Keith Martin

When we got to the doctor's office today, we were both very anxious. Dr. Berry came in and said, "So, the scans look good...have you seen the reports?" "No" we replied. "Oh, well, there's nothing there." "Nothing?" we asked. "No, no evidence of cancer, and the pulminary embolism is gone. Everything looks good." I found myself suddenly fast forwarding through the past 13 months with all that has happened to us, and wondering if it could really be possible that it was over. I guess with cancer it's never really "over," but right now this is a really good place to be.

He is still suffering from a few side effects of all of the chemo, so there are still a few things to work on, but those words, "NO CANCER EVIDENT" are a beautiful thing!!

He is officially in remission, and will have another scan in 3 mos, then every 6 mos for 2 years, then once a year. Thank you so much for all of your prayers!

Friday, August 20

Okay, so I understand some of you are going into withdrawals because I am not updating this each day!! I was talking to my sweet sister-in-law today, and she said, "It's like one of my favorite TV shows has been canceled...I check your blog for updates every morning!" That is so very sweet and very humbling, but I am thankful to say that our life has slipped back into the "normal" range...not a lot to talk about that would be colorful and interesting! But, I will say, after the last year, I know how to be very, very thankful for a normal life.

PET scan and CT scan are complete. We will find out the results at a 9:30 am doctor appt. on Monday morning. We are both a little anxious about it, but pray that our life can stay normal! I promise to update here as soon as we know something!

Friday, August 13

Keith went today for the PET scan. We both had to admit last night that we are nervous. We have thought this journey was over several times already, only to find that the cancer was not all the way gone. So, today we are praying for the accuracy of the test, for the accuracy of the radiologist reading the test, and that all the cancer will be gone!!

Tuesday, August 10

For those of you that are still checking on us through this, we received word that Keith's scans will be this Friday and next Monday. The PET scan will be on Friday, and the CT on Monday. Our doctor should have the results back on Friday, August 20, and our appointment with him is scheduled for the following Monday. So, on August 23 we should have some information as to what all is going on inside of him. Please pray with us that all the cancer is gone!