I am still feeling the after effects of chemo, namely joint and muscle aches and pains...not what I had counted on at this stage. My ovarian cancer is in remission with a very low tumor marker of 11, (which was 1800 when I was admitted to the hospital in May). I guess we are all hopeful that it will stay low. The Dana Farber Oncologist has given me a better than 50% chance of being cured, meaning no recurrence of the cancer.
However, I am still at risk for breast cancer, since with the BRCA1 gene mutation there is an 80% lifetime chance of my developing breast cancer in my lifetime....the next hurdle awaits.
We are looking forward to the holidays and going to the Galapagos Islands from 12/28-1/9/09. See you next year!!
Happy Holidays and God Bless us all!!
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Maura:
Just saw your blog update. Very, very exciting! What a great response! What a gift for the holidays. We will hope to hear that you have had a great trip. Best to all of you. It was good seeing you. Look forward to seeing you again, perhaps here next time.
Will & Beth
Hi Maura,
Happy New Year 2009! I'm thrilled to hear the great news and that you and your family are on such a fabulous winter Holiday. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers as we all begin an incredible New Year.
Sue B
Hi dear Maura,
I can't wait to learn about your trip. My students are reading a short book, THEN THERE WAS ONE, and there is a chapter about "Lonesome George" the very last saddleback tortoise on the Galapagos. Was he ever mentioned in your tours?
We are so happy you're beating the problem ~ wonderful. You and your family are always in our thoughts. We enjoyed the Christmas card, thanks.
Love,
Cassy
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