Sometimes it takes a while for the blessing in a situation to reveal itself, but I immediately recognized that the stay-at-home order could be good for me.
Without carpools, after-school activities, tutoring, errands and routine appointments, I have time to concentrate on my health.
That feels especially important because my test results took much longer than the 10 days originally promised. Those results would help determine the next step in my cancer treatment.
I tried to view the delay as extra time to prepare for whatever came next—and as time when I could protect my immune system during a pandemic.
A blessing.
I should also add that on some days—many days, actually—the word “cancer” leaves my mind. In its place, I find room for relaxing, watching, reading and simply being.
I’ve gradually regained my strength through walking, biking, a little tennis and even running a mile or two.
Last week, I finally received my results. I’m still absorbing the news.
My recurrence score was low, indicating that chemotherapy was unlikely to provide enough benefit to outweigh its risks and side effects.
No chemotherapy for me!
It was a surprise to all of us, including my doctors.
My treatment plan includes close monitoring, follow-up imaging as recommended and hormone therapy to reduce my risk of recurrence. At this moment, there is no evidence of cancer, and I am deeply grateful.
I still have a couple of surgeries ahead of me. I don’t yet know when they will happen, but I will share more when I do.
Until then, I have so much to be thankful for—and I’ve already gone through two bulk-sized boxes of thank-you notes!
Why me? Why Not? 
That is wonderful news! Hope you are still getting stronger every day! You are an amazing person! All the best to you and your family!
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Thanks so much for reading and being a big part of my story. I’d thank you in person but I’m trying to figure out your identity via your user name!
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I’m so happy to hear this great news.
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Praise God for good news. The best news!!! Prayers do work and will continue to be said for your family and you as you embark on the next steps/ surgeries, etc. you are amazing and strong and I am So proud of how much work you’ve done and how much progress you’ve obtained. Keep it up. Love you, Lisa!
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Amazing news! So excited to read about your recovery and that you are running again 😁😁
Keep healing friend
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Amazing news my friend. I will still keep you in my daily prayers and am so proud of how you have handled all this your a inspiration to all. I would not have made it thru any of it without being a complete mess. Your strong and a true inspiration to all. Love you my sista.
Kelli
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Praise God!
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You are doing great Lisa! Happy this time of rest is helping you!
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSS! I kept praying and praying that everything will be alright and it was. I love you aunt Lisa! Hopefully I can see you sooon!!!
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That is such wonderful news!!! I am so glad that you had this time to recover with your family close by too!
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