Only one more to go

I had my 7th chemo treatment today only one more to go thank goodness. My treatment today was not the norm of course. They tried to access my port but it didn't work the first time, they had me walk around moving my arms up and down and trying to cough. That didn't work then they laid me on a bed and pretty much had me upside down with my feet in the air that didn't work either. So back to my chair I went they reaccessed me and no luck they said that my white blood cells were blocking the catheter so they would inject a medicine to unblock it but it would take and hour. They wanted to keep things on schedule so they asked to do an IV for my chemo....yikes I hate needles so I got my self worked up and had a bit of a teary moment while they wrapped my arms in warm towels to try and find the best vein. They had luck and the nurse was so gentle putting in the IV then I was hooked up and good to go for chemo. I got my ice gloves and we were set.

They came back an hour later and were able to access my port so I should be good to go for my last chemo on June 21st. Only one more to go woohoo! After chemo the bear and I went to the mastectomy/prosthesis shop in Abby so I could have a look at my options they have some really nice bras and I got to hold and feel my new boob option it was very soft and pretty light. They also carry bathing suits so I think I will be all set come August - Sept when I have to go try them on.

The bear and I went to Cactus club for lunch yummy. Enjoy your weekend!

So confused...

Marcel and I had a great weekend camping up at Hicks Lake, it was so nice to be at the lake with beautiful weather. On Saturday morning Bradley came up for a bit and went fishing with Marcel. Saturday afternoon Tammy came up with the kids we hung out at the beach. Marcel took the kids out fishing for a bit. Nathan spent the night with us in the trailer. Sunday morning Marcel and Nathan went out fishing and Nathan came back with 2 fish lucky guy.

Today I went for blood work and to see the oncologist. My blood work was good so I am good to go for chemo on Thursday treatment #7 only one more treatment after this. I can't believe it we are nearing the end. I also talked to my oncologist about my surgery in July and asked her opinion on lumpectomy vs mastectomy. I am so confused I don't know what to do, she said my surgeon is fantastic and very conservative she is her go to guy when she has questions. She was a bit shocked that he wanted to do a lumpectomy. She feels a mastectomy might be better because of my age and chance for recurrence. However she said it's my decision in the end. Sigh.....what to do.

My health is more important than a breast. Mastectomy on July 17th more than likely.

Have a great week I have chemo Thursday.

Speed bump

Wednesday morning I could barely get out of bed I was so tired. When I did roll out of bed at 12:30 I checked my temperature 39.4 uh oh. So I called Marcel and we headed to the hospital just like old times back in Jan and Feb. They ran the usual blood tests etc. and I stayed in emergency until Saturday afternoon hooked up to the antibiotics. I don't know what was wrong or why I got the fever but all is good just a little speed bump for the long weekend.

Only 2 more chemo treatments to go. Next one is May 31 what a good way to end the month. Then only one more!

I am looking forward to heading to Hicks Lake next weekend for camping. I hope you all had a great long weekend!

The middle of May already...

Where does the time go? What a beautiful week of sunshine we have had, I planted my flowers on Saturday now it definetly feels like summer is on its way. I had my 6th Chemo treatment on Thursday, only 2 more to go. I can't believe I am saying that, back in January it sounded like it would be forever and now my treatments are almost over.

I am looking forward to the long weekend, Marcel and I are going to take A and B to the Rodeo in Cloverdale. I should be feeling good by then. This Chemo hasn't been so bad yet, it knocked me on my butt Sunday night yesterday I was achy and today but nothing Tylenol can't help. I hope you enjoy your week I am going to do my best to do the same.

What a great week!

Marcel and I went camping at Hicks Lake from Sunday to Tuesday this week. We had beautiful weather it was so nice to get out and have campfires and relax at the lake. We had such a great time, on Sunday Richard and Tammy and the kids came up. Nathan went fishing with Marcel and caught 3 fish. Amanda, Breanna, Jenn and Dorey also came up and stayed for dinner. We had such a good time we booked to go back there the weekend of May 25 - 27th in campsite 15. If you have no plans come up for a visit.

I went dragon boating on Monday night Marcel and I drove down from Hicks because Amanda had soccer so I took advantage of the fact I was feeling great and went out for a paddle with the team. It was amazing I am so glad I joined. What a beautiful night out on the lake.

Wednesday I went for blood work and met with Dr. Uhlman she is pleased with how everything is going so far only 3 more treatments. Chemo #6 is today at 2:15 I am getting so close to the end of treatments. She did say that I am starting to become Anemic but that is par for the course with these treatments. I am feeling good and hoping that next week doesn't knock me on my butt like the last time. The good thing is if it does I know its only a couple days then I bounce back.

I also went and met with my surgeon Dr. Wiggins yesterday to talk about my mastectomy and surgery options. He was so pleased when he did my breast exam. My tumor has shrunk from over 5 cm to less than 2 cm. When we talked to him he said he would like to do a lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy because I my tumor is so small now. I totally wasn't expecting that it wasn't even in my thoughts for an option. He told me whether I do a lumpectomy or mastectomy it will not change my survival rates. Now I have a decision to make I go back to see him June 13 to tell him what we are going to do. He said he will do whatever I want it is ultimately my decision. My surgery is scheduled for July 17th he will do either the lumpectomy or mastectomy and the axillary lymph node dissection. I will have drain tubes for 7 - 14 days. But he feels I will have a quick recovery.

I hope you all have a good weekend! Happy Mothers day on Sunday to all the mom's out there!


Liane

May 4th....

Happy Friday, I have had a good week. I am looking forward to this weekend. Marcel and I are going camping on Sunday to Hicks lake for a couple days. If the weather man is right it is going to be fantastic weather. We have to be back on Tuesday night. Wednesday I have to go for bloodwork and meet my Oncologist. After that I meet with my surgeon to discuss the surgery options for July.

Thursday is Chemo 3 more to go.....

Have a great weekend!

It's been awhile

It's been awhile since my last post. Here is the latest update from me, after last weeks last post saying the new drug was ok well it wasn't. I ended up spending all day Wed and Thursday in bed so achy and tired I could barely get up to eat. I said to my family that last week was the first time that I definitely felt like a cancer patient. I felt a bit better Friday but had that terrible cough still all day, to the point it was making me sick to my stomach from all the coughing.

Saturday I started to feel better, thank goodness. That night we went to the Dance for the Cure fundraiser. I posted some pictures on facebook, it was a fun night if I had been feeling better there definitely would have been alot of dancing. I did manage to dance to a couple of songs. The fundraiser was alot of fun, lots of good prizes.

Monday I drove out to Hope to meet my hubby for lunch. On the drive home I went through Agassiz and stopped to have a look at the Tulips of the Valley so beautiful. Last night we took the girls to dinner at Rendezvous.

Today is laundry and grocery shopping day. This afternoon I am going to meet my friend Betty for a cup of tea. I hope you have a great week I am going to do my best to do the same.

Take care,
Liane