Scan #2 Update

Good Afternoon,

Today Liz received the test results for her 2nd progress scan since she started chemo and the results came back with no change.

The cancer has neither grown nor continued its path of retreat.

We have high hopes that the cancer is merely stunned and will continue retreating during the next 9 weeks of treatment.

The treatment process has been hard, and tiring.  As the weeks go on, it is more and more deflating. We are all pleased that the cancer is not growing and it is showing signs that it may continue to shrink but the doctors have remained steadfast in their opinion that the chemo will continue indefinitely.  This news isn't the easiest for Liz and has been a little depressing.  After the first scan came back so positive it was disheartening to hear that this one is just stable.

The new action plan is to start adding lots of vitamin C to her daily routine as there have been studies showing vitamin C having positive results against cancer.  Ginger has also been added to her diet for this same reason and we are open to suggestion on other methods you may have heard. Because we have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Positive encouragement, happy thoughts, and just engaging Liz in conversation would all be incredibly appreciated. Cookies and casseroles also help. ;)

The next scan results should come in around late November.  If there are any changes with her health, I will update everyone here.