I can do all things through him who strengthens me....Philippians 4:13
This has been a rough week for me. My weekly treatment began on Monday, 02/22. My hopes of not developing hives were dashed by immediately breaking out into hives. Grrrrr.... Why am I not surprised!! I would give anything to be textbook!!
Oh well...what's a cancer survivor to do???....I powered through ya'all! I made it through this week, a little worn for the the wear, but made it through nonetheless. I was in bed for a couple of days, had no energy to do anything but sleep. God kept telling me to stay strong and keep the faith, because he will bring me through this....and here I am...on the other side of treatment week. Thank God!!
My appointment with the medical oncologist was Monday, 2/22. All of my blood labs are looking good and my reflexes and neurological signs are good as well. I have no recurring symptoms so we continue down the chemo path of 5 days on/15 days off. I will see the doctor every two weeks for blood work and symptom monitoring. I will probably have a MRI and CT scans near the end of March or early April.
I have been off steroids since Tuesday, 2/23....ya gotta know I'm totally thankful for that!!! Just keep praying that I won't have to go back on them...at least anytime soon.
I will start my next round of chemo on March 22nd. I'm not sure yet if we will try an IV form of Temodar or go back to the capsule form. In the meantime though, we need to find out what is causing these hives, is it the drug itself or the capsule packaging?
The previous two weeks I had felt awesome. I know it was because of all the prayers of strength and love you are all sending my way....I am looking forward to feeling that way again...so please keep them coming.
But those that hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Have a great week everyone. Every day brings us closer to Spring!!
Sandy
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Oh, my Sandy Sister!!!! You are such an INSPIRATION. You keep up your faith and I will keep the prayers coming. I love you so much!
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ReplyDeleteI have been watching for you and so happy to hear you have another week of treatment down and you'll have a break now until mid-March. I promise to keep the prayers coming and wishes too that you are back feeling awesome again soon! I hope the docs can find out what causing your hive senario...I've had hives before due to med reactions...and yeah...they are a booger!
So here's another wish you are hive-free soon.
Praying for your full recovery survivor girl, Christy
Oh Sandy, I am so glad you are through the "hive" week. I went to church in Jeff City Sunday, it's a Methodist church that Jen and the kids go to, and we prayed for you, as usual. You have been such an inspiration to me and I and finding my long lost faith. I'm pretty sure that the prayers of a "prodical believer" are VERY strong and they're being said for you baby!! I love you so much. Aunt Kay
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