Ready for the Last Round

I am ready!  Been taking all my pre chemo drugs.  Tomorrow I will have my last round of Chemotherapy!  Not so excited about the side effects but very excited about being finished.

Today we picked up my last batch of Neupegen, the very very expensive drug that keeps my white blood cell count up!  What a blessing for insurance.  God has been so faithful during my treatment, provision for my drugs to all be covered by insurance.

Saw the Oncologist today and he was so very positive.  Said he would consider me cured.  The surgery was very good and he believes that the tumor was completely removed.  And with the chemo and then some radiation any remaining rogue cancer cells will be blown away.  That was such good news.

I see the Radiation Oncologist on January 6 to see what the plan is for radiation treatment.  I am seeing the light at the end of my treatment tunnel.  

Thank you everyone for your support, prayers, meals, more prayers and friendship!

What a way to end the year!  Good news!  I wish you all a Very Happy and Blessed New Year!!

Round 3 Update

I am so happy to report that Round 3 of Chemo has gone pretty good.  The first seven days were rough.  So very tired and many stomach issues.  But nothing that doing nothing and taking gravol couldn't fix!  I did not work too much the first week, but this week I am feeling pretty energetic!  My taste buds have returned to normal, just in time to enjoy Christmas Dinner.

I am continuing to get lots of rest.  My body makes sure of that -- as soon as it is done I stop!  I am looking forward to getting good reports from my blood work.  Last round of Chemo is scheduled for December 30, so I anticipate sleeping through New Years!

I have been truly blessed with a wonderful husband!  Phil has done all the shopping and planning for Christmas.  He has taken care of me.  He has cooked meals for me that fulfilled my cravings.  Thanks Honey!!!!

I hope that all of you have a very Merry Christmas, full of joy and family fun.

Love Laura

Doing well!

It has been quite a long time since I updated.  I have no real excuse.  Just tired.  That is it.  All the new drugs have done their job, as far as I know.   I have not come down with an infection, requiring hospitalization or anti-biotics,  Thank you neupegen!  I have not suffered from the debilitating bone pain.  Thank you gabapenetin.

I have however been very very tired.  And suffering from nausea.

TIRED -- so tired!  Going shopping for an hour, need a nap.  I get so frustrated at how tired I am.

I am anxiously awaiting a phone call from the pharmacy letting me know if my neupegen is covered for my next round of chemo.   Hard to believe that one round is $3500.00!!!! 

Decorating the house for Christmas is right out of the question.  If it wasnt for Phil and Brian we would'nt have a tree up.  Hopefully over the next few days we will be able to get some decorations on it.  I think that and the Christmas dishes will be the extent of the decorating this year.

I want to thank every one for all your support, prayers, kind words, food etc, etc!  Each one of you has touched our lives in such a big way! THANK YOU!!!!!