Thankful for our doctor

Aren't those BEAUTIFUL graphs?!

We arrived at 8:15 this morning so Harv could prep for the CT scan which was scheduled for 9:30. All went well and then we just needed to wait until Dr. Lin had a chance to review the scan. Our appointment with him was scheduled for 2:30. 

So, we moseyed on over to University Village to do mostly window-shopping and grab a bite to eat. We still had time to sit around in the waiting room when we got back.

Fortunately, Dr. Lin was able to see us a little bit early.

Now, I apologize ahead of time for lack of colorful words and detailed explanation, but what I was mostly lookin' for at this appointment was a general announcement of good news. 

And, we got it.

Here's a sampling of the notes I took while at the appointment:

• CEA count today was 44!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• "Remarkable response" to the treatment
• can potentially get rid of the tumors
• "almost gone" in the colon
• a few more rounds of chemo (We have 4 more infusions scheduled.)
• another scan in 9 weeks
• will evaluate after that and determine next steps in treatment -- possibly including surgery, maybe including radiation and that will be followed by a maintenance treatment
• Harv has gained some weight back since the start of treatment.
• Dr. Lin was interviewed by and will be on Lifetime discussing this treatment plan.

I almost cried because it was such a wonderful appointment... And, I ended our appointment by giving Dr. Lin a hug.

Thankful once again. ♥