I am finally in complete remission. My last PET scan was clean, and I’m off the Samsca. My sodium is holding at about 131. A little on the low side, but not dropping. Continue reading »
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Jun 182017
A few weeks ago, I noticed my cheeks were getting a little red. I thought it might be a combination of the sun and the chemo. So I became extra vigilant about applying sunscreen before I went out. Continue reading »
May 202017
I think I mentioned this in my last post, but I’m tired. Not just a little bit, but down to the bone weary. Continue reading »
May 152017
There’s no way anyone can understand how exhausting cancer and its treatments can be unless they’ve been through it. I’ve been fighting this beast for almost two years, and I’m tired. I’m tired of being poked and prodded. Tired of endless appointments and waiting rooms. Even tired of having my temperature and blood pressure taken. Continue reading »
May 062017
Despite the fact that I still have an upcoming PET scan hanging over my head, I’ve been working to get my life back. I know it will never be the same, but I’m doing what I can to try to get back to “normal.” Continue reading »
Apr 192017
Waiting for hair to grow is like watching paint dry. Why does it take so long???!!! Will it grow faster if I stop watching? Seriously, does it take this long for babies’ hair to grow?
Things are going so well for me right now, I figured I should have at least one complaint. So there it is. Where’s my hair? Continue reading »
Apr 012017
I’m happy to report that things have been going really well for me lately. I’ve got LOTS of good news, so I’ll start with all of that: Continue reading »
Feb 262017
Early this week, it was clear my sodium wasn’t holding without the Samsca. On Monday, I was down to 128. The manager at my nephrologist’s office said if I got down to 125, I should go to the ER. Continue reading »
Feb 182017
On Thursday, I went to the nephrologist for my monthly appointment (one I’d been looking forward to because I had a few questions). Continue reading »
Jan 302017
I’ve been out of the hospital for 3 1/2 weeks now! That must be a record for me, don’t you think? Here’s what’s happened since then: Continue reading »