This is my first real day completely on my own--it's 11 am, I'm home alone, and I'm still in my jammies. I'm making a new rule for myself--only 1 week in jammies and then I have to put some real clothes on! The second chemo tx went pretty well--some of the side effects were the same as last time, but I think it was definitely easier to go in with more strength and health. Today I'm feeling a little more tired, but half-way normal. Mom is home for the next 2 weeks and will just be coming up to help as I need her. I've spent some time paying medical bills this last month and feel so grateful for the blessing of good medical insurance. I've been wondering how people without insurance handle all this--do they have to forgo needed treatments and medications? It makes me feel sad to think about it.
Dr. Prystas' office called yesterday to give me the good news that my CA-125 levels (CA-125 is a protein that is a type of tumor marker for cancer, especially ovarian cancer) dropped from 3255 to 1806 after my first chemo treatment. Each time I go in for chemo, they draw blood and check several things, this CA-125 being one of them. They will be monitoring this throughout my chemo treatments and afterwards. The nurses were really excited about the results of this test, as they show that the first chemo treatment was very effective in reducing the cancer cells. I felt so much better the third week after treatment, but it's really nice to see that the test results also show this improvement.
We have so been enjoying the lovely meals that are being brought in each week, but more than anything I enjoy the visits of such dear people--thank you, thank you for continuing to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I could not do this without the continual love and support I am receiving from you and our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am feeling especially grateful for Vern this week--he carries alot of heavy burdens and seems to do so effortlessly. He is doing such a good job at keeping things "as normal as possible" for the kids and myself--how blessed I was to meet and fall in love with him 25 years ago!--Love always, Kim
Yahoo for good news!!!! And for the record, im still in my pajamas and dont plan to get out of them anytime soon...ha ha ha =) Prayers and thoughts your way Kim! You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFantastic news Kim. Glad to hear the numbers are coming down and you are feeling stronger.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear that your treatments are helping-thank you for giving our family an opportunity to exercise our faith-My children have been an example to me as they are so consistent and sincere in their prayers as they ask Heavenly Father to "bless Sister Iverson"-Continued blessings and strength to you and your family-love The McKinney's
ReplyDeleteKim: I think you should just stay in those jammies as long as you want! If you wanted to be really chic just call them lounge wear!!! So glad you are feeling better. Did you happen to catch the sunset tonight? God painted YOU a picture. Love ya, Jill Williams
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