Gotta take it easy

So I was hoping this weekend would be better having bigger injections to keep my white count up. I am thinking it is going to be exactly the same. I was achy all day yesterday, and this morning my temperature is 37.4 which is ok but I have to keep an eye on it over the next 3 days. I will be on lock down this weekend. As long as I stay out of the big H that's all I care about.

Have a great weekend!

Feeling pretty good...

Not a whole lot to report this week, Chemo treatment #4 is going along pretty good. I have had 2 of my 4 injections this week. Monday I was exhausted I pretty much slept most of the day. Yesterday I felt pretty good. Last night I was up half the night, I guess I can't have it all. I am feeling pretty strong this week considering this is my week where my immune system tends to drop. I am hoping that the bigger injections look after that. So far so good I think.

This weekend Marcel is going to attack my yard and make a big mess. He is tearing out and moving some of our cedar hedging, cutting down the birch tree in the back to make way for a new deck. I think he is also digging to make room for a sidewalk between the house and the driveway. Good thing it's him I will be on the couch!

Have a great week, here's to staying healthy!

Loving the sunshine!

I definatley think that sunshine always makes you feel better. I am feeling pretty good so far since chemo treatment #4 on Thursday. I haven't had night sweats and the nausea seems to be under control so far. I don't want to jinx myself.

Yesterday we went to my mother in laws 80th birthday, it was good to see all the family and extended family. I was pretty tired and fell asleep on the couch at 6:00pm. Not a good idea then you are up in the middle of the night.

It's another beautiful sunny day Lloyd and June are coming out for a visit this afternoon.

Tomorrow I go for my injection. Enjoy the sun!

Busy week...

This week was a busy one, Tuesday I went for bloodwork. I am happy to report my numbers are all good for chemo today. I met with a different oncologist on Tuesday, Dr. Mia. She was nice and very thurough, she explained my new chemo drug to me. Today is my half way point treatment 4 only 4 more to go.

The new drug docetaxel is better there is no nauseas side effects they say. However, the side effects for it are allergic reactions ( rash, swelling or itchiness). Fever is a side effect so I need to keep a close eye on it and the white blood cell count decreases like with my previous treatments. They also say my hands and feet will be very sore and tender especially my nail beds. I start this new drug in April.

They have also up'd my injections, I am staying with the same amount of days but more Neupogen to keep my blood count up. I go for my injection on Monday again.

On Wednesday I met my radiation oncologist and we talked about my radiation therapy. The treatment will start 4 weeks after my masectomy surgery as long as I heal properly. The treatment will be everyday Mon - Fri for 16 treatments. That's exciting because some people have to have 25 treatments. Before I go for treatments they spend an hour with me doing a CT scan to mark where the cancer is and they do small tattoos on my body to pinpoint where they will do the radiation. The side effects for radiation are your skin may blister in the area you are being treated and it will feel like you have a sunburn.

Chemo today at 2pm....woohoo I am half way there!

Have a great day enjoy the sun!

Monday already...

We had a great weekend over on the island visiting my grandpa. On our way home yesterday we stopped by the bear's for dinner. Thank you bear's for watching Clover for us on the weekend while we we're away and for the great supper.

This week is a busy one, tonight I am going to the Lady Antebellum concert with my little sis and my step mom. Tomorrow I go to the cancer clinic for bloodwork and to meet with the oncologist. Wednesday I go and meet with a radiation oncologist and Thursday is chemo again. I am pretty excited for Thursday it is my half way point for chemo. Only 4 more sessions left after Thursday.

Enjoy your week!

Liane

A few facts

I went to the library yesterday and picked up a few books. One of the books had some great facts I wanted to share.

• Over 80% of breast cancer patients survive long term
• Women who are diagnosed under the age of 45 years - survival is estimated 81% will be alive after 5 years.

Thought these odds were pretty good and wanted to share with you.

These week has been a great week for me, since Tuesday I have felt pretty normal. It has been so nice to not feel tired and or nausea's. Last night we went for dinner at Marcel's brothers house. Thank you to Eric and Lisa for a nice dinner and my little elephant. 

This weekend we are headed to the Island to visit my grandpa. Then on Monday I am going to the Lady Antebellum concert with my little sis her bestie and the bear. I am really looking forward to it.

Have a great weekend!

Liane

I was given an elephant

Back in January I was handed an elephant...well maybe not an elephant but close enough. The question is what do you do with an elephant when you have to live with it everyday. I don't have the answer to that question, but I can tell you this it hasn't changed me as a person. I am still the same girl I was on January 3rd the day before the elephant was left on my lap. Minus the fact that I seem to have lots of Dr. appts and every 3 weeks I pretty much feel like garbage for about a week. My life revolves around the elephant for the most part, but only 15 more weeks to go and I think the elephant will be trained. Then we can start to get back to better things.

Where am I going with this? I really just wanted you to know that I am good and please don't be scared to contact us, the elephant doesn't bite. I live with the elephant everyday and really sometimes I don't even know he's there. Except maybe when I look in the mirror and notice he ate my hair, or the days he makes me so tired i can't get out of bed. I know alot of times people are scared of the elephant and don't know what to say or not say or what questions to ask. He's just an elephant, he's big but I can handle him.

I just want you to know the elphant lives at my house and it's not a secret! We talk about him and have embraced him in our life no matter how he makes me feel. Sometimes we try and pretend he's imaginary.

Have a great week, I am going to do the same!

Liane

I think I made it

I layed low all weekend and rested and I think I may have done it. It was a bit touch and go on Friday night my temperature climed to 38.1 but that was the highest it got all weekend. Yay no H visit for me this time! My temperature seems to be good today, I am going to hang out and rest don't want to chance it.

Friday my friend Debbie from work came over and brought me a bunch of hand made hats from my friend Tara. It was so awesome and the hats are so cool I can't wait to wear them all. Thank you ladies for that I needed a little pick me up :)

Marcel is so great he is so busy working but he still makes us dinners when I don't feel up to it and goes grocery shopping because I can't go out. I love you!!!

Have a good Sunday!

Groundhog day .....re run

Ok so I have come to the conclusion that I think I am living in my own version of the movie Groundhog day. Every 3 weeks I go through the same thoughts and feelings. It is like a redo every 3 weeks. I have about 5 more re runs of this. I wish it was a more exciting version.

This morning I woke up with a sore throat, not good as this is when my neutraphils are the worst. However, I have been getting my injections everyday to hopefully keep me on the up and up. I am crossing my fingers and toes. I go for my last injection today at 1pm, then I gotta stay out of the germs and try not to get a fever over the next 4 days. Ok sore throat go away!!!

Have a great sunny day!

Feeling a bit better today :)

Woke up this morning after a not so great sleep but I am feeling a bit better today my tummy is settling down I think. Why is it sometimes your brain just doesn't turn off. No big plans today gonna put something in the crock pot for supper and hang out and rest.

I like when I feel somewhat normal it makes me think that this is all working.

Next appts

Tuesday March 20, Blood work and Oncologist appt
Wednesday March 21, meeting with Ratiation Oncologist 1:40pm
Thursday March 22, Chemo

Have a good rest of the week!

Yay sunshine!

I haven't felt so great the last 3 days, the nausea attacked me a bit more this time but nothing I couldn't handle. I am starting to feel a bit better today. I have had nasty night sweats the last 4 nights though. It's all good the sunshine is out today and I am going to try and enjoy it.

I went for my first injection yesterday no big deal, I go for another one today at 1pm and am finished on Thursday. Then I hope my count stays up so I do not visit the hospital. That would be fantastic!

Well take care and enjoy the sun!

Liane

Feeling good so far

Day 3 after my 3rd treatment, I am feeling pretty good so far. Last night we went to Oma and Opa's to have cake with Jessica and the family for her 16th birthday. It was nice to be with the family.

Today I am going to go to the women's show at the heritage park for an hour or so, I will see how I feel. No big plans other than that gonna rest and take it easy.

Monday I go for my first injection to keep my blood count up, I am crossing my fingers it works.

Hope you all have a good weekend.

Liane