Getting Better & Chemo

After drugs, rest and very little moving around, the port site is finally starting to settle down.  It still looks a bit angry at the incision but I've been assured by everyone that it will be better.  Getting ready Monday and Tuesday morning for appointments was a challenge, but we did it.  Ed has been a great help and I think he's soon ready for vacation, as is Tim and Kim.  Don't know what I'd do without the three of them.

Monday saw Dr. Hong and my chemo will start on Nov 9th.  He's giving me a few weeks to rest and continue to let my body heal.  I'm grateful for that.

Tuesday saw Dr. Gates and the tube was finally removed.  It never caused any pain and even removing it was nothing at all.  Just couldn't believe the amount of 'tubing' that was inside me.

With the mastectomy, the tumor and any cancer cells were completely removed along with two cancerous lymph nodes.  The plan now is to kill any cells that may be lurking around with the chemo and, for good measure, zap me with some radiation.

There have been days where I felt that cancer was taking away who I am….. I won't let that happen.  It's the outpouring of love and concern from everyone that keeps me going.

Thank you for the continued encouragement that I feel every single day.

Love you all
Linda