Had another treatment on Friday, could be one of my last of this kind of chemo, depending on PET scan results after March 5. I never really know what to hope for...no more chemo? That might mean it's not working anymore, so we don't want that...more chemo? that might mean the current one stopped working, don't want that...tough to know what to wish for:)
Little bit of a rough day yesterday, flushed, nauseated, very tired, but woke up today feeling fine, so couldn't whine for long.
Nothing new to report, same numb/tingly issues with my hands and feet, little swollen from the lovely steroids, and always ready for a nap!
Hoping to go for a massage this week sometime, off to have dinner with my sissies now. Happy Sunday!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Is toxic bad???
hi!:) I had my most recent chemo treatment on Friday (i've lost track of how many that is, now!) and ended up receiving a lower dose than I've had so far. I've been having some side effects that make the onco people nervous; toenails falling off, numb/sleepy/painful toes and feet, inability to grip my coffee cup safely. All of these are signs that the poison they're pumping into me to kill the bad stuff is having some toxic side effects, so they reduced the strength by 20%. My doc says it should still be as effective (which of course made me say, "then why didn't we do 80% all along?" and made her roll her eyes;)) I'm still able to interpret, the moneymakers are still fully functional!!
What else? My right femur is still bothering me, i'm still limping around and feeling foolish, but i'm dealing, and looking forward to spring when i don't also have to deal with the wind and the cold. Next up is a pet scan, then we will decide what treatment to pursue next. Best case scenario, they put me back on an oral med and pretend I'm not sick again:) Possible they will suggest i stay on this chemo as long as it's still working, possible this one has stopped working and they will want me to try another chemo...just hafta wait and see:)
My dad sent me a little metavivor pin! So sweet and he has one too! woohoo, go metavivors! Now I'm exhausted...naptime.
Keep sending me positive vibes, and i love hearing from you!
What else? My right femur is still bothering me, i'm still limping around and feeling foolish, but i'm dealing, and looking forward to spring when i don't also have to deal with the wind and the cold. Next up is a pet scan, then we will decide what treatment to pursue next. Best case scenario, they put me back on an oral med and pretend I'm not sick again:) Possible they will suggest i stay on this chemo as long as it's still working, possible this one has stopped working and they will want me to try another chemo...just hafta wait and see:)
My dad sent me a little metavivor pin! So sweet and he has one too! woohoo, go metavivors! Now I'm exhausted...naptime.
Keep sending me positive vibes, and i love hearing from you!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Relay for Life
Hi! So, this is my week off, my little breakski from chemo, plus i went for a massage with Ginny this morning AND ate 2 chocolate peanut butter brownies!! It doesn't get any better!! I'm feeling well, happy to have a weekend in front of me.
My friend Kayla from work asked if she could walk in my honor for the Relay for Life in Henrietta this year - I'm floored, she's such a sweetheart, and i'm so honored to be one of the people she's walking for. Please check out her page at
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12EA?px=15598239&pg=personal&fr_id=36544
and provide any support you can- you can even walk with her if you're up to the challenge! I got a luminary for my sissy who has cancer and for my grandfather, who died of cancer when I was 10. It's a cool idea, they put messages on the luminaries and they light up the night at the ceremony June 9-10. I'll be there - hope to see you there as well!!
My friend Kayla from work asked if she could walk in my honor for the Relay for Life in Henrietta this year - I'm floored, she's such a sweetheart, and i'm so honored to be one of the people she's walking for. Please check out her page at
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12EA?px=15598239&pg=personal&fr_id=36544
and provide any support you can- you can even walk with her if you're up to the challenge! I got a luminary for my sissy who has cancer and for my grandfather, who died of cancer when I was 10. It's a cool idea, they put messages on the luminaries and they light up the night at the ceremony June 9-10. I'll be there - hope to see you there as well!!
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