Chemo...again!

So…my doctors have suggested that I take a leave of absence (disability) from work so that I can focus on my recovery. I’m not too excited about that. I miss my students and am look forward to returning to them soon.

I’ve had two chemo treatments. My awesome husband accompanied me to the first and my sister to the second (thanks guys). It (chemo) is going pretty well. My weekly blood test shows that my liver enzymes (AST) have decreased, which is a good thing. They have gone from 677.0 to 112.0. Even though my numbers are still high (the average range for females my age is 15.0-37.0) I like to think that God is hearing my prayers and is working on me. It is my hope that when I go this week my numbers have dropped even lower.

I jumped the gun!

So I jumped the gun, and it is not near. Unfortunately, several scans, blood tests, and a biopsy revealed that the breast cancer has metastasized in my liver. I had a port put in this past Friday and will begin treatment again this week.

I am a firm believer that I can do anything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength. So, once again it time for me to roll up my sleeves, put my game face on, and prepare to fight.

THE END IS NEAR

Wow!!! Time has really flown by. I can’t believe that it has been almost a year since receiving my dreaded cancer diagnosis. Many people would look at my life and think that I’ve had a heck of a year (not in a good way). I wouldn't have wished a year like the one I’ve had upon myself or anyone else for that matter. But now that it is just about over and I have finished chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation I recognize it for what it was...life changing.

 

Going through this entire ordeal brought as many good things as it did bad things. I am grateful for the positive things that it has brought into my life and those things that I have had the opportunity to view in a different light. I am grateful to have made it through!

 

It’s all downhill from now. Other than reconstructive surgery (I'll know the date when I see my PS on the 4th) I’ll now see my oncologist every two months for regular checkups.  

Almost Done!

I am so excited! This is my last week of radiation.

Good News!

Wow! A lot has occurred since I last updated my blog.

My doctor put me on a new chemotherapy drug called Cisplatin. OMG! It caused severe nausea and neuropathy. After, two treatments my doctor decided to stop giving me drug.

I have also returned to work. Yea! This is my third week back and I am so excited to be back amongst my supportive co-workers and rambunctious 7th and 8th grade students. I’m also geeked about finally being able to get out the house on a regular basis.

I’ve also started an aqua aerobics class to try to get back into shape. For those of you who haven’t seen me, the chemo drugs caused me to pack on quite a few pounds.

Finally, here’s my big news….I am officially done with chemo. Hallelujah! I had my port removed last Friday, and I begin radiation on Monday. Thank you all so much for your prayers and continued support. I will continue to keep you posted on my progress.