I’ve been meaning to post an update for quite some time now, but life or my memory has gotten in the way time and time again. At least I can say that no news is good news. 😁

I had my first PET scan in about a year at the end of September, and then met with my oncologist. There were a couple areas that showed uptake, but they both turned out to be plain old inflammation. My lungs also continue to show uptake, but it’s almost exactly the same as one year ago, so that’s good. The reason for the ongoing uptake in my lungs is due to smoking. And although I’ve decreased how much I smoke, I still haven’t quit. So I’ve recommitted to smoking cessation by starting a medication, wearing patches, and have set a quit date of on or before December 4th. I have another scan and oncology appointment in late December, so I’m hoping we’ll see the amount of uptake decrease. I will post an update at that time  

Life marches on, and I try to take it one day at a time. It’s strange to look back and see how my conception of “normal” has changed. Yes, I have cancer, but it’s become just another facet of my life at this point. And maybe that’s why posting an update hasn’t been a priority. 🤷🏼‍♀️ All that I really know is how incredibly grateful I am for my family, loved ones, and friends.