Tuesday was #9 chemo--getting to be routine. Yesterday I had the chemo pump removed , as usual, two days after the treatment, has a brain MRI, and my oncology rehabilitation--a busy, busy day. No time for anything but naps and eating in between.I don't have the results from the MRI yet--will post as soon as I hear.
Megan, our oldest daughter, is flying in tonight for a week-long visit!! WE are all excited about this!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Home without any excitement
Hello, faithful readers, Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I am still the same, a little wobbly and vomiting this week from accumulated chemo. Now I am taking another anti-nausea pill and it seems to be helping.
Hair: everytime I comb my hair, I lose a half dozen hairs. My surgeon told me about the thinning hair. I hope I have some left when chemo is over!
Chemo # 9 next Tuesday.
Hair: everytime I comb my hair, I lose a half dozen hairs. My surgeon told me about the thinning hair. I hope I have some left when chemo is over!
Chemo # 9 next Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Chemo # 8
Chemo #8 was yesterday. I count each one as a milestone, and now have only four to go. We always meet with my oncologist on chemo days, and yesterday he said to have another PET scan right before my 10th chemo. That will be about August 8. Of course, looking at the PET scans is exciting, especially to see shrinking tumors. It helps to see the effects of the chemo and everything else I've been going through. I am weak and wobbly from yesterday's chemo.
I have been slowly losing weight and the oncologist wants me to actually try to gain weight which is difficult as my taste buds are not working as normal because of the chemo and therefore my appetite is less than normal. I have had to start thinking about buying new clothes as most of my clothes are now too large.
I have been slowly losing weight and the oncologist wants me to actually try to gain weight which is difficult as my taste buds are not working as normal because of the chemo and therefore my appetite is less than normal. I have had to start thinking about buying new clothes as most of my clothes are now too large.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Chemo #7
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.
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.
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!
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