Follow-Up for Three Rounds

Three Graces Farm in Maryland
Three Graces Farm in Maryland

I’m here at the oncology office to get my portable pump off and a liter of fluids pumped into the veins… Just had a quick chat with one of the doctors about how the treatments are going after the last three rounds of chemotherapy.

They’re following three tumor markers. The one for pancreatic cancer has dropped from somewhere around 2700 to about 1700. That’s GREAT news. Making progress with 1000 points disappearing.

The other two cancer markers they’re tracking weren’t so good. One is actually up (the one for ovarian cancer… go figure) and the third stayed the same.

As for platelets, no change. Still too low. A bit frustrating.

What that means is we’re making progress, but it’s going to take time and there are still other issues going on. I’m learning to be a patient patient. And while Christy and I are waiting for things to stabilize, we’re trying to enjoy life as much as possible. The picture on this page is from a trip we took to my wife’s brother and sister-in-law’s farm in Maryland. Such a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. More trips like this are a must!

So everyone, remember to enjoy life each and every day. We just don’t know what the future holds, so don’t put anything off…

– Sandy K.

5 Comments

  • Alex

    04/06/2016

    Thanks for sharing your story, hope and struggles. Prayers are coming your way as you continue the battle🗡

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  • Daveen Bechard

    04/06/2016

    That is great news and I totally agree with you enjoy life to its fullest great picture I am always praying for you and your family

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  • Bernie Plimpton

    04/06/2016

    Hello Sandy Bernie here, we pray that you will be feeling much better! I hope that you will be able to watch Joel Osten on one of the Christian channels he is really uplifting! We listen to him every morning! God bless you my friend! You are not far from our thoughts! please say hello to Christy! I think that is her first name! please keep us updated.

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  • Lisa

    04/08/2016

    Dear Sandy,
    The Word and Kingdom are revealed to us in a way that continues to deepen and broaden according to our perspective. Sort of like looking at a lake from differing vantage points. From a precipice (let’s just say 🙂 the body of water shows it’s beauty and qualities in a differing way than when one is standing at it’s shore looking across and into the water.
    You have always had a particular gift to share from your perspective. Those that know you are blessed by your generous desire to do so. Thank you.
    Praying for you and Christy. We understand that these days following your treatment are quite challenging. Love Joel, Lisa and family

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  • Lisa

    04/08/2016

    Paris!!
    Yay!
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