doctors' prognosis

kkstef said:

What a trip, Mary Ann
Mary Ann, sorry for the SLOW response. I am awed by the rigor (and commitment) of your training for your trip. You obviously worked very hard to get in shape! I am thinking I need to "Up" my exercise schedule as don't think I am pushing myself as much as I need to really reach my potential. I can see improvement, but definitely think I need to "crank it up" a notch. You are amazing...a true inspiration!!

I did request a Vit D and C-RP on my last visit to my GP...both were fine, although I understand they are suggesting that Vit D be closer to 50 than the current "norm". My C-RP was well within normal range. (I am thinking Claudia had suggested a c-rp test. I recently heard a naturopathic physician speak and she said that Vit D should be run every year and she also indicated that the new level should be more like 50. I FORGOT to ask her about Essiac tea....did you ever find out any more info pro/con from the Dr. Weil article I had mentioned??

Will be sending your big hugs on the 19th when you see your oncologist and hoping you are NED forever!!

Karen

Hi Karen
I'm sorry - I have not been on this site for awhile. Thanks for your kind words. I am not quite the exercise queen without a goal to work toward. I guess I need to plan another crazy vacation. I will change my picture to one from the trip- I just thought of that.

Re: testing. What is a Vit D??? Never heard of it. My check-up was moved to the 2nd (see how important I am to the practice!!! Hmmmm). I won't know results till then - I got the C-RP, HE4 and CA125 and have my fingers crossed. I'll keep you posted.

I have not learned more about Essiac. My 42 YO friend with breast cancer - that I got it for - died recently. So I have now buried 2 friends (both breast cancer) since I was diagnosed.

Thanks, Karen. I send you lots of hugs - Mary Ann