Wednesday, April 26, 2006

My 10% status finally comes in handy.

So, when ever they put me on a new medication, they always say, "these are the side effects. And these are the rare side effects, but don't worry, only 10% of the people get them." And sure enough, I get them. Any possible drug interactions, i get them. anything where only 10% of the people experience a problem...you get the idea. But this has finally worked in my favor. So, here we go. Are you ready?
Only 10% of the people who use R-chop (my chemo regiment) experience complete remission after three rounds.
(Take a deep breath. No, you're not reading this wrong.)
That's right folks. Fred is dead. The only thing that glowed on my PET scan was my heart, and that's supposed to.
I barely know what to say. I made him repeat himself three times in three different ways to make sure I understood. There is NO sign of cancer. I wish I could write eloquently at the moment, but besides not having the words, I have to go to choir. I probably won't post again tonight. Or maybe I will. There is more to tell, but I had to get the good news out first. I still need to process.
Thank you, thank you, thank you all for the prayers. Love, Elizabeth

27 Comments:

At 7:13 PM, Blogger katrina said...

Congratulations Elizabeth!

I'm SO happy for you. I still can't believe it--I had hoped for the best, prepared myself for the worst and there you go exceeding my expectations again!

I love you!
Katrina

 
At 8:09 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yiippppeeeeee!!! :-)))))))))

 
At 8:12 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

AMEN! Praise God! He is SO awesome!!!
What wonderful news!!
You go girl!
Love,
Maria

 
At 8:20 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Elizabeth! Wow, that is great news! I really can't believe it, I am so happy for you! Oh and I want you to know re: your post before this one... I am really, really impressed with your honesty. I really respect that you are not trying to put on that proverbial happy face all the time. Cancer sucks, and chemo sucks, and you have every right to whine about it! Because I don't know how you have the strength to get through it. I'd probably be bitching a whole lot more, in fact! So you go and do and say whatever you want, since it's obviously working!
Love,
Melissa :)

 
At 8:42 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

HOORAY! This is such wonderful news! Congratulations to you and good riddance to Fred!

So, you know you really need to keep blogging, right? I don't know what all of us would do without your posts to read...

Peace and love,
Leon

 
At 9:33 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was so thrilled to receive your call this afternoon. This is excellent news. I told everyone around me, and had to share the great news with Texas. You go girl!

I was thinking, that now I am the oldest sister, then I thought about Amy, she has me beat ( =.

Have a wonderful week and celebrate!

Love, Janette

 
At 9:41 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Elizabeth I just read the news in the prayer chain and had to check your blog. Fantastic news I can't wait to tell my Mom. She is going to be so excited for you and your family.

Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work.
Kathy, Matthew and Elinor

 
At 9:50 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Elizabeth,
Today is my birthday and the best gift one could get is the news that you have. Fred is Dead!!!
Praise God for this, such happy news!!
Love, Mrs. Astrab

 
At 9:52 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank God!! I am so happy for you! Pinch yourself a few times for me... you are not dreaming!!

Kristin Severino

 
At 10:21 PM, Blogger katrina said...

Translation from Melanie (on the previous post)

Bring on the champagne! I just read the message from your mom and I'm SO excited for you. This is better than Christmas, Easter and Birthdays all together! I'm so relieved that nothing "glowed" in your PET scan. You'll get through the next three chemo treatments too---and honestly when you know it is working, it isn't quite as bad to finish off the treatment.

I'm going to toast you with a glass of sparkling wine because I don't have any champagne on hand and I'll think of you! :)

Lots of love,
Melanie,

Then Melanie said...
Okay, it's me again...I forgot something: We were praying for your every evening and we will continue to do so! Not because we like you or because we wish you the best...no, we'll continue praying because Luis has gotten used to it;) Every evening before he has to go to bed, he folds his hands and says "Opa und 'iz'" and then we pray for both of you.
Oh, and I couldn't even drink a glass of sparkling wine because we don't have that either! But I'm eating a bar of Milka Chocolate to celebrate the day--I think that counts, don't you?
Melanie

To Melanie
You actually were the first person to comment on Elizabeth's amazing test results (this was on the previous post)! Congratulations for being first! -Katrina

 
At 10:54 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yo Beth,

that is soooo awesome! I am elated for you, you go girl. But please..... since I am now addicted to this blog, I may need a fix every now and then!! don't forget to post ocassionaly

Emanuel

 
At 12:46 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hugs all around!! You mention this 10% status business like it was all about chance... but seriously, what percent of 20-something women in your shoes would have done with this challenge what you have? Such a positive attitude, such a meaningful way of connecting with - and connecting - so many people. And you know whining doesn't even count when you call yourself on it. I couldn't be happier to hear your news!!

 
At 1:55 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

YES YES YES I KNEW IT WOULD BE GOOD NEWS I JUST FELT IT IN MY BONES NOW I CAN GO TO BED I AM TIRED FROM SAYING PRAYERS ALL DAY I DID A LOT OF TALKING TO GOD TODAY AND I TALKED LOUD SO HE COULD HEAR ME BUT I ALWAYS TALK LOUD AND HE ALWAYS HEARS ME TELL MOM THAT I PRAYED FOR HER TOO WILL NOT BE IN CHURCH I AM GOING A WAY I NEED TO RELAX AFTER ALL MY PRAYING I WAS GOING TO SAY MAY GOOD BLESS YOU ALL BUT HE ALREADY DID LOVE SUE H

 
At 2:50 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

O Liz, it is the best news I heard in a long time. Congratulations to you. I knew you will say everything is good. Wonderful. wow I still can not believe it. I could not believe that you had a cancer and now the very, very, very good news. We are sooooooo happy and will still pray for you to feel better and better all the time. take a very good care of your self.
we all love you Liz.
Luc

 
At 9:13 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Elizabeth

I am so gald to hear the good news. So happy for you, and Fred is gone and thats the most wonderful news!!!!!! Enjoy your day today as it is a beautiful one out there today and you are a awesome person.
Love Mrs Miller

 
At 9:21 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praise the Lord...our prayers were answered, and then some. Fred is dead and no resurection (please)!
All I could say is YAHOO, GOOGLE, E-BAY....WOWEEEE...YIPPPEEE!!!
Three more chemos...you're almost there...and we'll be there with you.
Love, Aunt Millie

 
At 9:54 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

HI Elizabeth: It' nice to be shocked in a pleasant way for a change. We're all very happy for you and hope the rest of the treatment goes well.

 
At 1:36 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

That is so G R E A T!! Let's all take a deep breath and a moment to let the euphoria wash over.

N.

 
At 1:50 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

It couldn't have happened to a better person. I am so Happy! Finally a Happy ending has emerged! It doesn't get any better than this. Take care!

Lenice
(Dewkett Engineering)

 
At 2:34 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Elizabeth just read your blog. I am so excited for you, SO LONG FRED..... It could'nt have happened to a nicer person. I hope the rest of your treatments (if anymore) goes alot easier for you. I will still keep you in my prayers even though god has already proven that he has a different plan for you. God Bless and best of luck to all that you set out to do.
Nancy

P.S. If we have our company picnic this year I will be sure to let you know.

 
At 3:43 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! Love & Hugs.

 
At 7:14 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Liz,
I am so glad to hear that you have had some good news! You are still in my prayers!
Love
Brandi Habina

 
At 11:22 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

God is Good All the time! His plan is not always what we can understand but He is always in control! Congratulations on your news. You can hear the whoops of joy from Texas! We know what those results are like because of Amy and Jessica. He is going to use you for even more greater good. Rejoice!
Jacque TX

 
At 11:11 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

May you rot, Fred! What great news, Elizabeth. Congratulations. If there ever was proof of the power of positive thinking and of the power of prayer, this must be it.
We are so very happy for you and your family. Keep up the spirit, one Margarita at a time. We will continue to keep you in our prayers and thoughts.

 
At 7:13 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

God is great isn't He!

Congratulations Elizabeth, I knew you'd woop Fred's A--!

Keep up your 'kickin' attitude and keep believeing in Him.

Love,
The Raptis'

 
At 9:59 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Elizabeth,

I'm a little late and a little slow...this was the first time I was able to get into your blog because this was the first time that when the link in the prayer chain didn't work for me I said, "Hmm...perhaps I should just type it myself and see what happens!" Congratulations on your good news! Have you used it to your advantage? I know that Nate had talked Mike and I into going on a cruise with both he and Heather when he was found to be healthy...and we fell for it! Enjoy your new status and have a swell wake for the death of Fred!

Joan Kennedy

P.S. Mike says congrats too!

 
At 10:11 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi EJ... and you thought 10% was a bad thing.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Fred is dead,
the wicked witch (warlock) is dead! -- sorry but that song kept running through my head since your dad called.

Health & blessings,
Susan

 

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