Hi Y’all
Today I went to the doctor. It was me, My Man, The Boy and our two nieces. We got there around 1:30pm and didn’t leave till 5:15pm! First let me say, the kids did a wonderful job. Probably better than me and My Man. My oldest niece is 13 years old and took charge of the other two. They toured the hospital, hit the cafe and gift shop. They all had at least two electronics each.
Ok, about the appointment. Here are the facts:
- The tumor has doubled in size.
- I will be taking the “balls to the walls” chemo.
- I will have a port put in on Monday.
- Thursday I will go in and get more “labs” done, meet with the Dr. and then check into the hospital.
- I will be there for about 5 days.
- I will lose my hair. I will hallucinate. I will lose weight. I will puke. What FUN!!!
After the 5 days I will go home and have about 3 weeks before we do it all again. After the second session, they will do another CT scan. HOPEFULLY the chemo will kick the tumors ass and the f-ing thing will shrink and die. After the chemo is all done, they will probably do some radiation to shirk it till it is all gone.
Ok, that is all I got! Have a good night!
My dear Shay, I am praying for you and will continue to pray daily. You are such a strong woman and I admire your tenacity. Oh my gosh, you are a rock! And I know you can make it through this latest challenge.
You know how to kick ass. You are a Strong woman you are not the grandchild of Pauline Cranfill for nothing. Thinking positive thoughts, Love you now go kick some ASS.
You are in our prayers!
Shannon—you are so dear. I am so sorry this has occurred, however, you are strong and determined–you are everything that it takes to get over this dilemma. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kick cancer’s ass!! You will get through this – I know it.
Thank you! I may need some advice on what to eat!
You should visit Piedmont Cancer Center off Howell Mill Rd before Thursday. Shana is the dietician and she taught me so much. She would be able to help you get prepared for when you get home from the hospital. Also, the acupuncturist there was amazing. He helped my dad stay more comfortable dealing with chemo side effects. Also, there is a cookbook we used that told you different things to make for all types of chemo side effects – I will find out the name and get it to you. We used the recipes for what to eat if you have mouth sores and nausea a lot.
Wow, 5 days of chemo, in the hospital, sounds radical. I’m so glad you’ve got family to lean on. I don’t know what I can do for you, but name it and it is done – in the meantime I’ll pray. xo.
Katie
I am not sure if I will be getting chemo the whole time but since it is heavy duty, they want be there to watch me. How are you doing?? Any tips for me?
You are in our prayers
Thank You!