Treatment Complete

Well yesterday I finished my 35 radiation treatments! I feel wonderful and am so excited to see what God has for me for the next chapter in my life.
Don't have to see my doctor for another 5 weeks! Will get another PET scan in about three months and then get my mediport removed. Thanks to all for the continued good thoughts and prayers. God is a great God!

My Hair

My hair is coming in a little different than I expected. I have posted a picture just in case anyone has an idea how I should style it.

1/2 way done!

today was my 16th radiation treatment. Half-way point!
Some skin burns and my white and red blood cells are going down but I feel great. I figure if I am feeling this good with low cells I will feel incredible a few weeks after radiation is through. Hope everyone is having a nice summer.

radiation

So far no issues with radiation!
Tom and I went took the boat to the Bahamas last weekend. God is great!
We had such a relaxing and fun time.

Sunday

Finally starting my radiation treatments tomorrow. The doctor wanted to start a week ago but there were issues getting the past PET scans and getting everything lined up right for the radiation to start.
Just got back from going away for the weekend. My niece, Carlie, graduated in Jacksonville. I got to see my kids and grandkids for the weekend. Those babies are too cute but they wore me out! Still working on getting my strength back.

30 years

Yesterday Tom and I celebrated our 30th anniversary. I think we have been together too long... we bought each other the exact same card!!!!!!
Going later today to pick up my original PET scan (the one that showed cancer in my intermammary nodes) to take to the radiology oncologist so he can line up where to shoot the radiation. I guess radiation will start tomorrow!?!?

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there. I am so proud of the moms that my daughters have become. My grandchildren are perfect my girls must be doing a great job! ;-)

Radiation Therapy

Went to the radiation oncologist today. Going back tomorrow for my 3D image and then will start radiation on Monday or Tuesday of next week. I will have 33 treatments which will take six and a half weeks. It should be MUCH easier than chemotherapy and I am looking forward to getting it started so I can be finished. After the radiation is done I will have another PET scan and then the surgeon will take my chemo port out! I am starting to see the light at the end of this tunnel!!

Great News

The Best News Yet!
I got the results of my post chemo PET scan results today.
It was ALL CLEAR. I am officially cancer FREE.
Thank you all for the millions of prayers.
God is a great God!

Florida Sun

okay,okay....everyone wonders why i wasn't wearing a hat in the pictures. I only took it off for the pictures. I have a cap that has a wrap that actually covers my face and is SPF 50. I had long pants and a long sleeved shirt on also. I look like a female unibomber with all my sun gear on.
So yes, I am being extra careful in the sun!
Had a great visit with an old friend (i think we are all old now) today. Nice to be able to go out for a few hours and not be exhausted the rest of the day. Oh, the little things make me so happy now!!

Sunday

Feeling so good. Getting my energy back!!
My brother and sisters are taking me on a cruise Thursday as a "congratulations for finishing chemo" gift. We will be going for 4 nights and heading out of Lauderdale and going to Cozumel. They got a great room with a big balcony so I can just hang out on the ocean....My favorite place!

life is sure looking up! Got to go fishing today

thursday

Had my PET scan today. Will see the doctor in a coupla weeks for the results.
They inject radioactive isotopes into your veins then you get to sleep for an hour before they do the scan. I am good at sleeping so it was no big deal.
My cells are obviously coming back well because I am feeling great. I am planning to go fishing tomorrow with Tom and Donnie. My first day back on a boat since being diagnosed and I cannot wait!

what's next

Now that I am done with my chemotherapy people are asking what is next.
This Thursday I am having a PET scan. I have an appointment April 6th to get the results from the scan. If all is clear then I will start with my 33 daily radiation treatments. As far as I know they will keep my port in for quite awhile so if there is a change in my health, it will be there. I just need to get it flushed out every month so it stays clear. Still smiling ;-) whenever I think of being done with chemo. That was miserable!!! My cells feel like they are coming back up. Went to a stretching class this morning. It is embarassing to be in with 90 year old women who can grab their ankles. I can hardly reach my knees anymore.

sunday

Still can't believe that I am done with my chemo treatments! Will take a few more days to get my strength back but get a big smile on my face everytime I think....NO MORE CHEMO!

la princessa de abuelita

Oh they are good for my heart.
She is practicing her monkey song.

My little man

Love getting pictures of my grandkids. They are good for my soul

almost done

last chemo is tomorrow morning!

Saturday

My hair is growing back in. I look like a Chia Pet

Wednesday

back to the doctor today. white cells are up to 4.
feeling good and get to start going back out now.