I know everyone is concerned and asking how I am, but I have to tell you I'm feeling pretty good the last couple of days. I actually feel normal. I've been able to work out and eat normally and haven't been too tired. Mind you I have been in bed by 9pm almost every night. It's been a busier week with appointments and tests but I want to thank everyone for all the emails and cards. All the support we have gotten is just incredible. We are so lucky to have all of you in our lives!
I had some baseline tests done this week. A bone scan and an abdominal ultrasound. I have to say I'm getting pretty good at reading the techs now when they notice something that isn't normal. My abdominal ultrasound was the only hiccup. The technician said he noticed a polyp on my gall bladder. One link I read suggested 95% of the time it is not cancer but in my case it could be the 5%. Anyway I'm sure I'll here about that at my next appointment. Another surgery wouldn't surprise me at this point. The bone scan was a two part test. I got a injection in my arm and was sent home for 2 hours. Once I came back I was placed under this giant scanner which started at my head and moved slowly all the way down to my toes. I have to say the easiest test so far, just needed to lie there for 20 minutes. The girl that did my bone scan said she did not see any "hot spots" on my scan. She said that it looked good. So that was a positive to end my day.
Now I wait for the hair to fall out. I'm probably 4 to 6 days away for that. I'm scared but anxious for it happen all at the same time. I obviously don't want to lose my hair but I know that as soon as it does I will know that the chemo is working and the bad cells are being destroyed. That will be a good feeling! Finally something will be happening to get rid of the cancer.
Well I'm off to pick up Sam from daycare and go out to dinner with my family. Have a great weekend everyone!
Love Ang
I had some baseline tests done this week. A bone scan and an abdominal ultrasound. I have to say I'm getting pretty good at reading the techs now when they notice something that isn't normal. My abdominal ultrasound was the only hiccup. The technician said he noticed a polyp on my gall bladder. One link I read suggested 95% of the time it is not cancer but in my case it could be the 5%. Anyway I'm sure I'll here about that at my next appointment. Another surgery wouldn't surprise me at this point. The bone scan was a two part test. I got a injection in my arm and was sent home for 2 hours. Once I came back I was placed under this giant scanner which started at my head and moved slowly all the way down to my toes. I have to say the easiest test so far, just needed to lie there for 20 minutes. The girl that did my bone scan said she did not see any "hot spots" on my scan. She said that it looked good. So that was a positive to end my day.
Now I wait for the hair to fall out. I'm probably 4 to 6 days away for that. I'm scared but anxious for it happen all at the same time. I obviously don't want to lose my hair but I know that as soon as it does I will know that the chemo is working and the bad cells are being destroyed. That will be a good feeling! Finally something will be happening to get rid of the cancer.
Well I'm off to pick up Sam from daycare and go out to dinner with my family. Have a great weekend everyone!
Love Ang
Angela, John, Matt & Sam
ReplyDeleteCan’t believe what you’ve all been going through! Keep strong, You are in our hearts and prayers!
Let us know…..anytime, would love to help out with any driving to your appointments, watching the kids, picking up kids. You name it!!!! My cell 613-794-4925 keep it handy just in case.
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