Well it seems as though I have almost abandoned this blog. For anyone who feels that I have left them hanging ... I'm sorry. I've been busy living .. that's my excuse and as far as excuses go I think it's a pretty good one.
The most important news to share is that CT and PET scans of last week show that I am still in remission. I am so very blessed - King David's words come to mind "... my cup runneth over ..." (Psalm 23:5 - by the way Psalm 23 just happens to be the first memory verse I can remember learning).
My treatment schedule is still every three weeks for both Herceptin and the study drug. I have completed the one year study commitment but am pleased that I am able to continue receiving the drug for as long as it continues to work for me - I am now considered a part of the long-term study. Every nine weeks I have a CT scan, an Echo and an EKG - each of these are required for the study. And every week I have a B-12 injection which helps me to feel better and boosts my energy a bit. Recently my potassium level fell below normal and so I take potassium twice a day.
I'm working five hours a day - I thought I was ready to increase to six hours but after a short trial last week I discovered that five hours is just right for now. For a couple of days last week I worked a little longer and then felt awful so my little test run proved that I really was not ready. I do feel good but sometimes the fatigue does sneak up on me.
I hope this finds each of you well and more importantly that you are living each day full of love for yourself and others in your life and remembering to count your many blessings.
