Ok...so I had my shot of Lupron-3 month back on Oct 12...so that's about 3 weeks. I have had headaches, HOT FLASHES, vertigo. I started keeping track to go over with my onci (oncologist). I guess that's the bad thing about getting a 3-month shot, you can have side effects but you can't stop taking the meds because they're already there. I've always hated taking pills and don't do well when I have to take something every day so I thought the shot would be good. Of course, being able to stop taking something because I'm uncomfortable may not be so good either so what's a woman to do?
On a good note...my one and only grandbaby Alivia will be turning 1 at the end of this month. What a blessing she is.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
NEW TREATMENT...
Went for my 3 month follow up today. All is good. Time for my annual mammogram...yippeeee. I love my oncologist. I am so thankful for him, his attitude, his understanding...and being a Christian is best! His nurse is great too. We really have fun when I go in now. Though when I left today, another lady must have just found out that she had cancer or that it had returned. We were on the elevator together and she barely made it to a seat when we got off. Her 16 yr. old son was helping as best a 16 yr old boy can. I probably should have gone back upstairs and gotten one of the doctors.
For me...a new treatment. I couldn't get it at my last appt since my insurance money ran out but I changed policy types and hope that I can receive what I need when I need it. This treatment is a shot, given every month or every 3 months ( I got the 3 month shot. ) My cancer liked estrogen so this shot inhibits it or keeps the cancer from feeding on it or something like that. Cancer is a little hard to understand so you have to trust your doctor and know that when he/she prescribes something and they literally draw you a picture that they truly know what they're doing - even if you don't. The shot may eliminate my cycles so may bring on the hot flashes - my poor family! Guess we will save on heating this winter :)
I'll have my annual mammogram next month. Trusting that Jesus will have His hand of protection over me and keep this dreadful disease away from me.
Katie just had her 11th birthday. WOW. Doesn't seem like it's been that long. The kids were only 7 & 8 when I found out and it truly is a distant memory for them. They always welcome pink ribbons - wanting to buy them, wanting to donate, wanting to buy me everything that has one. Little David actually got mad when I passed a bucket at Walmart without throwing in some money. They talk about cancer but don't really remember all of the appointments, tests and treatments...that's a good thing.
Love to all my friends and family.
Thank you for your encouragment and love.
LADIES...REMEMBER....GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS!!!!
For me...a new treatment. I couldn't get it at my last appt since my insurance money ran out but I changed policy types and hope that I can receive what I need when I need it. This treatment is a shot, given every month or every 3 months ( I got the 3 month shot. ) My cancer liked estrogen so this shot inhibits it or keeps the cancer from feeding on it or something like that. Cancer is a little hard to understand so you have to trust your doctor and know that when he/she prescribes something and they literally draw you a picture that they truly know what they're doing - even if you don't. The shot may eliminate my cycles so may bring on the hot flashes - my poor family! Guess we will save on heating this winter :)
I'll have my annual mammogram next month. Trusting that Jesus will have His hand of protection over me and keep this dreadful disease away from me.
Katie just had her 11th birthday. WOW. Doesn't seem like it's been that long. The kids were only 7 & 8 when I found out and it truly is a distant memory for them. They always welcome pink ribbons - wanting to buy them, wanting to donate, wanting to buy me everything that has one. Little David actually got mad when I passed a bucket at Walmart without throwing in some money. They talk about cancer but don't really remember all of the appointments, tests and treatments...that's a good thing.
Love to all my friends and family.
Thank you for your encouragment and love.
LADIES...REMEMBER....GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS!!!!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Another Doc Appt...A New Treatment
I had another doctor appt. scheduled for this week but had to cancel it. Our insurance is really stinky. More of a savings account and when the money runs out, the money runs out...you wait for the "new year" (which will be in Sept.) At my last appt with the oncologist he wanted to try a new treatment...a shot that last for 30 days or a 3 dose shot that lasts for 90 days. Wasn't enough insurance to get it then so we'll revisit that at my next appt.
Friday, May 14, 2010
2 Years & Counting
Wow! I can't believe I haven't posted here in over a year. It's been nearly 2 yrs since I finished all of my treatments. I continue to see my oncologist every 3-4 months...appointment coming up next week. All has been going good. I still feel tired and I get antsy at the smallest things (you know, get a headache and your mind automatically wanders into the what if it's brain cancer.) I did have a little scare with some massive headaches one night. They were so bad that I was hyperventilating and when to ER. A ct was done and I was found to have a brain but no cancer :)
For the most part, I do think about it but I don't dwell on it and my conversations don't always center around it. I don't participate in a lot of cancer stuff...just preferring to serve the Lord and focusing on Him. I hope one day that I can get into helping other cancer patients but I needed time away from it after having it meet me at every corner for a year and a half. I think when it's in your face for so long you just want to get back to normal.
If you've read my blog, you know that my mom was diagnosed as well...she is also doing good. She did not have to go through the chemo so that was a good thing. She needed a little pushing to go through with things but all in all, after the normal reactions of being scared, denial, etc., she came around and went through her radiation treatments like a trooper.
I will leave the blog up just in case someone finds it during their own path down this terrible road. I am hopeful that it helps others understand their choices and feelings a little better and know that they are not alone in this fight. I hope it is an encouragement.
For those who sent comments here, I apologize for never responding. They were quite old when I saw them as I didn't check the site very often.
Love to all
-Kelli
For the most part, I do think about it but I don't dwell on it and my conversations don't always center around it. I don't participate in a lot of cancer stuff...just preferring to serve the Lord and focusing on Him. I hope one day that I can get into helping other cancer patients but I needed time away from it after having it meet me at every corner for a year and a half. I think when it's in your face for so long you just want to get back to normal.
If you've read my blog, you know that my mom was diagnosed as well...she is also doing good. She did not have to go through the chemo so that was a good thing. She needed a little pushing to go through with things but all in all, after the normal reactions of being scared, denial, etc., she came around and went through her radiation treatments like a trooper.
I will leave the blog up just in case someone finds it during their own path down this terrible road. I am hopeful that it helps others understand their choices and feelings a little better and know that they are not alone in this fight. I hope it is an encouragement.
For those who sent comments here, I apologize for never responding. They were quite old when I saw them as I didn't check the site very often.
Love to all
-Kelli
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