Day 28 - III beats IV

The oncologist just called. The biopsy results from the two 'rogue' suspect lymph nodes (in my neck and right side) are finally back.  NEGATIVE!!  Team Simpson celebrates a victory!!

Seems a little strange to be celebrating Stage III cancer, but it sure beats the complications of Stage IV and brightens the prognosis significantly!  A friend reminded me earlier this week that this battle is a marathon, not a sprint.  So, being Stage III instead of Stage IV is a major victory! 

Keep the good thoughts, prayers, and jokes coming!  Thank you all for your love and support.  It means so much and keeps us so positive.

The first session of chemotherapy kicked pretty hard for a few days.  However, I'm feeling much better now and only had a day and a half off of work this week. Learned a lot about how to manage the side effects and think that the next round will be easier.

Oh, and bald is beautiful... but chilly.  I'll be sporting all sorts of TCC, Mariners, Seahawks, South Kitsap, and Washington Husky hats and scarves this fall and winter. Maybe they will all do well just so I can stay in good fashion.  :-)

Tomorrow (Friday, September 13th) is the SKHS Football Home Opener.  GO WOLVES!!  Looking forward to a great game!