So Yesterday Did Not Go So Well

So I was informed that on Thursday I would have to have a blood transfusion. They did not have an appointment for the amount of time needed so I might get one unit on Thursday then have to come back on Friday for the other unit. Each unit takes over 2 hours. Well when I got there yesterday there had been some cancellations which was nice for me but I feel bad for those who had to cancelled because they couldn't have the treatment they needed. The nurse decided to do the transfusion first and then the chemo. Since the transfusion takes so long there was a shift change. I really like Jinny my nurse (I often have a different one each time) she was my nurse when I reacted from the Carboplatin. Any way they started the Dixorcil (not sure of the spelling) and I started getting a little discomfort which felt like it was in my bones and the way it moved was like I was being scanned down my body. Then I started getting warm and itchy. I started getting hives. Oh I had already told my nurse Janet and she had stopped the chemo and gave me some Benyadrl and I got sleepy but I don't think, at least I don't remember going to sleep. I mentioned I needed a fan and my friend Lisa Zamora who came with me started to fan my. I also got hives in my mouth, my blood pressure dropped. Another nurse stayed and me and kept an eye on my vitals. Janet went and got Dr Jeske she came and talked to me. It was decided that I would get back to feeling normal and the chemo would be started over and slower. Well it was approaching 4:00 I didn't seem to come out of it as quickly as the last time. The infusion center closes at 8:30. So it was decided to send me home and get some strength up and try next week. I don't have a time scheduled yet because they need to have a longer appointment time. I decided to stay home today and rest but I doing ok. The chemo is actually a red color short of look like strawberry kool-aid. So keep your finger crossed, prayers coming and good thoughts.

I Don't Have A Title

I really don't have anything new. I did get my approval for FMLA (intermittent disability leave) today. That is a relief. Since I was  paid two days short on my last paycheck my next one should be nice. Tonight will be an early night again.

Still Here

As you can see I haven't posted for a couple of days. All day Friday I didn't feel good. I came home and crawled into bed coat, shoes and all. Got up and changed into my night gown and didn't get up till Sat about 10 am. I have a friend who is a co-chair for the Almaden Relay for Life. They had their kick off meeting Sat. It was a nice event and I met some great people. When I got home Mom and Keith were both laying down so I went and laid down and was in bed till 10 this morning. I got up intending on going to church. I had to lay down about four times, I wasn't sure I would make it to church. Mom wasn't feeling well so I decided that I was going to rest today. I sure hope I feel better tomorrow.

Not Much Too Say

Today was a really long day. I didn't sleep well. But now I'm home with my jammies on relaxing, hoping for a better nights sleep.

Starting Over

This morning I went and saw my Dr. She showed me the PET scan. The lesion is a little bigger in my liver..not major growth but enough to be concerned. I will be starting a new type of chemo. It is called Doxorubicin. It has also been used for treating breast cancer. The treatment is going to be once a month. The side effects are the normal, nausea, possible hair loss, fatigue...you get the idea. The Dr was very positive. The drug can effect the heart so I had a MUGA test. They draw blood add a radioactive solution and then put in back in, hook you up to a monitor and you go in a not a tube but similar and has camera and takes pictures of your heart to test the left ventricle. I've heard from the Dr my heart is ok to do the chemo. The treatments will take 6 months. In three I will have another PET scan.

Not Such Good News

So as I have posted Saturday I had a PET scan. This morning the Dr called and said she got the results, which is why she was calling which means not such good news. She told me that the mass in my liver is a little larger and more active. She mentioned that we had discussed that Carbo was not my friend and the the Gensar was not able to do all the work. She was very positive and said we had options and that she would like to meet with me to discuss them. Her office called back a few minutes later and set up an appointment with me for tomorrow at 8:30. So by tomorrow evening we should know more. I could use a few extra prayers sent my way. My plan is to sleep well tonight and to see what tomorrow brings.

Lemon Earrings

Today was a good Sunday. Good church meetings. Was able talk to all the people I needed today. I was asked to sit on a board of review this afternoon. When a young man is ready to advance to a new rank in scouting they come before 2 or 3 adults and they are asked a few questions about their experiences during the current rank. There are also certain things that they need to do and Merit Badges that they need to have completed. I have been invited to sit on a few. It is a nice experience to see the young men grow and advance in scouting. It happened to be at the Corcoran's home. As I was getting to leave they handed me a little pink package. With in the paper was a pair of earrings that are lemons. I can't wait to wear them. I'm a little tired this evening. But all is good.