I'M STABLE

I had a MRI on Wednesday, and the results came in today. I have not talked to the Dr. yet but did have them fax me a copy of the report. To me, it basically says they are focusing on the cerebellum and right tonsil which is very vague in enhancement. There are no new lesions and the ones I have are not growing. It says I'm stable. I'm OK with that. I know they will never disappear so if they just stay the same that's ok. Now if you ask my husband if I'm stable, he may question that. I go in 2 weeks for a physical exam and blood work for any other cancers. If that's good I may go for Reconstruction. And baby, I will not waste the Dr. time on little ones, I want them BIG!!!! No I'm only joking I don't want to hurt my back now. I don't know what I'm gonna do. Thanks again for the prayers. Love you all. Cath

My Children

December 28, 2009

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I sure did. My children were over Christmas Eve, spent the night and we all woke up together about 8:30 for Christmas morning. Christmas, I went to my brothers home where some good friends showed up. My cousins were all there also. We have so much fun when we are together. I was feeling good but a little uncomfortable. I finally went to the PT and had some therapy and wrapping done on my arm. My arm was wrapped from my shoulder to my fingers. I never had a cast and feel sorry for anyone who has, talk about uncomfortable. The Lymphodema should eventually go down and the pain subside from my upper arm. I was fitted on Monday for a sleeve that goes from shoulder to my wrist and then I also have a glove that goes to my knuckles. They are called Compression sleeve and glove. I now do the therapy myself and can remove the wraps when I do dishes or take a shower. I see my Oncologist every 6 weeks for a port flush and check up. March I will have more MRI's done and the Dr's will look further into the abnormal sightings on my last tests to see if anything has changed. Hopefully what ever it was is gone. I totally lay my trust and faith in God's hands. Whatever happens will happen, all I can do is pray and take care of myself. I am confident I will be OK. My children need me, especially Jack who is 5 and Alex who is 22 and physically challenged.
I am happy, somewhat tired, but very happy. I hope everyone has a wonderful New Years. I also wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2010!!! Cath

December 1st, 2009

Well it's been a while. I forgot the password. I've been doing ok. Nothing bad just the same. Every 6 weeks I get my port flushed and blood work. Every 5-6 months I get tests and MRI's. Tuesday I start therapy for my arm. It's been a year and its still swollen and sore. The Dr. is fitting me a sleeve to help. I've been busy with the holidays and I am almost done with my shopping and will begin baking cookies. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. I will talk more next visit. I am pretty tired tonight.

October 13

Nothing is as good as the technology I am given and suppose to know how to work. I feel like a 2nd grader, really, when it comes to knowledge of the computer. Actually, 2nd graders know more then me. I have such problems getting on. Nothing is more frustrating then typing for 15 minutes then accidentally erasing it. Oh well.....now you know what I've been up to.
My Doctor found something in my female region but he isn't concerned at this point. He just thinks we need to keep an eye on it. Everything is stable nothing shrinking, but not getting bigger or spreading. I feel good. My hair is taking its time growing. The bangs, anyone who knows me, knows I always were bangs. Well they are not growing. I'm learning how to quilt and love it. I've been busy getting into a routine with Jack starting kindergarten and Alex moving from Rockford to Skokie. Jack and I workout 3 times a week, OK maybe 2 times on a good week, usually only once. I'm trying not to over due it, hahaha. I gained alot of weight with the meds I'm taking. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I hope everyone is ready for winter, I am not. I am so sorry this update took so long to write. Forgive me.

September 4, 2009

I'm baaaack. I know what your thinking, omg it has'nt even been a month. Just an update. My Mamo is negative. I had a petscan today from eyes to thighs. I'll get results in 2-3 days. I have been busy learning how to quilt, and loosing 10 lbs. Quilting is easier. Hope everyone is enjoying the rest of the summer, its going quick.

Aug. 30, 2009

To keep everyone up on my health, I will start at the beginning, No I am just kidding. At the time I am waiting to get a Petscan, cervical MRI, Spine MRI, Mamogram reading, and see a therapist about the lympaderma in my arm. I am feeling good and positive. The chemo put me into early menopause. I thought I went through it a year ago when I started the drugs, no now that I am off the big drugs I am going through it, Hot flashes, Wow no fun. I've heard of some funny stories, I have none. I don't feel like myself, but I have to say I am truely happy. I love my family so much and have the best of friends. I've been busy the past two weeks, Jack started Kindergarten. Alex is moving to Skokie. I will take Alex to his new home on Sept. 1st.
Thank you for all your prayers. they must be working.