Hi Friends,
Just a quick update on me……I’m doing well! My first infusion
was a breeze; it was just a very long day. I still felt good the day after the
treatment. Then, the next 2 days were filled with nausea, but not awful. Not
that anyone reading this post has ever indulged a little bit too much on wine.
BUT, imagine what you feel like the morning after. That’s my best description
of what it’s like. By Friday of last week, I was feeling good again and have
felt good ever since. I wouldn’t say I
feel 100%, but I would say that I’m pretty close. I wake up a feeling like a zombie
most mornings. Luckily though, I have plenty of spare time on my hands to rest
and feel normal again.
Last Monday, I went back to see my oncologist and to have
blood work done. All was good. They check my blood to make sure my body is handling
the therapy regimen well. If so, I can proceed with my next infusion on
time. Since all was well, my next chemo
dose will be June the 2nd.
In the meantime, I finally got an appointment with a genetic
counselor. I’ve been trying to get an appointment for a month now and
apparently, it’s a busy place! I just
randomly called at the right time, and magically, they had an opening come available
for next Tuesday! So you may be
wondering, what the heck does that mean? Well, as I’m sure you know by now, my
case is somewhat an anomaly. Doctors are certain that I have some type of
genetic mutation that is producing these cancerous tumors. Genetic testing
needs to be done to verify this theory. Even if I do end up having a genetic
mutation, there is nothing available to reverse this problem at this present
time. However, medicine is always
evolving. Needless to say, I am praying
for just BAD LUCK! I will most likely always be paranoid that this viscous
cycle will roar it’s ugly head again; and if I have a mutated gene, I will live
my life under a magnifying glass. On the bright side though, the one thing I
can say with certainty is that I serve a powerful God, who continues to give me
peace and strength for whatever may come my way.
THANK YOU!
Love,
Abby
P.S. Yes, I still
have my hair. Hair usually starts to shed closer to the 2nd
treatment. I’m just hoping I didn’t look this crazy for nothing…..
P.P.S Judd seems to
be feeling good already!
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