Good News

I got good news today. The tumor has shrunk a lot and can now be moved around where before it was huge and solid as a rock. This is a good thing. The oncologist was so pleased that he sent me upstairs for the surgeon to look at it too. The surgeon was shocked we had achieved so much progress after just two treatments.....so we are winning the war. My next treatment is tomorrow. The nest step in the battle begins!

Been A While

I hadn't realized it had been so long since I have posted. Chemo keeps me tired these days. I can't hit the blog from work, and I'm so tired by the time I get home that I usually don't even open my computer. Physically, the chemo is really wearing me down. I pray more for strength and energy now than anything. I'm only able to work part time now, and I see that dwindling quickly. I try hard to keep the spirit up, though. I just hate not having the energy to be involved with Jadyn like I want to. I want to get up and play with her but sometimes its all I can do to stay awake and just watch her play. I am so thankful to have someone here to help me. He is such a blessing from God, and I couldn't do this without him.

On the flip side, it was great to see my parents this week for the holiday. I know it was good for Jadyn, too. Having dinner with them was so nice. It was a small escape from reality, even if only for a few short hours. I'm looking forward to seeing them again next month.

Rough Week

Well, this week's treatment ended up catching me by surprise and making me sick most of the week. I was still able to hang on and work through it, though. The doctor did have to make some adjustments to my meds. Hopefully the next round will be a little easier. The immune shot was rough, as expected, and has caused a few days of pain. I'm hoping it will ease up by Monday so I can have a relatively normal week. Fortunately my lab scores were good enough through the last round of treatment that, as long as they stay good, I only have to go in once a week now instead of twice a week to have my counts checked. That is good news. Despite the nausea and pain, I'm still hanging in here and the doctor is pleased with how I am doing. I'm doing better than expected which is also a good thing.

Good Days

Today was a good day. I had a treatment this morning and it went well. I have a good amount of energy today and even went for a walk when we got home from the doctor's office. Yesterday was pretty good, too. Daytime had some bumps, but I was pretty productive after I got home from work. Once this treatment settles in the little bit of hair I have left will probably go....and now, I think I'm ok with that. It has taken some getting used to, but I'm getting to that point of acceptance. I've gotten to where I am comfortable walking around the house without my hat. Jadyn doesn't look at me funny anymore, but she won't touch my head yet. (Yes, Dad, you have more hair than me now. Imagine that. :) ) Anyway, I'm feeling good, and I celebrate these days. My spirits are still up, and I credit a lot of that to the regular church visits. Feels good to be back in church. I'm sure all the prayers from everyone are helping too!!

Good and Bad

Well, I'm getting better from the crud, which is a good thing. Unfortunately, my hair started really falling out Thursday night. It has been harder than I thought it would be, even with it being so short. It has been a stressful week. On top of everything, Ive spent most of the week fighting with two insurance companies. I think fighting with them is about as bad as having cancer itself. The insurance is supposed to help and, while the money from the policies will definitely help with all of the extra expenses, the stress from dealing with the insurance companies definitely doesn't help at all. Oh well....all part of it, I guess.

Rough Week

Well, its been a rough week so far. I've caught this crud stuff. The doctor gave me antibiotics Monday, but I'm still not feeling better. Came home early yesterday, and was only able to work a couple of hours today. I know I'll get through this. I just have to keep reminding myself that my body has to work harder now to fight off these infections and that I need to take it easier when I do get sick.

Good to Be Home

So Friday morning, Oscar and I flew to New Orleans. We spent Friday in New Orleans, Saturday at an event in Baton Rouge, then flew home Sunday afternoon. It was a fabulous weekend. Exciting, but relaxing at the same time.

Fortunately I got good news from the doctor today. My white blood cell count should be 4 at the lowest. On Thursday it was 2. Today it was 12!!! My next treatment is next Wednesday.

On the down side, a friend of mine's 8 year old daughter is also fighting cancer. She is stage IV, which means it has spread. Today she told me the cancer has spread to the little girls scalp and lungs. Please be in prayer for her. She is a delightful little girl. She has been in chemo for 8 months.