In the early days the oncologist would get me to do a CT scan if the ca125 was creeping up in consecutive 3 monthly visits. For example it may have been 6, then 12 and then 20. That was enough to say it was back. I’ve had so many scans because it has been 15 years since I was diagnosed. I have always visited a doctor every 3 months, never been longer than that, even when I have been in remission.
In terms of teaching, I also teach different levels of Mathematics to the 17/18 year old students. I love both Chemistry and Mathematics, but Chemistry is definitely my passion and the whole school knows me for it!
My treatment is at the Sydney Adventist Hospital in Sydney, Australia. There’s an Integrated Cancer Centre there that is where all involved, even some that don’t know me, get together and discuss individual cases. I know I’ve been the subject of discussion quite a few times over the years. I’m very thankful for the care that I have received from everyone there.