September 11, 2018 Counting the red devil infusions I have had 11 chemo treatments in all and have 5 more to go! Feels amazing to know I am more than half way there. Went to chemo today and met with the Physician Assistant named Darren. He’s really nice. He said my Neutrophil count (the whiteContinue reading “Getting there!”
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Andi goes to preschool!
September 6, 2018 Andi had her first day of preschool today!! This little girl has been by my side for the past 3 years. It was so sad to let her go this morning but boy was she ready. When Jamie and I told her it was time for us to leave she said “OKContinue reading “Andi goes to preschool!”
Relieved
September 4, 2018 After speaking with my oncologist last week about possibly having to stop chemo my mind started racing. I was questioning how that would affect my prognosis which made me start thinking about my prognosis! Ugh I try not to go there. I was very emotional for a couple of days. I rememberContinue reading “Relieved”
Confused. Possibly stop chemo early?!
August 28, 2018 Went to chemo yesterday. My white blood cell counts remain low and barely increased from last week. Due to this I will be getting injections, one today and one tomorrow to hopefully increase them. The past few days I have had really bad numbness in my hands and feet. My legs beingContinue reading “Confused. Possibly stop chemo early?!”
Low neutrophil count & starting to really look like a cancer patient…
August 23, 2018 I went in for an infusion on Monday and after my Oncologist reviewed my blood work he said we need to skip chemo this week. My neutrophil count (a type of white blood cell that is crucial in fighting infection) was way too low. This impairs the immune system and can leadContinue reading “Low neutrophil count & starting to really look like a cancer patient…”
Taxol & Physical therapy
August 16, 2018 Starting to get a routine being on TaxolMonday= Chemo day which I typically sleep through because of the Benadryl.Tuesday= Steroids kick in. I literally go a million miles a minute. Had a toothbrush out scrubbing baseboards at 9pm one night. Jamie was concerned LOLWednesday= Symptoms! Numbness and tingling in my hands andContinue reading “Taxol & Physical therapy”
Good luck Alicia
August 9, 2018 My cousin Alicia is running in the Elliot/Cigna race tonight! She sent me a picture of her wearing pink socks that said “Kpowpow” on the back. It made my day!! Thanks for representing girl! Love you 😘
Responding well to chemo!
August 8, 2018 I had a follow up appointment with Dr. Patel yesterday. She said she couldn’t feel the tumor at all when palpating the area. YAY! She is very happy with how I am responding to chemo. I am so happy!! 😊
See ya Lebanon & OUCH sis!
August 6, 2018 Went to chemo today! I had Jamie stay home with the kids and my Mom and Sister took turns hanging out with me. I am officially transferring down to Manch. LOVE my nurse/team so far. And going to Lebanon reminds me of the red devil, gives me so much anxiety, makes meContinue reading “See ya Lebanon & OUCH sis!”
Surfing helps neuropathy!
August 5, 2018 First off I want to say Happy Birthday to my Mom! It was her birthday yesterday 😊 Thanks for being by my side since day one! Don’t know what I would do without your love and support! I love you so much! We ended up going to the lake and spent thisContinue reading “Surfing helps neuropathy!”
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