Far too soon...

Xavier was telling me last night about his ideal woman: "I don't like girls with too many eyes, Mom...I only like ones with two ones."

No news. Good news?

Will and I went over to meet with my doctors at Beth Israel this afternoon. The ct scan is not as accurate without the contrast material, but as far as they could tell, it showed no new spreading of the cancer, which is good news (this is the first ct scan that hasn't shown quick growth). However, again with the limitations of my contrastless ct, there was also no obvious evidence of shrinkage either. This isn't too uncommon at this stage in the game--apparently the interleukin is still at work within me and the next few weeks will tell how effective it has been.

So, now, again, we are waiting. Three weeks from today, I will have another scan and depending on its results we decide what to do from there. If there is new growth we start looking into our other options; if there is some sort of stasis, they will want us to wait and watch to see what happens next; and finally, and hopefully, if there is shrinkage we will do another round of IL2.

On the other hand, they were quite pleased that I was off all of my medications and feeling very well. I didn't tell them about all my secret cures of mega vitamins, wheat germ and hefty doses of miraculous medals (though not in the ingested form) that are really doing the trick--I'll save those details for next visit. I hope you all are well. Thank you so much for your continued thoughts and prayers. With love.

Ct sans contrast

I had my ct this morning-without the contrast material that made me so sick last time. It seemed to go well (no odd clanking, banging noises, people bursting in yelling, or techs saying "Uh oh") though we won't get the results until I meet with my doctor next Tuesday. We'll let you know as soon as we hear.

Tilly Reading The Bravest Knight, and Ambivalence towards Lemons

It may seem that we're cruel, but she screamed every time we took the lemon away. :)

Probably too much information...

But I am pretty excited...my taste buds have just about grown back! Food has taste again! Life is good!

Also--and more importantly--if less tastefully--I just wanted to take some time and respond to your comments: Bill, my beloved student, GET OFF THIS BLOG, AND THE INTERNET, AND GO DO YOUR HOMEWORK! (Greg, you can stay.) Otherwise, thank you everyone for spending the time to check up on us and for leaving comments when you do. Will and I are constantly touched, amused and thrilled to know you've been here.

Overall, we are doing very well. I am feeling good. I've emerged from a full body peel like a shiny new snake. Will's back is finally feeling better. And Xavier and Tilly have discovered the joy of marching constantly and loudly around and around the circle of our apartment. I'm pretty sure the neighbors love that. I should have lots more to say about that but instead I am going to get those kids off to bed and go employ my new taste buds. If you need me now I'll be in the kitchen.

Hi ho!

I started back to teaching this week. I'll be covering two sections of English 01, twice a week. I am happy to be back in the classroom. And no worries; I am feeling really well. And beyond a little fall cold, Will and the kids are doing well too. Lots of love to you. Aimee