GO EAGLES!!!!

Today I am not thinking about Cancer. I am only going to think about being an Eagles Fan!

3 Weeks done!!!

3 Weeks under my belt and one left!!! Even though this was a short week, it was tough. Sometimes I think the short ones are the hardest. The headaches are still plaguing me and the nausea is there, but I can look forward to the weekend. Everyone has been great!. I want to say a special thanks to Bob and Lily for their donation! You are the best!
Have a great weekend!

This is one of my favorite pictures. I just wanted to share it with you.
The days are ticking by slowly. Things are going pretty well this week.

Long Day

Today was a long day at the hospital. It was nice having a 3 day break from the treatment. But back to the grind today. It is funny how I have gotten into a routine and when the hospital part of my therapy is over, I will need to get into yet another routine.
I called today about getting the injections ordered. This is another big thing to figure out. I can only get the medication through the insurance companies speciality pharmacy. I am not sure how long it takes to process the forms and how long it will actually take to get it shipped to me. So hopefully they will have ample time to get things coordinated so there will not be a break in my treatment.
I will have to go to the doctors office for lessons on how to administer the injections. This is all very confusing to me. No one said it would be easy.

In the mean time I will concentrate on this week and next.

half way there.......

Oh...............I really don't want to go in today. The nausea has hit me pretty hard this morning. I am really leaning on God today for strength.

Day #9

I don't have much to say today.
Yesterday was a surprisingly good day.
I hope that might be a new trend!

Day #7

Hey,
Today is over! Whew ..seems like each day lasts a little longer, hey I thought the older you get the faster time goes by? Must be extenuating circumstances.
Yesterday I had blood work done: My WBC, MPV, Bands %,Anion Gap and AG Ratio were low. MCHC, ALT, AST,and Monos were high. I am not sure what that means , but maybe that is why I feel so tired....Sounds good to me.


Lisa wrote me a sweet letter today, she is going to be a participant for 1st Annual Miles for Melanoma of Delaware 5K Run/ Walk to benefit the Melanoma Foundation. It touched my heart to have her participating in honor of me.


Carolyn dropped off a wonderful surprise from the "Mod Hatter" How fun, 2 great hats! Hopefully I will continue to have hair to put them over! Thanks Carolyn you are amazing!

Week #2

So the weekend is over, It was nice not having to go in to the hospital for two days. I still had an overall tired feeling and a headache. But that was something I almost can look forward to.
Friday while I was getting my treatment I took some pictures of the wonderful nursing staff and my doctor. (I needed to do something to pass the time).

So here is Doctor A





Here is another picture of "crazy Kathy" along with "nutty Hanna montana"

I know it looks like we have a lot of fun. But without the easy going and fun loving nature of the staff. It could be a terrible experience.

Friday 22nd

Last night was pretty rough, Mike went to the pharmacy at 8:30 to fill my ani-nausea prescription (prochlorperazine). After reading the possible side effects ie:dizziness, heat stroke, vision changes, sore throat, inability to move eyes, muscle spasms... the list goes on. So I decided to get tough and do without. I have them as a back up in case I get violently ill. Anyway I am heading off to my 5th infusion, the walk down the hallway and trip up the elevator to the cancer center, seems to get longer and longer. Or maybe I am dragging my feet a little.

Big Surprise

So today was the best day yet. I called ahead of time to let the cancer center know I was coming. They had my "cocktail" ready when I got there, so the waiting time was minimal. I asked the nurse if they would up the saline so she put it on a 50/50 mix. My oncologist came by and gave me a prescription for anti nausea medicine. I told him I didn't need it. I have not had much nausea. He said with a grin, you will....I am not sure what that meant.
Anyway I was home in 3 1/2 hours. I only had the cold chills for about and hour or so and the headaches have subsided. So all in all it worked out pretty good today.

I had a special surprise this evening. Joyce and Paulette came by, it was so good to see them both! Which would have been a great surprise in itself, but they also brought by frozen gourmet meals. Thank You So MUCH!
I miss you all.