Monday, June 8, 2009
Its been awhile
Since I was here last I believe I had had 2 out of 3 chemo's for that cycle , Welllllll It turned into a really rough 3 weeks . From May 5 th my body just went to hell . Chemo 5th , 6th , & 7th . I had to go back in on the 7th for my shot & a few hours of fluids . I was sick as hell all week-end , lost 13 pounds ( & didn't want to lol ) Went back in Monday & Tuesday for fluids . Well on Wendsday my fever went up really fast so it was to the ER for me . Of course I was admitted for a week . I had a .5 white cell count , so basically none . I got out on the 20th & I was ready . I was suppose to start chemo back again on the 26th BUT they postponed it a week because I had been so sick . It did give me a GOOD week tho so YAY !!!!!!!!
I started cycle 2 on June 2nd . They cut the Cisplatin down some which really seems to have helped . If I have to go an extra cycle thats ok with me . I just do not want to get that sick again.
The week was pretty good fluids w/ the chemo , then back in on Friday for the shot & fluids . I got to bring a weekend back pack home with me . 2 - 10 hour bags . It kept my weight up good & hydrated really well ( along with a bag of popsicles lol)
Today I went back in for labs EVERYTHING is GOOD. I did not have to have fluids , They say what I am doing is really good. : ) I have to watch my weight daily tho for any great loss, if it happens I have to go back for fluids .
This is the biggest fight of my life & its not easy . My family & friends are the greatest. People who don't even know me are such a big part of my fight . My husband is WOW !!!!! My daughter is my best friend, she is a terrific person . A beautiful woman , a great momma, I love her sooooo much . My grandkids are such a blessing to me . I just love looking at them , hugging them , kissing them , & can ya tell I'm granny , gigee. My nieces are super special too. I just LOVE the little people in my life , that come to visit & show me UNCONDITIONAL love . There hugs and kisses mean so very very much to me .
I'm sure I have a bunch of goofs on here BUT I wanted to just say hey !!!!!
Thank-you again to everyone for all the thoughts , prayers , loves & hugs .
My love & hugs back to you all
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Can't sleep !!
This new chemo is kicking my butt. Its called Cisplatin, along with it I'm getting Toposar ((VP-16), which I was on before.
The 1st day went into about 7 hours ,2nd day almost 5 hours .We'll see what today brings .
There is a real good chance ( the hair I did grow back ) could be leaving me again. ( boohoo)
He told me he may only have to do 3 rounds of chemo , but the infusion lab has me down for 6, , but thats ok , All long as it gets this BEAST back out of me . Because of the cisplatin, even on my 2 weeks off from chemo ,I still have to go in on those Tuesdays because I have to have blood work done . Cisplatin can mess with your kidneys ,and other things , I'm glad of it tho because it will keep a constant watch on my white cell count , platelets , & so on & so on .
Thank - You everyone for still keeping up with my blog . I love hearing from everyone & REALLY do appreciate , all the loves and prayers
Friday, May 1, 2009
Its chemo again not radiation !!!!! & some pics
Monday, April 27, 2009
Recent CT results and some ramblings.....
Friday, February 27, 2009
Miracles DO happen!
Add on to Movie Day
I realized after I posted it , that I had said nothing about the movie lol.
I bought Mary Poppins & with Jeannies help we put it together for the girls . ( Derrick was not interested). Anyways we had drinks , popcorn . scoops, cheese , & Denise done up a plate of cheese sticks w/ sauce ( ohhhhhhhhhh yummy ). The girls stayed interested for a good while then they started goofing off . That was ok tho we just goofed off with them . We had a ball. They had fun trying on my wigs , dancing around & of course making a mess. Best mess I ever had to clean up .
Jeannie or I one will be back in a day or so with my results from my CTScan done Tuesday . My appointment is with Dr. Madden at11:30 today. I'm scared , I don't know really how to explain it because it seems no matter whatI hear I'm scared . Be back soon hope you all have a great T.G.I.F. !!!!!@
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Movie Day at my house
LOL Jeannie is taking the pic so she don't see her.
This is what I call making memory's .
On 1-29 I went to the ER by ambulance I had a very severe pain shoot from my lower right back up to my shoulder . Well I happen to have been on the phone with Jeannie when it happened , next thing I knew it her & Emmy Belle were here and she called 911. Well it turned out to be really nothing , said I may have just turned the wrong way or something but called it a pulled muscle . Then on 2-04 I had a fever of 101.8. Carlos checks me every morning before he goes to work .So E.R. again ( 2x in 6 days ) I was admitted pneumonia both lungs but the left had more but it was still not alot. Spent 1 week in the " Big House"
I had had a head cold for a couple weeks , I thought I could get rid of it on my own. Carlos and Jeannie both were on me to go to the doctors but I told them 1 more day . Well I will never do that again . I have to realize with cancer you do not treat anything on your own. Besides $25.00 co-pay sure would have been cheaper then 7 days in the hospital.
Now for what may be some good news . I just finished cycle 6 of chemo today . So I am set up for a CTscan on 2-24 results with Dr. Madden on 2-27 and this could very well be the appointment that he puts me as stable . They will have to watch me closely ( not sure how that will be done but I quarentee I will know on the 27 th lol ) Wow it just seems to have gone so fast . By the time I get these results , It will only be 4 months since I was diagnoised . To go back and read the beginning of this blog to now . WOW I have come 1 helluva long way .
Thank- you everyone for keeping up with this and again and always thankyou all so much for all the thoughts and prayers I love you all
Monday, January 19, 2009
Did you know.....
Ironically Mom spent the whole month of November in the hospital after just being diagnosed with Lung Cancer.
Friday, January 16, 2009
CT Update - Friday January 16th 2009
Mom went to see Dr. Madden today for the results of her CT scan earlier this week. I am pleased to announce the the results were beyond amazing! The report shows "significant to near complete resolution of previous mediastinal (chest) and hilar (lung) adenopathy. Lungs are completely clear. She still has seven tiny subcentimeter low density lesions on her liver but the doctor seems very confident that with the next two chemo's those should be gone as well. He will do another scan at the end of the second chemo to see where that stands then they will just watch her very closely ....no more chemo! Woot Woot!! I asked if she would be considered in remission after the chemo is over and he said that he could almost say NOW that she is in remission (not yet though). So, she isn't quite yet in remission but so damn close I can smell it! lol
Her heart is normal sized now. The first scan she had (on 10-17-08) showed it was enlarged due to the pulmonary hypertension. Since that huge mass that was sitting on her pulmonary arteries is gone the hypertension and cardiomegaly is resolved!! YAY!
This is the best news we could have gotten (aside from having complete remission of course).
Dr. Madden mentioned that had we not gotten ahead of the cancer when we did she would not have made it. Her recovery from when she was first diagnosed until now has been miraculous!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Alot of the reason for this blog about me
Yes this sign is on my back door, and not an ashtray to be seen once you are inside. Anyone who knows me knows I always said that would never happen in my home , guess the old saying is right never say never because you never know.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Guess we were thinking about the same thing today Jeannie
I do feel good , I tire pretty easily some days , but thats ok
I am set up for another ct scan on Jan. 13th . The results from it will be on that Friday the 16th . I hope my blood work being so good the last 2 times , is an indication that things are going ok . I only hope and pray .
I also have to tell about my lunch date today . Bailey invited me for a bologna sandwich awhile ago but today it came together. She made the sandwiches herself,& she served it to me with a glass of milk. It was really nice , next time I guess its my turn at my house lol lol Gotta love them !!!!
Is there anybody out there?
She is on day 71 without a cigarette. Yes, you read that correctly SEVENTY-ONE days! I am so proud of her!!!! She still keeps her cigarettes around but only to remind her of her fight. I'll let her post later to tell everyone what she's done with them lol.
Anyway, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I'm glad to be getting back to a somewhat normal routine!!
Until next time!
Jeannie