Last week was the third post-chemo biologic treatment, everything went as expected and there were no problems. The only recent tests were the tumor markers and those are staying steady. Next week I am scheduled for a brain MRI just to make sure the cancer did not travel and in April I will have a CT and PET scan.
Recently I discovered that the chemo nurse I have most often, Liz, happens to be one of my daughter's best girlfriends from Junior High. Liz is an excellent nurse and I've always been comfortable with her care but I will admit to a brief moment of feeling old. Then I remembered, "old" is good for me; 52 is great and 53 will be even better, and being "old" enough to have an experienced and capable nurse who also happens to be my daughter's school buddy is good also.
Working twenty hours a week is working out very well. I work 8 to Noon then come home for lunch and a nap. I am seeing another doctor to work on rebuilding my body and I continue to receive a B-12 injection every other week. All of this is working together and my energy is increasing. I hope by the next treatment to have my work hours moved to 25 or 30 per week.
The very best is that I can see my grandchildren at any time and we even had a sleep-over recently. Randy and I met my brother and sister-in-law in Las Vegas for a short weekend, it was wonderful to be with them. And, Madison's soccer team made in into two tournaments so after missing the entire regular season I was able to be at the two tournaments. I love having my energy and immune system back and I am so very grateful for your support and prayers.
