August 14, 2022
I’ve been delaying getting my teeth cleaned. Yes, I know, a healthy mouth means a healthy heart but my heart hasn’t been the number one concern. First, it was Covid and my March 2020 cleaning was cancelled. When I got the notice that it was once again safe to visit my dentist, my nausea was so awful that the thought of sitting with my mouth propped open for an hour brought on anxiety dreams. But six years of chemo caught up with my teeth and my two front uppers as well as the lowers began to chip. This was not a good look. I knew what was coming, they were going to take one look at my mouth and declare a massive overhaul. If I’m totally honest, I wasn’t sure how much longer I was going to need teeth so I’d need significant convincing for this to be a sound investment. I was ready for the “just make sure I can smile without embarrassment” discussion. Then I got my scan results from last Thursday’s PET/CT.
First line from the IMPRESSIONS section:
“Excellent treatment response with near resolution of all FDG avid malignancy. “
The tears of relief were instantaneous as Jim and I embraced each other, shocked at the turn of events and overjoyed with the reality of the findings. “Near resolution” means that there are a few spots that show a bit bright but the vast majority of the metastasis is gone or shrank significantly with virtually no activity.
I’m still pinching myself, astounded by the significance of this report. My cancer symptoms had disappeared shortly after beginning the new treatment but the scan offers validation. Yes, I am still dealing with side effects but the scales most definitely tipped towards life and I am overwhelmed with gratitude.
It’s affirmative. I’m going to need my teeth for a while longer.
The Insightful Breath 
Awesome news .❤️ Dancing for joy on the opposite side of the world . Sending a huge koala hug 💕🐨💕
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Yay!! Such good news! You are a warrior!
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This brings happy tears to my eyes. Prayers do get answered.
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Prayers do get answered. Thank you for the smile sharing this news brings.
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Sooner or later everybody gets his or her day in the sunshine. Thank God your turn finally came up. Enjoy it, you deserve it 😎 Get those teeth in order, you’ve got a lot more smiling to do. 😁
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I am so excited for you and Jim.
When I can come and give you a big hug, let me know💕💕
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Oh sweetheart.. so so happy for you all..Lene, Jim, little Ben and most especially YOU!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌺☮️😎
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Oh baby!?❤️❤️😎
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Yahoo, Peggy! Miracles do happen and is particularly deserving with you. Now, go get those teeth fixed!!!
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Woohoo!!! this is TEEEthRIFIC news!!! I am so happy for you all. Get those teeth fixed and post a beautiful smile for us all to see and smile along with.
Late last year my grandson was doing a school project and he had to interview me and he asked what I saw for my future and it was a bit of a shock to me to realise that I had actually given up on seeing a future for myself. I’m happy to say I amended that quick smart! Sounds like you were a bit similar – get those teeth fixed you’re going to need them – sending much love and happiness to you and yours love Julie Zocchi
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