Hello Friends
It has been a while since I added to this thread so I'll get caught up....
I did finish the last round of chemo - 4 months cisplatin/gemzar was not easy but it is done with none missed. I finished it 3 weeks ago and I seem to be over anious to start feeling better and more like myself.My hair is still shedding plenty but I did not loose it all
I had a still film done on my shoulder bone tumor this week (8 weeks since the last one and 4 weeks since ending chemo as Dr and I agreed waiting 3 months was too long in this case). They are calling the tumor "stable" - so I am not facing radiation/surgery for it now
The 1st week of October I go back for my 6 month check and scans etc, so we will know what is going on with the lymphnode then. One note here, the lymphnode is NOT operable - it is too close to the Aorta to even biopsy. So radiation would be the only treatment option. As much as I want proof it is not mets, I am not ready to face it yet if it is. I had 5 surgeries, 2 hospitalizations for C Diff and 4 months of chemo since Jan 31 this year and it is only August now - I need a break and some heal time.
I have had difficulty getting my B12 up there - I refuse the shots. ( If you didn't know - I am part chicken and sprout feathers when facing a needle). I orally take a mega dose of B12 and am hoping that will work. The oily gel nasal spray will be my next step if the pills don't cut it.
Wendy - I saw the bladder cancer write up in Women and Cancer magazine - was glad to see the exposure to this disease there. I was especially proud to read their interview with you, knowing how many more you will reach with knowledge, comfort and friendship. Thank you for all you have done and are doing,Love you all, Holly