Hello everyone. I am so sorry that I have not updated in quite some time. So much going on. I made it through my last chemo treatment whoohoooo!!! The side effects were not too bad. They were actually no better than before, but no worse either. Went through all the things I normally do. Stayed in bed most of the weekend that week and on Monday. Went back to work on that Tuesday and did great. Each day I seem to get better and better. I still get pretty tired pretty quick, but hope that in time that will go away too. I went and had blood drawn on December 16th and they found that my platelets were low so they told me to keep any eye on things. Not a real big deal just want to be cautious. I went and had my blood drawn again this morning and hope the platelets are back up where they need to be. This month is flying by. I go for my CAT Scan next Wednesday the 29th and then my results on January 3rd. Praying they come back clean and then it's onward and upward from there. I am so excited about tasting food again. My mouth gets better every day and just knowing I won't have to go through that week to week and a half of yucky tasting food thrills me. I feel like I want to eat everything in site. haha I am looking so forward to the Holidays with my family and friends. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful Christmas and a very Blessed New Year. Life is so good and I give thanks to all of you and our Good Lord above. He has been so amazing to me. I have never seen so many blessings.. I will try to keep you updated better than I have been. Look for the next update to be sometime around 01/03/2011 or sooner. Merry Christmas all.. May we always remember the real reason for the season....
Each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ's gift.--Ephesians 4:7
P.S. I would like to mention that on Tuesday December 21st, we lost a friend of mine Norman Crews. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor and was given 6 months to live, but only made it 4 days after diagnosis. I know he is with God now and will suffer no more. Physically or emotionally. I rejoice for him and cry for us here on earth as he will be missed dearly. God Bless Norman..may you rest in peace now and forevermore.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Chemo Treat # 6 Our last one!!!! Whoohoooo
Good morning all, well as you can see I spoke with the doc and he felt it was necessary to do the last treatment. I am now hooked up and pre meds are flowing in. I pray pray pray... that all goes well and we get over the hump by Tuesday. That would be so good. Pre meds always make me feel goofy in the head, but don't have to drive so that's a good thing. I didn't get the chair I always have, this time, but it;s the next best one so no complaints here. Just found out that I go for my CAT Scan on 12/29 and to the doc on 01/03/11 for the results. I was really hoping to have the results by year end, but will just have to go with it. I definitely want to keep all positive thoughts in and around me.. Taxotere going in now.. whooohooo. Feeling a little nausea now, but ok. They keep it nice and cold in here which really is a good thing.. don't want to get too hot in here. Wow.. I was just sitting here thinking back to when I was diagnosed and how far away December 8th seemed at the time... Now of course looking back it seemed to take no time at all... God has been so good to me. I can't tell you all of the prayers I feel on a daily basis. You have all been so amazing. I plan to continue by blog for quite some time after my cancer free diagnoses on the 3rd of January so please stay tuned in. If you ever have a problem or something weighing heavy on your mind ..or even good news that you want to share please comment here.. I will do my very best to help in any way I can. I really want to give so much of what I have been given back. I truly believe that 2011 will present a new Diane. A new and improved version.. One that pays it forward on a consistent basis and really truly enjoys each day to the fullest. I want to smell the coffee and the roses each day and toss the drama and negative vibes that try to reach inside. I want to hug my loved ones and friends tighter then ever before and take great comfort in their warm soft kisses on my cheeks. I want to pull my babies close and never let go.. I wanna laugh, love and dance more than I ever have and most of all I want to praise his name each and every day and dedicate myself to him more than ever before.. His amazing blessings and miracles are a true testament to what our God can do when you have faith and believe.. I truly am so very blessed. Well they are hooking m up to the carboplatin now so as soon as we finish that we are out of here.. Amen .. I will stop for now, but hope to update you soon.. I love you all so very much. Your comments and loving support mean so much to me. Be back soon.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Chemo Treat # 5 Day 18
Good morning all,
What a week... where to start??? Ok on Monday I called the Doc and explained to him what I thought was going on concerning the side effects of the Neropathy meds. He told me to stop taking the meds immediately. I explained that I was worried about just stopping suddenly as I had to be weaned on slowly and wasn't sure of the effects if I just stopped suddenly. He explained (through the chemo nurse) that it was ok considering the side effects I was having from taking the meds. So I stopped immediately on Monday. I felt ok, but very tired. I woke up on Tuesday and was still very tired, but seemed to be getting a clear head again. Work was very stressful for me Tuesday and physically something just didn't feel right. I was clear headed, but tired, weak and very irritable (my poor family). I didn't sleep at all Tuesday night. I felt very emotional, restless and started breaking out in cold sweats. I got up Wednesday morning and knew there was no way I could make it into work feeling the way I was. I crawled back into bed and commenced to crying and sleeping most of the day. My husband the angel that he is looked up the effects of coming off of the Gabapentin so quickly and sure enough.. sweats, anxiety, restlessness oh and did I mention seizures?? Needless to say both my hubby and I were pretty worried at this point. Brian left for work and had Courtney keep an eye on me. I slept most of the day on Wednesday, waking up only to eat and or cry a little. Once Brian got home that night I seemed to be getting a little better. I was upset, but felt better physically. I went to work on Thursday and had a pretty good day. I felt myself getting better and better. Friday was good..pretty tired, but felt the best I had in a while. Saturday I got up and went shopping with Mom.. had a great morning, but as always I was pretty warn out by the time we got home. Brian spent all day putting Christmas lights up in the yard. I know he did it all for me. He is such an amazing man. Today I feel good. I almost feel like I have some energy. Gonna try to rest today though. Plan to do a little laundry and watch some football. Now that I am off the Gabapentin, I can feel the Neuropathy coming back, but I am willing to deal with it as the medication is no longer an option. We have a long week a head and hope to have my last Chemo treat on Wednesday. I have an appointment with the Doc tomorrow and will talk to him about all that I have been through and whether or not this last treatment is worth it. It seems each treatment takes a little more out of me each time and it gets tougher to bounce back. Honestly it's hard to say whether or not I should have this last one. On one hand I feel like we have come this far why should we quit right at the end and on the other hand I worry about how bad the effects from this last treatment will be. I really believe that the medication had a lot to do with both my physical and mental issues and hope that we have seen the last of those issues. There really is no sure way of knowing I guess until I talk to the Doc tomorrow. My schedule for the week is this as of today.. Doc appt tomorrow, Chemo on Wednesday and Neulasta shot on Thursday. If that changes after Doc appt tomorrow I will let you know. Please pray we find the right answers and get through whatever lies ahead quickly. I feel your prayers and support every day and thank each and every one of you so very much. Have a great week and know that I love you all.
What a week... where to start??? Ok on Monday I called the Doc and explained to him what I thought was going on concerning the side effects of the Neropathy meds. He told me to stop taking the meds immediately. I explained that I was worried about just stopping suddenly as I had to be weaned on slowly and wasn't sure of the effects if I just stopped suddenly. He explained (through the chemo nurse) that it was ok considering the side effects I was having from taking the meds. So I stopped immediately on Monday. I felt ok, but very tired. I woke up on Tuesday and was still very tired, but seemed to be getting a clear head again. Work was very stressful for me Tuesday and physically something just didn't feel right. I was clear headed, but tired, weak and very irritable (my poor family). I didn't sleep at all Tuesday night. I felt very emotional, restless and started breaking out in cold sweats. I got up Wednesday morning and knew there was no way I could make it into work feeling the way I was. I crawled back into bed and commenced to crying and sleeping most of the day. My husband the angel that he is looked up the effects of coming off of the Gabapentin so quickly and sure enough.. sweats, anxiety, restlessness oh and did I mention seizures?? Needless to say both my hubby and I were pretty worried at this point. Brian left for work and had Courtney keep an eye on me. I slept most of the day on Wednesday, waking up only to eat and or cry a little. Once Brian got home that night I seemed to be getting a little better. I was upset, but felt better physically. I went to work on Thursday and had a pretty good day. I felt myself getting better and better. Friday was good..pretty tired, but felt the best I had in a while. Saturday I got up and went shopping with Mom.. had a great morning, but as always I was pretty warn out by the time we got home. Brian spent all day putting Christmas lights up in the yard. I know he did it all for me. He is such an amazing man. Today I feel good. I almost feel like I have some energy. Gonna try to rest today though. Plan to do a little laundry and watch some football. Now that I am off the Gabapentin, I can feel the Neuropathy coming back, but I am willing to deal with it as the medication is no longer an option. We have a long week a head and hope to have my last Chemo treat on Wednesday. I have an appointment with the Doc tomorrow and will talk to him about all that I have been through and whether or not this last treatment is worth it. It seems each treatment takes a little more out of me each time and it gets tougher to bounce back. Honestly it's hard to say whether or not I should have this last one. On one hand I feel like we have come this far why should we quit right at the end and on the other hand I worry about how bad the effects from this last treatment will be. I really believe that the medication had a lot to do with both my physical and mental issues and hope that we have seen the last of those issues. There really is no sure way of knowing I guess until I talk to the Doc tomorrow. My schedule for the week is this as of today.. Doc appt tomorrow, Chemo on Wednesday and Neulasta shot on Thursday. If that changes after Doc appt tomorrow I will let you know. Please pray we find the right answers and get through whatever lies ahead quickly. I feel your prayers and support every day and thank each and every one of you so very much. Have a great week and know that I love you all.
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