Thursday, October 20, 2011

I'm sooooo tired. In fact I'm tired of saying how tired I am! But I keep on going just like a timex watch. I take a lickin and keep on tickin!

Chemo was yesterday (unfortunately it was Mark's birthday and he got to spend it in the hospital with me. At least we were together!). Didn't get to see the doctor as planned but did see the nurse practitioner (Danda) who I really like. She wasn't too concerned with my hands and feet so I continue on 8 chemo pills a day. She must see a lot worse than I have. I attribute keeping it in bay due to constant applying of cream to my hands and feet. Stock tip - buy stock in the company that makes Gold Bond Ultimate. I go through a tube a week at $9.oo a pop. But it works great! I am all set to have another CAT scan on November 8 to see how the chemo is working. I'll have the results November 9 so stay tuned.

Funny story - after 1 1/2 years of this I am immune to needles as long as I don't look at them. So yesterday the nurse was preparing my chemo shot that I get along with the IV (I don't know why they just can't but in the IV but that's a good question to ask). Anyway for some reason I glanced over at the nurse and she was filling the syringe with the biggest needle I've seen. Not only long but thick. Well I almost took a header right on the floor when I saw it. I asked if that was the needle she was planning on using to stick in my arm and she laughed. She uses a larger needle to fill the syringe so she doesn't dull the needle she is putting in my arm. WOOO! I almost was half way out the door when I saw the size of the needle.

Not much happening. Every day is a challenge but I know I can do it with all your support.

I hope you are all well and getting ready for the holidays.

Keep on Dancing!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Things have been going as normal. Hasn't been much to report. My hands and feet continue to peel and crack. My toe nails are falling off and I noticed my finger nails are starting. But it will all be worth it if this chemo is working. I have a doctors appointment next week before chemo and we will evaluate and decide the next CAT scan. In a way I want to find out but in another way it's a scary and anxious time waiting for results.

Just returned from West Palm Beach for a few days to recharge the batteries. It was nice to finally be able to get away Had a few days that walking was a struggle due to the burning but I managed to work may way through it. If I've learned one things it's that it is OK to slow down. I don't always have to feel like I need to be the first in line or the first to the finish line. Met my cousins Carol and Ken for a nice lunch and afternoon. Just relaxed and talk. THIS is what it's about - enjoying time with family and friends and not worrying about the small stuff. Life is good!

I share some words of wisdom sent to me:

laugh when you can, apologize when you should
and let go of what you can't change!
Life is too short to be anything but happy
Enjoy life ....... It has an expiration date.

Remember - when one door closes another one opens

I hope you choose to DANCE!

JUST DANCE!

Until next time - I hope you all are happy and healthy!