I had a CT/PET scan yesterday. I cried my way through the radioactive sugar injection, feeling that I was spent. My needle phobias were mostly cured by a hypnotist so it must have been that darn radioactive sugar cube. (Now my clever mind has turned to my nose to protest... I gag and yes, vomit when I enter a the cancer center or now, as it fully develops, use soap that disinfects).
But just before scan, I had a moment alone. I looked at myself in the mirror and suddenly smiled.
"It's over." I said to myself very clearly. And somehow I knew it was.
Today I met with my doctors. Scan clear. And no more chemo. We decided that I have done enough, handled it, and now we're all moving on.
Good work, body.
brilliant, brilliant, brilliant news! So happy for you Renee!
Posted by: karoline | June 02, 2010 at 11:24 PM
Great news Renee looking foward to seeing you all in Hawaii later in the year
Posted by: Charlie and Elizabeth | June 03, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Wonderful news!!
Posted by: Sandy | June 03, 2010 at 03:52 AM
AWESOME. I am thrilled for you and your family. I wish you the smoothest of sailing as you make the trek back to Normal! :)
Posted by: brigita | June 03, 2010 at 05:57 AM
Time to find fun things to vomit about
Posted by: Nathalie | June 03, 2010 at 07:08 AM
"All things are well, all manner of things are well."
Wonderful news! A celebration is in order. So happy for you all.
Posted by: Aunt Boonie | June 03, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Even though Ellen told me the joyous news yesterday on the phone and then by email I can't help crying, sitting here at my computer. I feel like I am at your graduation,this being the season and all. I am so, so happy for all of you. Here's to finishing your book, growing your family and blogging about whatever moves you if you have time. I love you all in sickness and in health.
Posted by: Barbara | June 03, 2010 at 09:25 AM
I am so very happy for you! This corner of Brooklyn cheers you, cheers you, and cheers you again!
I am remembering a song my grandfather would sing:
The strife is o’er, the battle done;
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph has begun: Alleluia!
I love you very much. You are in my heart always.
xoxo
Lilo
Posted by: Lilo | June 03, 2010 at 05:08 PM
Champagne, champagne, did I say champagne? Celebrating you, your faith, your strength, and your unbelievable ability to touch. I raise my glass!!!
Posted by: Catrine | June 03, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Where's the "like" button on this thing?
Posted by: Lucie | June 03, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Yahoo! I'm so happy for you and so proud of you!
Posted by: Kris Kelly | June 04, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Hooray!! Such excellent news Renee!
Posted by: Juliet Lally | June 05, 2010 at 07:08 AM
sending you continued energy of love and strength.....hope to see you soon....
guilan
Posted by: guilan | June 05, 2010 at 04:14 PM
Slacky, You have done it!! I knew you could beat this ugly C and you have done it. You have had a fantastic attitude, tremendous guts, a super family at your side, an outstanding support system, and many goals to reach throughout the ordeal. YOU DID IT. Tears continue to come to me as I think about the journey you have had and the bright future that awaits you. Can't wait to toast with you with our great champagne. When we do David will be toasting with us from the moon while we toast here on earth!!!. All my unconditional love. Mom
Posted by: Babu | June 07, 2010 at 09:25 PM
Happy New Year! Happiness and success in 2011.
Posted by: Rental | January 16, 2011 at 06:39 AM