I am grateful for simply being.
I had my MRI this morning at 7am......Anxiously awaiting the results....stay tuned!!
Please keep praying everyone.
Come to me, all that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. --Matthew 11:28
+Peace,
Sandy
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Last Treatment!!!
Do not live your life looking in your rear view mirror...live for each day, basking in the wonderment and possibilities God has opened to you. What a way to live!
Wow...has time flown or what? Six chemotherapy treatments, too many blood tests to count on all my fingers and toes, too many needle sticks, doctor visits and co-pays to count as well....but here I am...still thankful for everyday that God has blessed me with waking up and living my life and enjoying my family and friends. What more can I ask for? I think this is simply what it's all about, I am so blessed.
Monday, August 23, 2010...last chemotherapy treatment...Waahoooo!! Even more amazing, no major adverse reactions...well at least by comparison to the Temodar fiascoes...in January, February and March...that was a major yikes! That was not a pleasant ride, by any stretch of the imagination. I have come through this last 5-1/2 months, relatively well in my opinion. I have felt really good physically, well most days, and mentally...well again most days.
Yesterdays doctor visit went well....my white blood count is okay, but my platelet count was low, too low to get the full dose of treatment. He reduced it by 10%, so I got 300mg (instead of 330mg). That was disappointing. I really wanted this last treatment to be the full dose...to carry me through to whatever my next challenge will be. I need to be careful and notify my doctor of any bruising and bleeding. If it gets too bad, I will need a platelet transfusion. I get my Neulasta shot today. I go back in two weeks for another blood test and doctor visit. Within this next 2 weeks, however, I will have another MRI and pray the results continue to be in my favor. I asked about having a body scan just to make sure the cancer has not spread anywhere else in my body. Dr. Hu said that rarely does my type of cancer spread to anywhere but the brain. They have seen it spread to the spinal cord, but he has no reason to believe that would happen to me. I like that belief!! So we keep up the prayers everyone.
I find something to be happy about every single day. I am a 293 day survivor!!! Forever am I grateful for so many, many people praying for me and supporting me. Never, ever would I be able to do this on my own without God carrying me and you all being here with encouraging words. thoughts and prayers. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! There is no way I will ever be able to repay the blessings I've received.
Live this day one precious moment at a time.
+Peace,
Sandy
Wow...has time flown or what? Six chemotherapy treatments, too many blood tests to count on all my fingers and toes, too many needle sticks, doctor visits and co-pays to count as well....but here I am...still thankful for everyday that God has blessed me with waking up and living my life and enjoying my family and friends. What more can I ask for? I think this is simply what it's all about, I am so blessed.
Monday, August 23, 2010...last chemotherapy treatment...Waahoooo!! Even more amazing, no major adverse reactions...well at least by comparison to the Temodar fiascoes...in January, February and March...that was a major yikes! That was not a pleasant ride, by any stretch of the imagination. I have come through this last 5-1/2 months, relatively well in my opinion. I have felt really good physically, well most days, and mentally...well again most days.
Yesterdays doctor visit went well....my white blood count is okay, but my platelet count was low, too low to get the full dose of treatment. He reduced it by 10%, so I got 300mg (instead of 330mg). That was disappointing. I really wanted this last treatment to be the full dose...to carry me through to whatever my next challenge will be. I need to be careful and notify my doctor of any bruising and bleeding. If it gets too bad, I will need a platelet transfusion. I get my Neulasta shot today. I go back in two weeks for another blood test and doctor visit. Within this next 2 weeks, however, I will have another MRI and pray the results continue to be in my favor. I asked about having a body scan just to make sure the cancer has not spread anywhere else in my body. Dr. Hu said that rarely does my type of cancer spread to anywhere but the brain. They have seen it spread to the spinal cord, but he has no reason to believe that would happen to me. I like that belief!! So we keep up the prayers everyone.
I find something to be happy about every single day. I am a 293 day survivor!!! Forever am I grateful for so many, many people praying for me and supporting me. Never, ever would I be able to do this on my own without God carrying me and you all being here with encouraging words. thoughts and prayers. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! There is no way I will ever be able to repay the blessings I've received.
Live this day one precious moment at a time.
+Peace,
Sandy
Thursday, August 5, 2010
"Belated" Doctor Visit and 5th Treatment Update
I envision radiant health in my body this very moment. I feel stronger and more alive, renewed and energized.
Once again I am sorry for my delayed blog update, but I've been crazy busy. Busy is good, because it means that I am feeling good!
My last doctor appointment was on Monday, July 26th. All of my labs looked good so I was able to get a full dose of chemo this time. Then had a Neulasta shot on Tuesday, the 27th. I was really tired and achy, but that passed by the weekend.
Good news....I don't have to see the doctor again until August 23rd. If my labs continue to look good, I will have a full dose of chemo again. That will be my 6th and final treatment. How about that...it means that I will have made it through all 6 treatments without an allergic reaction. Life is good and God is gracious!!!
I constantly ask God to bless me with the strength to continue this battle that he has given me to fight. I thank him daily that he is letting me win!!!!
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish and it will be done for you.
--John 15:7
Blessings for a peaceful week,
Sandy
Once again I am sorry for my delayed blog update, but I've been crazy busy. Busy is good, because it means that I am feeling good!
My last doctor appointment was on Monday, July 26th. All of my labs looked good so I was able to get a full dose of chemo this time. Then had a Neulasta shot on Tuesday, the 27th. I was really tired and achy, but that passed by the weekend.
Good news....I don't have to see the doctor again until August 23rd. If my labs continue to look good, I will have a full dose of chemo again. That will be my 6th and final treatment. How about that...it means that I will have made it through all 6 treatments without an allergic reaction. Life is good and God is gracious!!!
I constantly ask God to bless me with the strength to continue this battle that he has given me to fight. I thank him daily that he is letting me win!!!!
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish and it will be done for you.
--John 15:7
Blessings for a peaceful week,
Sandy
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