Quick Update:

I had a scan last Friday and because it was the first scan since I stopped chemo and started the new treatment, I was anxious to get the results on Monday.  It didn't help that I've had some aches and pains in my bones and an odd sensation in my liver.  The (very) good news is my scan was stable and I'm breathing easier today.  There's still one stubborn spot on my liver, but it's small and hasn't changed in a long time. Thank you for all of your prayers and support.

I probably have chemo related arthritis and I'm likely feeling scar tissue in my liver.  It's funny how your perspective changes -- that actually sounds okay to me!  I wouldn't choose it on it's own, but it's much better than hearing my tumors have returned. 

I was thinking last night that if I had to go back to chemotherapy this soon, it would be really hard.  Among other things, my eyebrows and lashes have just started growing back and my hair has barely had a chance. How unfair would that be?

I also realized that even if the Tamoxifen wasn't working, I wouldn't be back to "square one" and probably wouldn't go back to the intense treatment schedule I was on.  Thankfully, I don't need to worry about that for a while.  Good thing -- I'm ready to get back to our busy summer. 

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