I am so excited to report that I am leukemia free. After a recent bone marrow biopsy, Dr. Shihabi left a message that he was pleased to tell me that my bone marrow biopsy came back completely normal. WOW!!! So all the abnormal chromosomes, what they call the Philadelphia chromosomes, are all gone and looking at the biopsy there is no evidence of leukemia any more. Praise the Lord!!!



Isn’t that fantastic news…. Should we be surprised? We serve a Living God!!



Dr. Shihabi did say that even though I am leukemia free, it would be necessary to continue taking Gleevec. That is what is keeping the disease in check. Who cares, I am responding.



It is interesting to note that when Dan and I were discussing that the discovery of my leukemia lead to the discovery of my ovarian cancer. Could it be that God orchestrated this whole process so that I would be diagnosed so that the ovarian tumor was discovered before it was too late for treatment? We believe God orchestrated it all. As Dan would say, “that is our story and we are sticking to it.”



So as of today, I am leukemia and ovarian cancer free and we thank the Lord for this good report.



This past Wednesday I started my first radiation therapy. I am scheduled for 6 weeks of radiation therapy 5 days a week. This therapy is a preventative measures and is focused on the pelvic area. The process has been so much easier than I thought. However, I do miss the Valet Parking at the Sutter Cancer Center that was cool and so impressive. But, Mercy General has been so kind to give me a parking pass to park directly in front of the Hospital. So I would say, in total, I am in and out within 20 minutes. I swipe the card under the scanner (check myself in), make my way to the dressing room, they call me in, I get on the table and radiation is finished within 20 seconds (4 levels 5 seconds each).



Dr. Lee my Radiologist Oncologist has informed me that there will be side effects from this treatment to include fatigue and other inconveniences as therapy progresses. However, all my Dr’s have been so impressed on how well my chemotherapy went with very little side effects and they are thinking I should be able to get through this next step with flying colors. So, l do covet your continued prayers ... they are working and I thank the Lord for you...



I will continue to work 15-20 hours a week depending on how I feel and I must say, I have the most amazing “boss lady” Jill and Owner, Gary for being fantastic people. They are allowing me flexibility in my schedule.



Blessing to all and I will update you again soon. Love to everyone, Robin