Yesterday’s scan results, paired with today’s appointment at the Alaska Women’s Cancer Center, brought the words I’ve been waiting to hear: I am officially in remission.
The Results
CT Scan (Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis): Clear — no evidence of disease.
Bloodwork: All in healthy ranges, including my tumor markers. CA125 = 5 (from 37,000+)
Exam: My doctor confirmed everything looks strong in recovery and healing.
These results mean my surgery, chemotherapy, and HIPEC did exactly what they were meant to do. My body responded, and right now there is no detectable cancer.
Next Steps
While remission is the milestone I’ve been striving toward, the journey doesn’t end here. At the end of October, I’ll begin taking a PARP inhibitor (Lymparza) as part of a research study. This study not only supports my own health, but also contributes valuable data to help other women facing the same diagnosis in the future.
What this means in practice:
Weekly bloodwork at the start of treatment, to closely monitor how my body responds. CT scans every three months, to ensure there’s no evidence of recurrence.
This is the “maintenance phase” — proactive care designed to extend remission and strengthen outcomes, while also pushing science forward for the next generation of ovarian cancer patients.
Gratitude
Hearing my doctor say the word remission was both grounding and overwhelming. It marks the end of one chapter — the hardest fight of my life — and the beginning of another: living fully, mindfully, and with hope for long-term healing.
I couldn’t have walked this journey without the circle of love that held me: my husband, my family, my friends, my fire community, and everyone who kept me lifted in prayer and encouragement. Your belief in me gave me strength when I had none left.
Most of all, I am thankful for the power of faith. Through every step of this journey, I’ve felt God’s presence carrying me. God is good.
Looking Ahead
The road continues, but for now I’m embracing this moment of victory. Remission doesn’t erase what I’ve been through, but it gives me the gift of time — to heal, to celebrate, to live with purpose.
Today, I honor every scar, every infusion, every prayer, and every ounce of fight that brought me here.
I am in remission. And I am deeply, humbly grateful.
Fireside with Sarah. 