Once again I feel pretty good. I switched infusion rooms and I like the new one alot better..it is located in my Oncologists office so I don't have to go to 2 places each chemo day. They don't have internet though..that's kind of a bummer. I get pre meds which include an anti nausea, a steroid, and benedryl (sleepy time)..all to help with side effects. They take about 45 minutes. Then I get the "evil" Taxol 3 weeks on 1 week off(that's the stuff that will make my hair fall out)..that takes about 45 minutes. Then Herceptin (30 min) and every 3 weeks I get Zometa for my bones (30min). That's my treatment right now every week except as noted above.
Monday I have an appointment with an oncologist at UC Davis for a second opinion.
And hopefully I will be able to go back to work soon if I get transferred to Las Vegas.
Mom and Sandy are here and we are packing for the move to Truckee.
Once again THANK YOU to everyone for your support! I love to hear your encouraging comments..keep it up!!
You are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteJudy
WHAT?????????? LAS VEGAS......WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS..... just kidding i know you have to do what you have to do...but you know you still owe me a reno overnight with a tour of tahoe...(and maybe even another adventure down the river)....that was to fun... i am so glad things are going well...take care xxoo sharon m
ReplyDeleteHi Princess - you sound pretty good. I guess things aren't tooooo bad. Are Mom and Sandy treating you good?? I miss all of you - let's do another YaYa.
ReplyDeleteLove Ya, Aunt Sher
Hi Laura!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you might be having some rough days ahead. Just take it a minute or an hour at a time. Hang in there! You will come out of this OK. I'm sure of it.
Do you enjoy reading novels? If you are looking for a favorite book, I'd be glad to buy it and send it to you. I'm a big reader and find it sure takes your mind off things and lets you relax which I'm sure you need to do.
Think of your old Aunt tomorrow as it's the first day of deer season and I'll be out there very early. Saw two deer lay down in the middle of the field I have to cross in the morning. Sure hope they are out of there so I can walk to my blind without spooking them.
Bryan called today and I read him your last communication to keep him up to date. He always wants to know how you are doing.
You take care. YOU WILL COME THRU THIS!!
Love Aunt Marian
Laura, please be sure to give us your new address...Okay?
ReplyDeleteGlad your not being hendered too much from the chemo treatments.....Hope you get to go back to work...I'm sure it well help financally as well as chanel you mind in another area....
Hi, Shirl and Sandy, I know your spoiling our girl royally....
Much love, Aunt Carol
Laura, keep a positive attitude. One thing I learned from my sister, is to never give up to whatever challenges you may come up against. Focus on your family, friends and your passions in life.
ReplyDeleteSomething to consider. Ask your Oncologist about GammaKnife or Cyberknife treatments and how that might possibly help you.
Take care. Your fellow RNO Ops/Ground crew are with you all the way...
ELI
Hi Laura, Just wanted to say that I am thinking about you. I hope your appt. goes well. all my love... Laura
ReplyDeleteHi Laura-
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear your feeling well, that's fantastic! And that you moved your treatment to the oncologist offic, much more convenient and sounds like it's a bit nicer???? Good luck in Davis, keep me posted. See you for the move!
Love,
Kijanka's