OH BOY, THAT CHEMO!! I guess the good news is that chemo sure was working because my body was beat to heck by it. The usual drugs that block the nausea receptors did not work in me so I am just coming out of a 24/7 nauseous state since last Friday…long week. So, let’s hope for two good weeks before that next ‘cocktail’ is scheduled to be mixed.
We also found out that my cancer is a very fast moving type. Since that last Ct scan (post-surgery) until now, the cancer has already moved into my liver—but only a little bit. Dr Choong says, “The faster the cancer moves, the easier it falls.” So it is a race right now. This advancement means an additional two rounds of chemotherapy (total 6) and the addition of another chemo drug.
My social life still pretty much sucks! Thanks for keeping all the cards coming, I am not usually able to sit and read a book so the cards are very welcome during my inhouse time. I still have to stay somewhat secluded so my immune system stays healthy, I cannot handle germs at this time in the cycle…so hugs from a far to each of you!! But I am checking email again and returning all that I can. Feel free to send your PICTURE and I’ll put it up on the refrigerator with your cheery card and prayerful message!
Love to you all and a HAPPY 19th BIRTHDAY to ABBEY Steinle on 2/22/09!! You were a great help to me this week!!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Chemotherapy 1 Down---3 to go
It was a busy week in my recovery. I had a port implanted for all the future blood draws, ct scan dye injections and for all the chemotherapy and associated drugs they need to use. This port insures they never miss the target and leaves both arms available to do anything I want to do for all those hours...or just sleep and be able to bend your arm. I am also receiving some PT services for the muscle damage left behind from the lung removal and the excessive tension and stress on muscles across my shoulders and back....Donna Butz and YOGA, here I come!!
One thing I didn't fit much of any in this week was work! Needed most of my time for recovery.
As far as the actual chemotherapy, it went fine. They have these drugs almost perfected to avoid all the old nasty side effects, so it’s only the mental you must conquer. Tim was along and my sister, Sherry stopped in for lunch and a bit of conversation. Our analogy for the chemo is 'weed killer' which is my job out in the gardens…sometimes… to keep them beautiful.
The most special time of all my weeks are the 'people' supports I receive-the woman at the hospital who is much further along in her spinal cancer treatment (yeah) who stops me to ask my name so I CAN BE THE OBJECT OF HER PRAYERS while she is in the MRI machine for the next 1/2 hour.
Like the letter I received from someone I had never met (a competitor) who heard I was a good person having a rough time and I would be in his prayers.
My gifts are too numerous to list but a few thanks!! For Aunt Evie, and Dallas Jaki & Mike, and Patricia B. and Pat K. and others who send me cards and write me notes, send prayers each and every week to me. It is very special to me to continue to receive support as this process is so long and it gets lonely down the road for others, not so for me with all that I m receiving. Molly TY for the kind words and flowers. Thank you Nancy B. for the worm scarf that I wear during chemo as I am always chilled. TY Tammy Laurie, my BFF diamond pin always sparkles on whatever I wear...along with the mini-purple tiara that I wear only on the way to chemo...didn't want to scare the nurses while they were working on a real 'sweet potato queen'. TY Brahm Kids for the flowers. TY Marsie & LBJ for driving Miss Daisy. TY Cento kids for the flowers. TY Jen for the vitamins, TY Alison for the healing lavender. TY Helen for the Hibicus but more for the story behind it. Lydia, Patricia B for time in the adoration chapel. Everyone for all the rosaries. And a special TY to the Girls at NDMS-Jazmine, Thania, Esmeraldea, & Jessica for the sweetest Valentine cards I have ever received. TY Paula, chocolate and cancer soap...what treats.
And LORA!! The ONLY person who understands that I can have a glass of wine each night who brought over the FIRST bottle we have received (we of course made her stay and drink it with us).
I hope to list every special one of you in the next few months because everyone of you is so special to me. New blog in about a week. Love to you all. Lynn & Tim
One thing I didn't fit much of any in this week was work! Needed most of my time for recovery.
As far as the actual chemotherapy, it went fine. They have these drugs almost perfected to avoid all the old nasty side effects, so it’s only the mental you must conquer. Tim was along and my sister, Sherry stopped in for lunch and a bit of conversation. Our analogy for the chemo is 'weed killer' which is my job out in the gardens…sometimes… to keep them beautiful.
The most special time of all my weeks are the 'people' supports I receive-the woman at the hospital who is much further along in her spinal cancer treatment (yeah) who stops me to ask my name so I CAN BE THE OBJECT OF HER PRAYERS while she is in the MRI machine for the next 1/2 hour.
Like the letter I received from someone I had never met (a competitor) who heard I was a good person having a rough time and I would be in his prayers.
My gifts are too numerous to list but a few thanks!! For Aunt Evie, and Dallas Jaki & Mike, and Patricia B. and Pat K. and others who send me cards and write me notes, send prayers each and every week to me. It is very special to me to continue to receive support as this process is so long and it gets lonely down the road for others, not so for me with all that I m receiving. Molly TY for the kind words and flowers. Thank you Nancy B. for the worm scarf that I wear during chemo as I am always chilled. TY Tammy Laurie, my BFF diamond pin always sparkles on whatever I wear...along with the mini-purple tiara that I wear only on the way to chemo...didn't want to scare the nurses while they were working on a real 'sweet potato queen'. TY Brahm Kids for the flowers. TY Marsie & LBJ for driving Miss Daisy. TY Cento kids for the flowers. TY Jen for the vitamins, TY Alison for the healing lavender. TY Helen for the Hibicus but more for the story behind it. Lydia, Patricia B for time in the adoration chapel. Everyone for all the rosaries. And a special TY to the Girls at NDMS-Jazmine, Thania, Esmeraldea, & Jessica for the sweetest Valentine cards I have ever received. TY Paula, chocolate and cancer soap...what treats.
And LORA!! The ONLY person who understands that I can have a glass of wine each night who brought over the FIRST bottle we have received (we of course made her stay and drink it with us).
I hope to list every special one of you in the next few months because everyone of you is so special to me. New blog in about a week. Love to you all. Lynn & Tim
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