It's been a while since I've updated folks on where my cancer's at. Well, it's still right where it was before. The latest development, though, is a drop in my hemoglobin levels which unfortunately makes me anemic. So I've been kinda tired lately; little energy for anything; poor appetite. But I'm on a new medication that should help me with that.
But my doctor's seem pleased with my lab results. The chemo appears to be having an impact, apart from making me feel like crap. I've been on the chemo since October. Funny, eh? It's like the worse I feel the better I am. But I'm not fooling myself. Yet to be scheduled is the radiation and a bone marrow transplant. So the real fun is yet to come.
Did you hear about the guy who's doctor told him he had cancer and only 6 months to live? When he asked the doctor what he should do the doc said move to Saskatoon and live with an economist. The guys says, "Will that make me live longer?" and the doc says, "No, but it'll seem like a lot longer."
Hey, look what I got. My friend idifficult from across the pond likes my blog so much he passed on a Feels Like Home Award. Thanks, idifficult. That means a lot. I appreciate it.
Now I just have to pass this on to 5 blogger buddies I feel at home with. Well, that's easy. And be sure and click through to see why I think so highly of them...
But my doctor's seem pleased with my lab results. The chemo appears to be having an impact, apart from making me feel like crap. I've been on the chemo since October. Funny, eh? It's like the worse I feel the better I am. But I'm not fooling myself. Yet to be scheduled is the radiation and a bone marrow transplant. So the real fun is yet to come.
Did you hear about the guy who's doctor told him he had cancer and only 6 months to live? When he asked the doctor what he should do the doc said move to Saskatoon and live with an economist. The guys says, "Will that make me live longer?" and the doc says, "No, but it'll seem like a lot longer."
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Hey, look what I got. My friend idifficult from across the pond likes my blog so much he passed on a Feels Like Home Award. Thanks, idifficult. That means a lot. I appreciate it.
Now I just have to pass this on to 5 blogger buddies I feel at home with. Well, that's easy. And be sure and click through to see why I think so highly of them...
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So, yeah. That's a good wish.
Strangely, I feel jealous.
I really really miss visiting ottawa.
Congrats on the award!
Yes, I've been wondering about your chemo progress too.
"the worse I feel the better I am."
Yep, sounds like the toxins are a'workin'!
My hat's off to you, cuz you definitely handle all the chemo crap like a trooper!
Does it still count if I don't wear hats?
hee hee
Keep plugging along Nomie, you're my hero!
Laughter = endorphins, the good chemical. Wishing you a steady stream of laughter always.
Jayne
My butt is numb from sitting on a couch that has this god-awful bar in it (yours was my last stop before signing off and relieving my hiney - whoever thought hideaway couches were comfy? Why did I buy this couch?) But I digress..
Where was I going with this conversation? ... Oh, yeah. Sorry. Did I ever mention I have ADD?
But anyway, I was wondering if you'd consider doing a Q & A post so all of us could pump you with questions? Like the question I'd like to ask you at present (although I'm sure I'll think of something else later) was,
-- oh shit, what was it? --
Oh. There! Grabbed that thought back again. Whew!
..are you a fan of the Hitch-hikers' Guide to the Galaxy? (what with your "Don't Panic" moniker next to each of your posts, and all). Because if you are, then -
and here's where I hope you've become somewhat familiar with binary code over the years - then you should plan something extremely special for 10-10-10..because, well, in binary code, 101010 = 42, which anyone familiar with Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy knows, is the answer to Life, the Universe and Everything.
Just throwing that out there as we all plan our year...
And I'm glad the doctors seemed pleased. Keep hanging in there.
Ms. Thirty-Something
Thanks for the good wishes. And, yeah, when the doctors are happy I usually am too.
Good luck with the couch and the ADD.
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And thanks for the award, by the way. I've had my share of troubles lately, which is one reason I've been a little absent, and I appreciate the vote of confidence more than I can say.
My butt is numb from sitting on a couch that has this god-awful bar in it (yours was my last stop before signing off and relieving my hiney - whoever thought hideaway couches were comfy? Why did I buy this couch?) But I digress..
Where was I going with this conversation? ... Oh, yeah. Sorry. Did I ever mention I have ADD?
But anyway, I was wondering if you'd consider doing a Q & A post so all of us could pump you with questions? Like the question I'd like to ask you at present (although I'm sure I'll think of something else later) was,
-- oh shit, what was it? --
Oh. There! Grabbed that thought back again. Whew!
..are you a fan of the Hitch-hikers' Guide to the Galaxy? (what with your "Don't Panic" moniker next to each of your posts, and all). Because if you are, then -
and here's where I hope you've become somewhat familiar with binary code over the years - then you should plan something extremely special for 10-10-10..because, well, in binary code, 101010 = 42, which anyone familiar with Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy knows, is the answer to Life, the Universe and Everything.
Just throwing that out there as we all plan our year...
And I'm glad the doctors seemed pleased. Keep hanging in there.
Ms. Thirty-Something