Another week before getting chemo #3. The blood counts were slightly higher, but still in the low range, and I don't feel as if I'm making much progress in feeling better. Getting chemo this week would drop all my counts lower again and it was up to me if I wanted to wait. Ed and Tim agreed it was a good idea to let my body recoup another week and see how I do. Saturday…
Chemo# 3 didn't happen. With my blood counts still low, Dr. Hong suggested I take another week to let my body rest. I was two thumbs up for that! Even after getting my last treatment 25% weaker, it didn't make a difference in the fatigue I had every day. If blood work is okay on Monday, we'll go ahead with the chemo which Dr. Hong is going to reduce another 25%. I joked that soon…
Two weeks ago, Chemo #1 went well and for two days I felt great and thought this was just too easy…. then reality hit and I was down and out for the count. It took seven days of fatigue before I was able to get up and do anything at all. That’s why there was no update in the journal and it was difficult to send emails to let folks know I was ok. Never…
Had a blood test, saw Dr. Hong and was cleared to start chemo. Three hours later, I'm home and feeling okay. My nurse was Kathy, who I remembered from Ed going through all his treatments. She explained everything as she was doing it and let me know what to expect in the days and weeks to come. Tomorrow I get the shot to boost my white cell count and then have two weeks to rest…
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…
A quick post to let everyone know I'm doing better today. After three days of only discomfort with the port site, I ended up going to the ER in an ambulance on Friday. Any slight movement caused a sharp stabbing pain that wouldn't subside and Ed finally convinced me I needed to go. With no specific diagnosis, it was determined there is probably a blood blister near the port 'button' that gets aggravated when I…
On Tuesday had the port inserted and it's been more of a discomfort than the mastectomy procedure. First, I think they gave me too much dope and I was out for two days Then, I think they had to sit on my chest to put in the port because my ribs are really sore. Had a temperature off and on but after Ed's calls to the center, they assured him Tylenol will help and not…
Every day brings me closer to feeling stronger and getting ready for the chemo. As I’ve been told, I can’t expect to feel the same level of energy that I’m used to….. boy, is that the truth. Most of the time my body wants to be in a resting position and watching TV. I’m grateful for not having one bit of pain so, for now, I’ll take it easy and get ready for the fight.…
Hello everyone! I’m back and feeling really good. Truly thought I would be bedridden for a few days, but I feel like I’m ready to mop a floor or two! Haven’t needed any pain meds, but the Oxy’s are handy if I need them. The pathology report said they removed more tumor which was part of the original one. The margins were clear this time. Out of the eleven lymph nodes removed, only two showed…
Good morning everyone. Got word this morning that Linda will be leaving the hospital and returning home early this afternoon. She will soon be resting in her own bed. I read all the journal comments to her yesterday which made her smile, thank you all for your comments and well wishes.