Friday, January 25, 2013

It's been a long week to say the least.  CT scan Tuesday morning, blood test Monday and Tuesday (still having bilirubin issues) and chemo on Wednesday.  I feel like a porcupine with all the needle sticks I've endured this week.

Good new on the CT scan.   One doctor opinion was a slight reduction in tumors in liver and lung area.  My doctor who is  a little more guarded in interpretation said she sees it as being stable.  Either way she was happy with the results.

No real side effects except being tired.  This weekend should tell a story if the past few months have been a cold or if the fever and head cold symptoms are a result of the chemo.  Stay tuned.....

Looks like winter has arrived if only for a few days since it's suppose to be in the 50's on Tuesday.

Until next time I have my snow shoes on and ready to dance1

Keep on Dancin"

Friday, January 11, 2013

Happy New Year!   Sorry I've been out of touch for a while but the holidays were busy.  I was all set on writing about new years resolutions until it took me one day to break mine.  I was going to strive to have more patience which was promptly broken on January 2 when I waited 4 hours from my appointment time until I was called for my chemo treatment.  They explained it was due to the holiday and being closed on January 1 for which I replied that New Years Day was not a new holiday that popped up on the calendar and happens every year so how could they not be prepared.  Of course you just get blank stares when you start thinking logically so I just sat and kept quiet.

I've been under the weather fighting a head cold this past week which hopefully will be gone by the end of the weekend.   Just planning on resting this weekend with no big plans.

Next CT scan is January 22 to see how the chemo is working.  No matter how many times I've gone through in the past + 2 1/2 years I still get nervous.  Speaking of CT scans I counted that I had 20 scans last year.  With all the radiation I could be lighting up the streets of Chicago. 

Until I feel better and have more to share I'll be putting on my dancing slippers and resting.

Keep on Dancin'