MD Anderson June 11-12 for another scan and to see my doctor. Hopefully, she and my Austin doctor will have a plan for what to do next.

I had another cc of saline removed from my band yesterday. I've been maintaining my weight (about 30 pounds lost) but I don't need the added inconvenience of occasionally getting stuck. For now, when I have an appetite, I need to eat! My doctor agreed to "freeze" my free year of fills so that I can use my remaining six fills when all of this is behind me. :biggrin2:

I'll update after I see the doctor next Tuesday. Thanks, y'all, for thinking of me!

Oh, seeing that picture reminds me that I don't have all that hair any more! I got it cut very short (like 1.5 inches or shorter) because it thinned out quite a bit. I also got a cute wig. I haven't had any pictures taken but I'll update when I do.

Kendra,

That's great news about the shrunken tumors! I really hope the other one is long gone. Please let us know what the doctor says on Tuesday. Hope the next round of chemo goes well.

The fact that you're maintaining your weight loss is terrific. You need to eat well and keep your energy up. Glad that your doctor is freezing your fills. Wish mine gave free fills. It cost me $50 everytime I see him whether I get a fill or not.

Keep getting better and better. Someday soon this will all be behind you and you can focus on kickin' the weight off instead!

Great news Kendra and can't wait to see your cute pixie hair cut. Good to know that your dr has extended your fill time as well. You don't have a lot more to lose so take the time to allow your body to heal and get those boots kicking the fat next round! :thumbdown:

Kendra . That is awesome news , your doing just great !!!

You have had such a wonderful attitude and your just an amazing person !

That is such a good idea and great that your doc is freezing your fills .

Im glad for that. Your right you do not need to worry about getting stuck right now and when you can eat you need to !

Mindy

I saw the physician's assistant yesterday. She talked to the radiologist and was able to confirm that my latest C-T scans of my lungs and pelvis show -- I believe the medical term she used was "way smaller" tumors. The tumor in my uterus is so small that the C-T scan results are within normal parameters. The next scan will be an MRI.

Because the cancer has been so responsive to the chemo, we have decided to keep going with it for six rounds. I've had two rounds so far and start my third round tomorrow.

I've been doing well with the chemo so I don't mind too much that I'll be having more of it since it's working so well. I think acupuncture and Chinese herbs are helping me with side effects, as well as the amazing anti-nausea and cell-building drugs.

My results are so unexpected that the medical professionals at the cancer center are giddy with excitement. I think I'm trying too hard not to get my hopes up and I should Celebrate this news more. I could use your help! Thanks!

What fabulous, amazing news Kendra!! WOOHOO, that's great!!!!!:party:Knew you would get better. Your doctors may be surprised but I'm not. Your positive energy was bound to kick those tumors to oblivion! I'm really glad that you're handling the chemo OK. Before you know it, the rest of those tumors will be long gone!