Opdivo Treatment: 12/1/22
Hey Y'all! Just wanted to give everyone a little update on my health journey. Last Thursday, I completed my 14th infusion of Opdivo. Wow! I can not believe it is has already been over a year since I started with this immunotherapy. It has taken a long time to find a treatment that my body responds to and is able to handle with minimal side effects, so I feel beyond blessed. GOD IS SO GOOD!! That being said, my last treatment went really well and now I am just awaiting my next set of scans.
This month has been tough on me mentally. I was diagnosed around this time of year 2 years ago. So unfortunately I have been dealing with a lot of PTSD that has come from past trauma surrounding my cancer journey. Something that I have learned since I have been diagnosed is that cancer is just as much a mental battle as it is a physical one. It is difficult to deal with anxiety about scans or disease progression and frustrating to know this will be a lifelong mental struggle. So, I ask for prayers of peace, strength and comfort this month. Also, my next set of scans are scheduled for December 28th. I am very anxious about these scans, so I ask for prayers that I receive positive results and that I am NED (No Evidence of Disease).
Also, as some of you may know over the past 2 years I have done a couple t-shirt fundraisers. Recently, I have been able to use the funds from those t-shirt campaigns to donate toys and gifts to the Hematology and Oncology unit at the Texas Children's Hospital. So, thank you to everyone who bought a shirt and or donated. It would not have been possible without you! Lastly, I want to thank everyone that has followed my health journey these past 2 years and has supported me with prayers and words of encouragement. I feel so blessed to have such an amazing support group. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
Specific Prayer Requests:
That my next set of scans will present positive results.
That I will become NED soon.
That this treatment of Opdivo and targeted therapy kills every single cancer cell in my body.
That I am able to maintain my treatment with no side effects for as long as necessary.
That God calms my mental state and brings me peace and strength during this difficult month.
That my family and I will be surrounded by the peace and comfort of God during this time.