Chemotheraphy #7 means I am on the second half of treatments for now--out of 12. As usual I am sleepy and wobbly, but will get stronger each day.
I went to oncology rehabilitation today--an exercise program that will help me get back some strength and conquer fatigue. I look forward to going again in a week, and seeing how I do 10 days after a chemo treatment.
Something I haven't done in a very long time is eat at a restaurant--the last time was on the trip back from Texas in early March. Food is such a problem because I don't have much of an appetite and add gluten-free into the mix. Anyway, I have ventured out to two restaurants in the last week. I need to order something small and predictable. It's fun to socialize with people most of all.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Just an Update
I'm sorry to take so long to catch up on my blog. I know I have a lot of followers, and I love you and appreciate your devotion.
Last week we were delighted to have old friends from Wuerzburg visit us, Stan and Ann Fraze, who now live in Indiana.We had such a wonderful visit. Ann cooked for us, and they both watched me go from hydration treatments. We also took a day to visit Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park, one of my favorite places. John pushed me in the wheelchair up and down Elkhorn Avenue, and we saw lots of elk and snow in the park. A wonderful day!
I am continuing hydration threee times a week, so I am in good shape to receive chemotherapy. In fact, I just returned from a hydration appointment. I am more and more active--last week I went to my evening book club, which was a first since I don't go out much in the evenings because I have an early bedtime. Last night we went to a "Living History" presentation put on by the library. It was Louisa Mae Allcott, and I just happen to be reading Little Women, so it was quite interesting. We gadabouts are going out again tonight--we are going to a monthly pinochle gathering--something we haven't done since January. I have visitors, but it is fun to see people I haven't seen in a long time.
Last week we were delighted to have old friends from Wuerzburg visit us, Stan and Ann Fraze, who now live in Indiana.We had such a wonderful visit. Ann cooked for us, and they both watched me go from hydration treatments. We also took a day to visit Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park, one of my favorite places. John pushed me in the wheelchair up and down Elkhorn Avenue, and we saw lots of elk and snow in the park. A wonderful day!
I am continuing hydration threee times a week, so I am in good shape to receive chemotherapy. In fact, I just returned from a hydration appointment. I am more and more active--last week I went to my evening book club, which was a first since I don't go out much in the evenings because I have an early bedtime. Last night we went to a "Living History" presentation put on by the library. It was Louisa Mae Allcott, and I just happen to be reading Little Women, so it was quite interesting. We gadabouts are going out again tonight--we are going to a monthly pinochle gathering--something we haven't done since January. I have visitors, but it is fun to see people I haven't seen in a long time.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Chemo #6 is over--halfway there!
Chemo #6 went smoothly, especially after my appointment witht the oncologist. He had the results from yesterday's PET scan, and my cancer has shrunk in all areas! It was interesting and exciting to see the photographic comparison--how clear it is to see what was there in March, and what is smaller now.
I am a little wobbly and weak from chemo, but John and I just did our cul-de-sac walk (13 houses) and that went okay. Another side effect from chemo is neuropathy--prickly fingers, toes, and mouth from something too cold. That side effect is strongest just after chemo.
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers so far! You are all part of my happiness and celebration today!
I am a little wobbly and weak from chemo, but John and I just did our cul-de-sac walk (13 houses) and that went okay. Another side effect from chemo is neuropathy--prickly fingers, toes, and mouth from something too cold. That side effect is strongest just after chemo.
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers so far! You are all part of my happiness and celebration today!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Waiting Time
This is an-inbetween chemo week, so I slowly get a little stronger after the punch of chemo. Two days after chemo last week, I spent the day with lots of naps, not normal for me. As usual, I'm waiting for the next chemo on Tuesday. Monday I have a PET SCAN, which will show where the cancer is and we will compare it to the one from early March. Hope to see changes!
As the weather here turns to summer, John has had me walk up and down the cul-de-sac each day or evening, trying to build up my strength. I am getting stronger.
Tonight I am doing something I haven't done in several months: going to my evening book club. My bedtime now is pretty early, so staying out late will be an experiment. Hope I don't fall asleep during book club!
As the weather here turns to summer, John has had me walk up and down the cul-de-sac each day or evening, trying to build up my strength. I am getting stronger.
Tonight I am doing something I haven't done in several months: going to my evening book club. My bedtime now is pretty early, so staying out late will be an experiment. Hope I don't fall asleep during book club!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Round #5 of Chemo
Yesterday was round 5, which went smoothly. I am feeling a lot weaker today. After last week's blood transfusion, I was feeling a lot more strength. But the chemo is doing a battle in my body--which I welcome--but I feel the change.
Today I went to one of my book clubs, and I enjoyed a discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. This is a book I read over a year ago, and recommended to the club. Now after a re-reading, the book has even more meaning because of the impact on medical research. Read it!
While typing this, my fingers have been tingling due to neuropathy, a result of the chemo, so I will end now.
Today I went to one of my book clubs, and I enjoyed a discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. This is a book I read over a year ago, and recommended to the club. Now after a re-reading, the book has even more meaning because of the impact on medical research. Read it!
While typing this, my fingers have been tingling due to neuropathy, a result of the chemo, so I will end now.
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