I know that I have told you all that I would keep you updated as I could. I do have good days and some not so good days--but no super super bad days as of yet. I got my second round of chemo this week which finished up on Wed. and will continue to get that 3 days in a row every 3 weeks for 4 more rounds.. I also started radiation this past Monday and will receive that 2x daily for 3 1/2 weeks.
I did get a good report from the radiation oncologist as he reported to us that the tumor has already begun to shrink, which is very good news this early in the treatment.
Last week I felt pretty yucky--white blood count was low and received daily shots of leukine for that. Then I slept the whole weekend away and when labs were drawn on this past Monday it was found that I was anemic with a hgb. of 9.8--since my insurance pays for procrit I was give a dose of that--and felt great by that evening--it works well and fast.
Of course I no longer have hair--and darling hubby took me today and we purchased a cranial prosthesis aka a wig. Insurance will pay for that. It is a little lighter than my real color, and I have a feeling that when my real hair comes back it may get dyed to this color as I like it very much.
All in all for the most part I am holding up pretty well--Our God is taking good care of Dave and I.
Dave also is doing well and is such a great support to myself and I don't know what I would do without him.
I truly hope that I remembered to tell you all everything that I wanted to--if not until next time.
Where I'd Rather Be
About Me
- Chris
- I am married to my second husband. We have been together Since 1986 and married since 1997. I raised 4 children as a single mom. I have 8 grandsons, 2 grandaughters. Ages 1 to 17. I was raised in suburbia with houses close together and have lived in a small farm community for the last 20 years and love it!! My husband was also married before and raised 4 of his own 2 boys and 2 girls. He has 2 grandkids--one boy and one girl. The grandson has returned from his second tour in Iraq. thank you God.
Me in 1967
That Was Then
My Husband and I
This Is Now
Our Grandson Is A Marine
Our Grandson
Safely Home From Iraq--Woohoo!!
13 comments:
Chris: So glad to hear the update and you are having some good days. Continue ot rest and be pampered. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I glad to read your update and hear that you are holding up good. Can I crochet something for you? Please hang in there!!
It's so good to hear from you, I often wonder how your doing. I'm very glad to hear your responding to your treatments so well.
God bless you and your hubby and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
You are in my prayers! I heard of your cancer treatment from Grace and I'm so glad I can add my prayers to those of many others. Not having any super bad days is good news. Thanks for the update and the good news. Bless you!
I will keep you in my prayers.
Grace mentioned you on her blog today--and I just wanted to say that I'll be saying a prayer for you to get through this journey and come out great on the other end of it! God bless!
I found you from your comment on Jane's blog, and wanted you to know I'll pray for you, and wish the best for you. I'm glad things are going well for you so far. Take care, and keep strong in your faith!
Just checking your blog to see if there is anything else posted aside from the email updates. I am thinking of you all the time and hope you're okay. XO
Learned of your struggles from http://smariek.blogspot.com/
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Glad to read your blog and know that your tumor is shrinking. Told the chaplin here and he said to tell you we shall continue to pray for you and he was glad to hear the good news. Grndmb12
Hugs, kisses, prayers and much to you and your family.
Hugs, kisses, prayers and much to you and your family.
Thanks for taking the time to give us an update. This is good news indeed, to hear that the treatment is effective.
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