I saw my surgeon today in preparation for my surgery on Monday. He could hardly find the tumor because it has shrunk so much. He was excited that the chemo has done so well in shrinking the tumor that was chestnut-sized in September. I told him it was chemo working with lots of prayers and … Continue reading Shrunk tumor and lumpectomy
Month: November 2011
Giving thanks today
This Thanksgiving Day finds me grateful for so very much. For family and friends, especially a sister by my side when I most need her and her husband who understands and supports. For good food and a good appetite. For medical treatments and those who administer them with kindness and compassion. For the cat who … Continue reading Giving thanks today
No rituals
No news has been good news after blood work, so when I didn't get a call Friday telling me I need to have more blood-thinning shots, that was a relief. I had three days of no needles last week, and since my surgeon rescheduled my appointment this Tuesday to next Tuesday, I don't have any … Continue reading No rituals
Almost like a vacation
I'm starting three days of no appointments, no needles, no new chemo. Three days when I can rest and relax and get ready for the next appointments. It's almost like a short vacation, a three-day weekend. I'm still weak but feeling a little stronger each day. I've not felt faint since Friday, and I can … Continue reading Almost like a vacation
Rough week after Chemo #4. . . and grace
I'm still learning not to have expectations. I'd hoped that by now, over a week after Chemo #4, I'd be starting to feel better, stronger, but I haven't. I can tell that the thrombosis is improving, but I've felt especially weak and have felt faint several times the past couple of days. My blood counts … Continue reading Rough week after Chemo #4. . . and grace
Unpredictable
This post will be shorter since I'm taking time from when my arm should be raised to type instead. My healing path is unpredictable, with the latest being a thrombosis diagnosis yesterday. I had right arm pain and swelling Sunday night, and it was still there yesterday morning, so I called my oncologist's office. They … Continue reading Unpredictable
Seeing docs & last chemo of this round
The first of the good news is that I had my last chemo of this round and am feeling better this morning. I had a power surge at 5:30 AM and couldn't sleep, so I finally got up. It's unpredictable as to how each chemo affects me, other than every evening after the chemo I … Continue reading Seeing docs & last chemo of this round
eddies and currents 