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 CHEMOTHERAPY WEEK 9

Today was treatment #9!  Only three more to go with this phase of chemotherapy.  I'll then begin the next phase, consisting of eight more weeks of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.  Today was a smooth day.  I got to see my oncologist today.  He is pleased with how things are going.  He discussed setting up an MRI sometime after this first phase of treatment.  We will be checking to see how well my tumor has responded to the chemotherapy and immunotherapy thus far.  Fingers crossed that it has shrunk, or even disappeared!  Every day of this journey is a mental battle.  No one prepared me for how difficult this would be on my mental state.  It's a constant rollercoaster of emotions...worry, fear, dread, hopelessness, anger, sadness, but also hopefulness, empowerment, strength, resilience, motivation, drive, and determination.  I try every day to focus on the positives.  It's not always easy and I have my days of difficulty.  However, I have to pick myself up off the floor and keep pushing.  Thank you for joining me on my journey.  Thank you for all your prayers and encouragement.  



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