The good: most of the tumors stayed the same or shrank since the last scan in September.
The bad: the largest rumor in my liver grew, and my oncologist believes I've seen all the benefit I'll see from this chemo regimen.
I have an appointment with her December 15, and we'll review the options and pick a new chemo. There are several standard treatments to try, and I may qualify for a clinical trial.
I know I've kept these blog posts pretty basic and factual lately. That's just the phase I'm in, I suppose.
I also know that people wonder whether to ask me how I'm feeling and engage me in a health-related conversation. I know it's hard to know what to say to me sometimes. Please know that I don't have expectations around what people "should" say.
I assume everyone in my life is wanting the best for me, and I'm not bothered if we don't have a direct conversation about that.
Sometimes I feel like talking about my health. and sometimes I don't. I don't expect you to read my mind about that - I'm good at steering the conversation in a direction that works for me in the moment.
So yes, I want to hear from you and/or see you! And no, we don't have to talk about my health! And yes, it's fine if you ask after my health!
I don't want you to avoid me because you don't know what to say. Avoid me for other reasons, like I annoy you or you're tired!
A sense of humor is one of my most valuable allies. Sharing it with you is both fun and healing.
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