Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Sweet Home Chicago

Last day in NYC. Can't wait to get home. I've never been away for 3 weeks at a crack.

Saw Dr. Fong yesterday.  The pathology on the tumors they removed showed 80-90% necrosis - meaning dead tissue.  He wants me to do scans in 3 months then 6 months so he can review.  He also recommends 3 months of chemo starting in 3 weeks, to kill any micrscopic cancer cells that may still be lingering in the liver.

So those are my marching orders.  I think I can handle it!

9 comments:

  1. Yes, my friend, you can do it! We'll continue with you on your journey! You are always in our prayers. Love you, Laurene

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  2. Well then I'd say the "Fong You Cancer" crusade was a success!!! Welcome home Peg and I can't wait to see you!!! =)

    Love You,
    April

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  3. Am so excited to see you. A celebration dinner with the girls in order!! Thank the Lord this surgery is over and whats a little more Chemo when it will get rid of any "Nasties" that might be hanging around. Go to hell you leftovers, if you are there!!

    Betty

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  4. YEA!!!!! So happy to hear such great news Peg! This long long road now has a finish line in plain site. Your strength, your perseverance, and most important-your faith has paid off. We'll continue to have you all in our prayers for a happy, healthy, Spring! Welcome Home!
    Love, Pam and Tay

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  5. Peg, I am so very very happy for you. Safe journey home. you are truly an inspiration and a miracle. god love ya! Linda B

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  6. Hi Peg,

    Hope you made it home safe and sound. And...I'm sure you can handle it, especially knowing at the end comes a clean bill of health along with it!

    I keep thinking of your girls and Lee, how they must have given a huge, collective sigh of relief along with many tears of thanks when they heard the news.

    I've told you this before but I have to say it again, you're my hero Peg! As your friend I will be forever grateful to Dr. Fong. I cannot imagine what it must feel like to be him...to know you can help people, actually save lives. It must be an awesome and at times overwhelming feeling. Anyway I thank God you found him!!

    Once you're settled and feeling yourself again let's plan an outing. I cannot wait to see you!

    Love,

    Mary

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  7. Hi Peggy!

    So glad to hear the surgery was a success!!!! I will definitely pass the good news on to the rest of the chemo crew at Loyola :) Our thoughts and prayers are still with you xoxox

    Julie

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  8. Although I have been sick and couldn't see you - I must admit to listening to "Wang Chung Tonight" every morning with the kids - they call it "Peggy's Song" :D Livvy drives, I dance in the car, Donovan sings - and we think of you ♥

    You are so strong I know this next little bit will be a piece of cake for you!

    sending big hugs and prayers

    Lori Lu

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  9. Peggy
    Glad you are back, you are doing well. Did you see this item in today's Chi Sun Times:
    The days of hauling dolphins, gorillas and tigers from Brookfield Zoo to Loyola University Medical Center for checkups are over.

    The Maywood hospital donated a CT scanner able to handle weights of up to 400 pounds to the zoo, which joins the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as the only zoos in the country with on-site scanners.

    "It makes it much easier and safer for the animals," said Michael Adkesson, a zoo veterinarian who scanned an aardvark named Jessi for possible dental problems Thursday. "When we take an animal to Loyola, it has to be under anesthesia for the move."

    http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2136595,CST-NWS-zoo02.article

    Ok, I just had a CT. I was not aware a dolphin, gorilla or tiger might have preceded me in the machine. It's a good thing I did not actually witness this, as I they would have had to rush me from the Cardinal Bernadin Cancer Center to the cardiac unit. Or possibly the psych ward...

    I don't know about you, but this news item leaves one vital question unanwered: How the hell do you get a gorilla to drink Reddi-Cat??? (Do you think it is offered in Bananna flavor???)
    Take care

    KOB

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