It ,started pretty quick. Doctor says it could last 4 to 6 weeks or more. Feels like my arms and legs are jello. Very little energy to do anything. Hair coming out again. My brother John got the hair clippers out yesterday!
We have to wait 3 months to do the next brain scan. This is to let the internal radiation treatment finish doing it's job and to let the swelling inside go down. Not to mention my big head being puffy and swollen. I think I look like shrek!
I also think I'm going through some depression. Looking into some new meds. I still do herceptin every week but stopped chemo during radiation and for the next 4 weeks. My last radiation was Monday. After 15 straight days (not weekends) Mom and I are exhausted. My regular liver and heart scans are being scheduled now.
Mom and I are planning a week in Florida around May 17 to celebrate my 50th birthday with a cousin also turning 50. (Sheri) Mine is at the end of Apr and hers at end of May. We were very close as teens. Look forward to seeing her family.
I will also have a nice visit with another friend whom I worked with in the mid and late 80's in Tampa. We have known each other for many years. (Margie) She emails me some great inspirational things which I love to read. Especially about angels. I just pray that my energy is back by then.
We are thinking about stopping in Savannah for a few days on the way home. We are hoping to find Paula Deens brothers restaurant.(Bubba)
Once we get home I think I will be starting the new drug TDM1 or now called Kadcyla. Read about it. It is herceptin mixed with chemo and infused every 21 days instead of weekly. Lot's of promising results for metastatic cancer. (Cancer that spreads) I think I will be the first person to receive it at my cancer center!
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Well I tried to add some personal stuff so it's not so clinical. I hope this is better. Mom and dad, brothers, nephews, sis n laws all doing good. Mom is still going to all my appointments. She drives. I don't know where she gets energy. She acts like 44 not 74. She is going to work on my room tomorrow. Putting up winter clothes etc. She loves to cook which is great cause I never have. She made overnight french toast for me and my brother the other day that would knock your socks off! What would we do without her? I don't want to find out! She reminds me so much of Paula Deen and the Barefoot Contessa -always looking at her collection of Southern Living recipe books. We love our parents and appreciate all they do for us.
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| Mom and Dad-Pat and Weldon Here are some pics from Newland |
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| Me at Elk Park Falls |
Last but not least, what do I say about these people? My co workers who, I miss so much. The nicest people you will ever know! I think about them more than they know! They did so many things for me during the 8 months I worked in Newland!
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I Love you Jackie, MOM
ReplyDeleteLuv you too♥
DeleteJackie that was a beautiful update. I am so happy that you have the support system of your family. Just to let you know your prayer support system in Florida is ongoing. We love and miss you all so much and can't wait to see you in May. May God continue to bless you and give your mom the strength to keep up. She is a rock!
ReplyDeleteRobert and I love you so very much. Keep the faith God is good.
Hey Jackie,
ReplyDeleteI have kept up through this blog. Keep the faith and God will give you strength. Hope your family is well. Your mother is a jewel. There is nothing like family. I do miss you. Take care.
Love,
TK
Hi Jackie! Thanks for the update. I continue to pray to God for your healing, His strength to sustain you, His comfort and peace to surround you (which it sounds like He is doing through your Mom!) Have a wonderful trip to Florida....50 is a great birthday! Love and miss you!
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Hey Jackie, I wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about you. Thanks for updating us on your health. I hope the new treatments aren't too rough on you. I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You have a beautiful family and I know that you love them very much. What a blessing they are.
ReplyDeleteWe are heading to Florida on the 12th and should be on the way back when you are heading there. Who knows, we may even pass each other on the Interstate. Hope you have an amazing trip. Much love... Renee Carpenter