Oops! I forgot to put the medical stuff in the last entry. Well, my oncologist said "I can't find the damn thing" in my last check up. That's great! Since the last time we "spoke" I say my surgeon as well. My surgery will be approximately 2 weeks after my last chemo treatment, in other words the 2nd or 3rd week in September. I will have a mammogram & ultrasounds on the 21st and meet with my surgeon to establish exactly what will happen and the exact date of my surgery. Of course I will keep you posted.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to share all this info, but what the hell......ya'll know all my business anyway!!!
After meeting with the genetic counselor and having all the test, it was confirmed that I am BRCA1 positive. I spoke about this before, but again it's the gene that makes me predisposed to breast & ovarian cancer. There were several options laid out for me but I chose to have the lumpectomy and offarectomy (don't have my medical dictionary here so that may not be the right spelling!!!). In other words, they will that the remaining tissue from around the marker they placed in my breast for precautionary measure and my ovaries will be removed for preventative measures. So I now I have the perfect excuse to be a bitch!!!! LOL oops I forget to keep this thing censored! Oh well, ya'll know me I slip up every now and again.
I will have more info on all this after I meet with all the surgeons and stuff.
As for my next treatment, it was supposed to be on Wednesday, the 6th but I'm pretty pissed right now because they changed my date to Monday the 4th. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal but I was supposed to move into my new apartment on that date. I only found out Friday afternoon so now I have to make other arrangements for help moving and even gaining possession of the apartment. I think I should be done with chemo in time but it just makes things really in convenient for me and those who normally help me out. We had a system and now that's all blown to heck! So anyone reading this that's out here with me, give me a call, especially if you have a truck!!!
So that's all I know now.
Smooches
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Chemo to Go!!!
Well, I'm not sure how great this idea was but the day after chemo I flew out to Orlando. There was no way I was gonna miss my family reunion. Just for the record, I slept most of the flight but I will say that I will NEVER fly Spirit Air again. THEY SUCK!!!!!! They charge for everything, no wonder the tickets are so cheap, and they want you to clean the plane!!!! I'm not sure but I think you have to pay to pee! Okay, that may have been too much but it was pretty damn bad. Not to mention the drunkards sitting next to me that had to pee 10 times during out flight. But I survived!
It was really good to see my family and know that they are all praying for me! I want to ask that you send special prayers up for my cousin Dalton Short as he is fighting this cancer thing as well. He is a trooper but as with all of us his days are good and bad but it was soo good to see him and his family. I really felt blessed to see them all.
It was also good to see my friend Misty. She was my rock in Orlando those few years I was there and she remains the same! We always pick right up where we left off the time before.
Well, no need for like day to day occurances in my vacation, just know that I got to see some special people in my life. Spent my days doing a whole lot of NOTHING!!!!! It was great. I hung out with my folks so they got to see me come back from chemo to the nearly normal me I always am. I hope that put some minds at ease. And for those who didn't see me enough, the planes still fly this way too! Come on out, I'd love the company!!!!
Well 2 more treatments and I'm done with this chemo stuff!
More later, smooches!
It was really good to see my family and know that they are all praying for me! I want to ask that you send special prayers up for my cousin Dalton Short as he is fighting this cancer thing as well. He is a trooper but as with all of us his days are good and bad but it was soo good to see him and his family. I really felt blessed to see them all.
It was also good to see my friend Misty. She was my rock in Orlando those few years I was there and she remains the same! We always pick right up where we left off the time before.
Well, no need for like day to day occurances in my vacation, just know that I got to see some special people in my life. Spent my days doing a whole lot of NOTHING!!!!! It was great. I hung out with my folks so they got to see me come back from chemo to the nearly normal me I always am. I hope that put some minds at ease. And for those who didn't see me enough, the planes still fly this way too! Come on out, I'd love the company!!!!
Well 2 more treatments and I'm done with this chemo stuff!
More later, smooches!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Olympic Dreams Dashed!!!!
Well, I can say that I will NOT be participating in this years Olympic Games! I have tested positive for steroids!!!! I apologize to all my fans for any disappointment I may have caused. In my defense, it is a part of my treatment so please understand!!!
Hahaha! So those of you who don't know me, you have to know that the only competition that I may be eligible for is.............well, that would be NONE!!!!
I was a little upset that I haven't loss any weight but they give you all these drugs and steroids to make you eat, hence the gaining of 5-10 lbs!!!!! I'm pissed, I was looking forward to the weight loss!!!!
Just thoughts!
B
Hahaha! So those of you who don't know me, you have to know that the only competition that I may be eligible for is.............well, that would be NONE!!!!
I was a little upset that I haven't loss any weight but they give you all these drugs and steroids to make you eat, hence the gaining of 5-10 lbs!!!!! I'm pissed, I was looking forward to the weight loss!!!!
Just thoughts!
B
Thursday, July 10, 2008
I'm Shrinking!!!!!
Hello everyone!
Well, the 3rd chemo was pretty OK. Just tired as usual. I moved before and after chemo so I was a little more tired than normal but I bounced back after Tuesday!
On Monday, I had another biopsy. It was not the most pleasant experience but there was good news that came from it. The tech and the doctor performing the biopsy had some difficulty finding the tumor!!!! You could see the initial ultrasound pictures on one screen and compared to the new pictures. It was really dramatic! The doctor was like, it shrank like 8-10 times of the initial tumor. Today I met with my surgeon and he said that the tumor is now like 1cm or less! That's a great thing. I will be having surgery like two weeks after my last chemo session which will be Aug. 27th. Yep the day before my birthday, that sucks! But hey ain't that something to celebrate when I can!!!!
Okay, that's it for now.
Thanks of course for all the love and prayers.
I'll Holla!!!
Well, the 3rd chemo was pretty OK. Just tired as usual. I moved before and after chemo so I was a little more tired than normal but I bounced back after Tuesday!
On Monday, I had another biopsy. It was not the most pleasant experience but there was good news that came from it. The tech and the doctor performing the biopsy had some difficulty finding the tumor!!!! You could see the initial ultrasound pictures on one screen and compared to the new pictures. It was really dramatic! The doctor was like, it shrank like 8-10 times of the initial tumor. Today I met with my surgeon and he said that the tumor is now like 1cm or less! That's a great thing. I will be having surgery like two weeks after my last chemo session which will be Aug. 27th. Yep the day before my birthday, that sucks! But hey ain't that something to celebrate when I can!!!!
Okay, that's it for now.
Thanks of course for all the love and prayers.
I'll Holla!!!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
3rd Times the Charm!!!
I know, this is very close to the 2nd chemo entry, but what else is there to do during chemo?
So I saw my doctor today and he was very happy that he could hardly feel any tumor, and believe me he was very thorough in his exam. He said that I was flying through pretty good!
So here we go again. I have taken great efforts to get everything packed up before today. I think I did a pretty good job except for the clothes I wore yesterday and the sheets, towels and shower curtain. I have great help to finish this and pack my car!
As for arrangements for the next few days, I will be staying with the Harvey’s, these are great folks. I don’t know who adopted who first but these are another aunt & uncle to add to my list out here! She insisted that I stay with them the next few days and I will go to my cousin’s this weekend. So maybe the mother-like figure will help me get on my feet a little better!
I am currently hooked up to my last infusion so I can bust outta this joint in about 30 mins. Now that the move is about done, school is out and I only work when I feel like it, I will be blogging a LOT more! So check me out a little more frequently. I promise to respond to all comments in a timely fashion and everything. However, give me a couple days because I don’t have a wireless connection until I get to my cousin’s house!
Thanks again for all your prayers and I would like to ask you all to add my coworker who is going through a recurrence of ovarian cancer. She is a strong lady who was a great inspiration to me! So say a special prayer for Charlotte Defeo. Of course keep up the prayers for me and keep sending those positive vibes!
Being the fliest bald chick you know!!!!
Smooches!
So I saw my doctor today and he was very happy that he could hardly feel any tumor, and believe me he was very thorough in his exam. He said that I was flying through pretty good!
So here we go again. I have taken great efforts to get everything packed up before today. I think I did a pretty good job except for the clothes I wore yesterday and the sheets, towels and shower curtain. I have great help to finish this and pack my car!
As for arrangements for the next few days, I will be staying with the Harvey’s, these are great folks. I don’t know who adopted who first but these are another aunt & uncle to add to my list out here! She insisted that I stay with them the next few days and I will go to my cousin’s this weekend. So maybe the mother-like figure will help me get on my feet a little better!
I am currently hooked up to my last infusion so I can bust outta this joint in about 30 mins. Now that the move is about done, school is out and I only work when I feel like it, I will be blogging a LOT more! So check me out a little more frequently. I promise to respond to all comments in a timely fashion and everything. However, give me a couple days because I don’t have a wireless connection until I get to my cousin’s house!
Thanks again for all your prayers and I would like to ask you all to add my coworker who is going through a recurrence of ovarian cancer. She is a strong lady who was a great inspiration to me! So say a special prayer for Charlotte Defeo. Of course keep up the prayers for me and keep sending those positive vibes!
Being the fliest bald chick you know!!!!
Smooches!
Bella vs The Volcano
Well this was my first chemo without my Mama! So I go it alone! I went to my appointments, got my blood work done, saw the doctor. This was not my usual doctor because they were all at some conference. While doing my exam she had to ask me where the tumor was and when I tried to show her, I could hardly find it. So guess what, THE CHEMO IS WORKING!!!!!
As for afterwards, my friend Cynthia stayed with me but all I did was sleep mostly, all she had to do was warm up food from Mimi’s and make me noodles. That’s it! But it was nice to know someone was there. The next day was a little harder, no one there to cook and make me eat. When Mama was here she would cook and fix me sandwiches and noodles as soon as I would stir so I was always eating something with helped with the nausea. This time no one was there to force jello and great sandwiches on me so I was a little more nauseous this time. But I had a little help from good friends who got me some “other” methods of anti-nausea products and it helped! My nurse also gave me info for a clinic in LA for medical cannabis which is great for nausea and helping with sleep. Sleep has been an issue but I try to stay busy so I will be really tired when it’s bed time!
I can’t go on with this without mentioning my Angel. My Pastor, Dwight Peace, called frequently, but on
Saturday after chemo he shows up on my doorstep with food in hand. He came in to a mess, my kitchen was trashed from me throwing things together but too tired to clean it all up. So he rolled up his sleeves, fixed my plate, washed dishes, and put things back in order. It was like I was dreaming! I would arouse a little and he would be hard at work! The food was good but the service was better! He sent me dinner the next day and it was all delicious! The Peace family calls to check on my frequently until they get the answering machine and know that I’m okay! My South Hills Presbyterian Church Family Rocks!!!
It took me a little longer to bounce back this time but I think it was because I wasn’t eating as much. Mama’s have a way of making you feel better too! I went back to work on Monday but I was sooo tired, but my friends at work made it easy, plus they sent a sub to help out with some things that weren’t done while I was out so I helped!
Well I didn’t say this in the beginning, but thank you for all the support, prayers and words of encouragement.
For those who responded to my blogs, I appreciate the kind words. I didn’t reply to them because by the time I figured out I had replies too much time had passed but I will reply now that school is out!
Take care, women check the boobs, men check the ba…(oops my pastor reads this), keep praying and sending me those inspirational vibes.
Me!
As for afterwards, my friend Cynthia stayed with me but all I did was sleep mostly, all she had to do was warm up food from Mimi’s and make me noodles. That’s it! But it was nice to know someone was there. The next day was a little harder, no one there to cook and make me eat. When Mama was here she would cook and fix me sandwiches and noodles as soon as I would stir so I was always eating something with helped with the nausea. This time no one was there to force jello and great sandwiches on me so I was a little more nauseous this time. But I had a little help from good friends who got me some “other” methods of anti-nausea products and it helped! My nurse also gave me info for a clinic in LA for medical cannabis which is great for nausea and helping with sleep. Sleep has been an issue but I try to stay busy so I will be really tired when it’s bed time!
I can’t go on with this without mentioning my Angel. My Pastor, Dwight Peace, called frequently, but on
Saturday after chemo he shows up on my doorstep with food in hand. He came in to a mess, my kitchen was trashed from me throwing things together but too tired to clean it all up. So he rolled up his sleeves, fixed my plate, washed dishes, and put things back in order. It was like I was dreaming! I would arouse a little and he would be hard at work! The food was good but the service was better! He sent me dinner the next day and it was all delicious! The Peace family calls to check on my frequently until they get the answering machine and know that I’m okay! My South Hills Presbyterian Church Family Rocks!!!
It took me a little longer to bounce back this time but I think it was because I wasn’t eating as much. Mama’s have a way of making you feel better too! I went back to work on Monday but I was sooo tired, but my friends at work made it easy, plus they sent a sub to help out with some things that weren’t done while I was out so I helped!
Well I didn’t say this in the beginning, but thank you for all the support, prayers and words of encouragement.
For those who responded to my blogs, I appreciate the kind words. I didn’t reply to them because by the time I figured out I had replies too much time had passed but I will reply now that school is out!
Take care, women check the boobs, men check the ba…(oops my pastor reads this), keep praying and sending me those inspirational vibes.
Me!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The Wedding
The highlight of my year was just what I needed. A whole weekend that was not focused on me or cancer. It was all about Tammy & Ed!!!! The wedding was beautiful and fun. It was truly what I needed! With all I've been through the last few months was what I was looking forward to most! It gave me a release and if you ask anyone who attended the wedding, THAT'S JUST WHAT I DID!!!! I felt like me! I laughed, I sang, I danced and I enjoyed the people I love!
Thank you Tammy & Ed for letting me be a part of your special day, it meant a lot to be able to be there and take part. There was a time others doubted that I would be able to be there, I NEVER DID!
For my friends who stopped by to see me while I was home, thanks! It was great seeing you! Sorry I didn't get to see others. I will try to make it home this summer for a short trip.
As always, thanks for the prayers and well wishes.
Outtie 5000 (when is the last time you heard that one!!!)
B
Thank you Tammy & Ed for letting me be a part of your special day, it meant a lot to be able to be there and take part. There was a time others doubted that I would be able to be there, I NEVER DID!
For my friends who stopped by to see me while I was home, thanks! It was great seeing you! Sorry I didn't get to see others. I will try to make it home this summer for a short trip.
As always, thanks for the prayers and well wishes.
Outtie 5000 (when is the last time you heard that one!!!)
B
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