New Update

I posted my latest update tonight. #13! If you aren't on my update list, but would like to be, let me know and I'll add you to the distribution list.

Last Monday, October 1, I had a follow-up PET scan. We were hoping for some earth-shattering results -- like the great CA-125 count a few weeks ago. However, the latest information from that scan are a bit contradictory. Dr. Hudhud explained that we are still early in the transition from one chemo regimen to another, so no reason to worry. Here’s what the report said, loosely translated into my non-doctor language… “one of the tumors showed an increase in size; the other tumor showed a decrease in size.” Go figure! There are no new tumors, however! So... Praise God!

We don't have any update on the CA-125. That will come next week. Keep an eye on this site for those results.

Now, an explanation of all the arms in the photo. In the spring and summer of 2006 when I out of school for six months, my staff at Spring Ridge was absolutely amazing. Their support and constant vigilance was expressed in one show of affection and attention after another. No principal could feel more loved than I. They all wore bracelets studded with teal beads during that time. Teal is the color that represents ovarian cancer. So in September, to support National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, we put our bracelets back on and put our arms together for a show of support. My arm is the one in the red sweater. Thanks again to my wonderful staff members who are patient and caring and consistently concerned. You're the best!