I started back on my pills and am done with round 6. Two more to go and I am DONE!! The side effects are returning but not quite as harsh. Hands and feet are both getting uncomfortable, but tolerable. My hair is still thinning, and my chemo brain is in full force. Concentrating is difficult with some days being worse than others. If we are talking and I look like I'm far away, chances are I am. Sorry. Fatigue continues to be bothersome, but it could just be old person naps. Lack of proper sleep has added Ambien to my cabinet. It works, mostly.
Wedding plans for Daughter One are going well. Only a few minor things to finish and awaiting the arrival of her dress for alterations. Five months and I gain a son ;)
Daughter Two is looking to be full time employed shortly. Loves her current job, but is looking to move up. I hope at my next post I can say she is. She is almost ready to fly the coop, then it's just me and Lola. Well, Bob too ;)
I have had to return to physical therapy. My right arm (bc side) is very tight, sometimes slightly swollen, achy and numb. Effects of harsh radiation. My side feels as though the skin is adhered to my ribs and pulls with movement. Under my arm the cords are extremely tight. Lots of massaging and stretching to try and work it all out. Good chance total movement may be slightly limited. Bring on PT.
New scans are in June and will be a body scan. Not expecting anything but always afraid I may get surprised. Fingers crossed.
I haven't posted any links lately so I'm adding a bunch today.
If you need a mentor who will match as closely to your diagnosis or situation call ABCD After Breast Cancer Support. I am a mentor for them and know they do their best to get a perfect match.
If you need some answers and want real ones, go to http://www.breastcancer.org. When I was first diagnosed this was a saving grace for me. The community boards are full of any scenario you can think of with breast cancer and treatment. Well worth exploring for understanding.
If you are lucky like me..........and have Inflammatory BC :/ .......The IBC Network is the way to go. Very informative.
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Then there is always me :) call, text or email me. I'll be happy to listen.
These are trusted sites that don't have scare tactics or outdated information.
This afternoon I'm stopping in to say congrats on retirement to the first wave of former colleagues, with more rapidly following. How did that happen? We were just in our 20s starting our jobs. :) I wish them all well.
After my last two chemo rounds I'm going to take some advice from one of my favorite people.........everyone should.
"Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!" - Auntie Mame
Wedding plans for Daughter One are going well. Only a few minor things to finish and awaiting the arrival of her dress for alterations. Five months and I gain a son ;)
Daughter Two is looking to be full time employed shortly. Loves her current job, but is looking to move up. I hope at my next post I can say she is. She is almost ready to fly the coop, then it's just me and Lola. Well, Bob too ;)
I have had to return to physical therapy. My right arm (bc side) is very tight, sometimes slightly swollen, achy and numb. Effects of harsh radiation. My side feels as though the skin is adhered to my ribs and pulls with movement. Under my arm the cords are extremely tight. Lots of massaging and stretching to try and work it all out. Good chance total movement may be slightly limited. Bring on PT.
New scans are in June and will be a body scan. Not expecting anything but always afraid I may get surprised. Fingers crossed.
I haven't posted any links lately so I'm adding a bunch today.
If you need a mentor who will match as closely to your diagnosis or situation call ABCD After Breast Cancer Support. I am a mentor for them and know they do their best to get a perfect match.
If you need some answers and want real ones, go to http://www.breastcancer.org. When I was first diagnosed this was a saving grace for me. The community boards are full of any scenario you can think of with breast cancer and treatment. Well worth exploring for understanding.
If you are lucky like me..........and have Inflammatory BC :/ .......The IBC Network is the way to go. Very informative.
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Then there is always me :) call, text or email me. I'll be happy to listen.
These are trusted sites that don't have scare tactics or outdated information.
This afternoon I'm stopping in to say congrats on retirement to the first wave of former colleagues, with more rapidly following. How did that happen? We were just in our 20s starting our jobs. :) I wish them all well.
After my last two chemo rounds I'm going to take some advice from one of my favorite people.........everyone should.
"Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!" - Auntie Mame
