Day 174 - 4/1/19
Today I met with the radiation oncologist that will be responsible the next type of treatments. It feels good to be moving to the next steps. The oncologist explained the entire process of how we landed where we are today and the options for our next steps. Unfortunately, some of the next steps will rely on approval from the insurance company, but I'm determined to trust in God and not the insurance company. I'm believing Him to work on the hearts and minds of those who give
Day 171 - 3/29/19
Two days after surgery, and I'm still taking pain medication regularly. That's not surprising. As much as I want to start weaning myself off of the medications, I also don't want to be in a lot of pain... So I'm just going to keep taking them until the pain is a little bit more manageable. :) The drain under my arm is still needing to be tended to regularly. I'm thankful that my daughter is taking care of it, so I don't have to worry about it. I've been sleeping quite a bit o
Day 169 - 3/27/19
Surgery Day. Today is Phase 2 of my treatment plan--a lumpectomy. This is an outpatient procedure to remove the area where the cancer tumor was on my breast. I will also have lymph nodes removed and tested for any residual cancer cells. The surgery is roughly about an hour, but it is a lot less invasive than a mastectomy, and the recovery time is only about a week. .... So I'm eager and ready for Phase 2 to be completed. Once this part is over, we'll be moving on to the radia
Day 164 - 3/22/19
My stamina has been building up for the last week and a half, but I woke up today completely worn out and drained. As happy as I am to be moving around again, I must listen to my body and take today to recuperate. I've promised myself to listen to my body, and today I'm going to be obedient to it and rest. My plans today: get rest, get more rest, and when I'm done, get some more rest. :) "He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my lif
Day 153 - 3/11/19
First day back to work!!! Yayyyyy! I've been waiting for this day for a while. :) I was so excited last night, I couldn't fall asleep. I felt like I did as a kid, and I was going back to school after summer vacation. How lame is that? :) I've really missed my peeps... And they have not had a shortage of love and support. :) Although I've been looking forward to this, I am very tired and drained after a few hours. I have an appointment this afternoon for my 1st post-chemo trea
Day 152 - 3/10/19
Back to work tomorrow! I know it sounds crazy... And I NEVER thought I would be saying this... But... I'm glad to be back to work tomorrow. I can honestly say I understand why, if it's possible, cancer patients should continue to work, if they can. It is so easy to get discouraged and focus on worrying when you have nothing to think about, other than your sickness. When you're alone with your thoughts, your mind goes all over the place, and it can land in some very unproducti