Scans report

I had scans Wednesday, July 23rd. Saw Dr. Amanze yesterday, Friday, and got a good report. The is no change in the liver which is wonderful. One of the nodules in the lung has grown 1 mm, which is no big deal. It's not even 1 cm, so we are not worried about that. And the most amazing news is the mediastinum node appears to be smaller. How awesome is that. My last radiation was end of March 2007 and the last chemo was November 2007 and it's STILL SHRINKING! How awesome is that? Don't worry, I know it's not just the medicine....I know God has his had directly over me, no doubt in my mind. I've known from the very beginning God is in complete control of this journey.
Dr. Amanze was pleased and she'll see me again in 4 months. I guess I'll have scans then, not exactly sure. One thing for sure, I will let you know.
Burt and Mama were right there beside me when I got the good news.

I want to share about my friend Rachel. I've told you all about her several times....she has been my hero during all of this since the first time I read her post on Sallie's blog. (Another awesome way God works) Even though I've not met Rachel in person, we've emailed and talked on the phone, and I know she has one of the sweetest hearts ever. While God has chosen to keep me all clear, he is letting Rachel fight the battle yet another time. I have no doubts, the doctors will get it all though. I will share her latest email with you.....

Hello!
I apologize in advance that this information is coming to you via mass email but this is the quickest and easiest way for me to tell you. Sorry.
Some of you might know that I recently had a biopsy done on a suspicious lesion on my liver. The results came back this week and confirmed that it is cancer. There is only one tumor and my doctors are confident that we have caught it early and that treatment will be successful. I don't have a lot of information to offer you right now but I do know that within the next couple of weeks I will have surgery to burn the tumor. The surgery is pretty minor but will leave me with sore ribs so if you see me around hug gently please :) I'm not sure that I will take chemo at this point but it is a possibility that I am discussing with my oncologist. I will try and keep you all posted but I'm not very great at that so feel free to email me if you haven't heard anything in a while. Sorry again for the bombshell.
Rachel

Okay, here's the deal....while we are giving God thanks for my good news, please continue to pray for Rachel as she is going through this surgery.

I am extremely lucky to have so many people in my corner....

Thanks to you all...Much love,
Kelly