Posted on by Lana Eberhard

What’s next, you might ask

October 23, 2024.

On Monday I had the following message from Rugo, “There are continued small changes. Small pace of progression, the biggest area is a node in the middle of your chest which is now over 1 cm but not life threatening. We can talk tomorrow. It is possible to just target that node with radiation possibly.”

Encouraging. Right? First off, I was happy to hear from her ahead of our appointment. And it was not what I expected to read when I opened the message. My whole world felt so much lighter in that moment.

Our meeting went as good as can be expected at this stage of the game. So here’s the current plan:

First: She will consult with radiation oncology about focal radiation on the node in my chest. (I have a larger one under my arm, but that area has already been radiated, so likely not a choice.)

Second: Another chest CT scan in two months. We will figure out a treatment plan after.

Unless something crazy happens, the upcoming holiday season will be my first in 5 years that I won’t be on chemo or recovering from chemo. And…I’m not taking any cancer-related medication. I have hair. I have eyebrows. I have eyelashes. I have nose hair. Life feels especially sweet today.

Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and to take as a gift whatever the day brings forth. —Horace

 

 

8 Replies to “What’s next, you might ask”

  1. I am happy that you feel like your day ended well. In my gut I just felt like there was going to be a good option available to you. Thanks for sharing the results of Rugo’s visit so quickly Lana. Isn’t it weird being thankful for nose hair!! Love you mucho sister ❣️

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  2. Promising news and I’m glad you’re on board with it and that you’ll be able to enjoy the holidays in a new way. Onward you go with what seems to be a good plan. I’m proud of how you handle it all. So glad I got to see you recently. Lizard and I wish you a joy filled holiday season.

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