Tuesday, 8/21/2012, I had an appointment to have my right knee checked. This is the knee that has the revised prosthesis. Last summer I wore a cast allowing the knee to heal from the serious staph infection. This summer I have been using a walker and wearing a cast to avoid falling. Yesterday the doctor told me I must continue to use a walker and he issued me an identical brace to wear. He agreed to 4 weeks of physical therapy which MIGHT strengthen my leg. It will definitely not eliminate the brace or walker. I want to try it even though I will not accomplish much. He plainly explained that I will have to use the brace and walker for the rest of my life.
My sphere radiation treatments are completed. Now I'm waiting to allow them to do their work. September 17 I have both a CT and a PET scan. On October 3, I return to the radiation oncologist to hear the results of these tests. I have no idea what will be suggested next. These treatments were for my liver lesions which have been present since my first diagnosis in April 2010. They had become active and were seen by the surgeon who removed my gall bladder. He took photographs of them and suggested I go to my oncologist.
Currently I have NO PAIN, which is wonderful. I am tired but it is explained by the accumulation of chemo therapy, numerous anesthetics, surgeries, etc.
I truly believe God has allowed me to continue to live to witness that you can live beyond your "predicted prognosis". I am to explain to others suffering from pancreatic cancer stage IV that God is with them, pray for them, and encourage them.
I appreciate all the prayers which have been prayed for me.
Prayerfully,
Barbara
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