Well today I am 5 days post-treatment (phase I: chemo-rad complete!) and am taking my first full sick day due to painful blisters, of all things. As predicted, the worst effects of the radiation have shown up the week after treatments. The good news is I am done with this phase and should start healing soon!
Assuming all goes as planned, we probably won't be posting much the next month or so as I heal and prepare for surgery. Looks like surgery will be in early April and I will recover for at least a week in the hospital, then my surgeon wants me to plan to be off work for 6 weeks. We will plan to keep people updated on surgery dates and progress via this blog as many of you have said that you find it useful.
EVERYONE - I am SO thankful to you for helping us through the past 4 loooooonnnng months! The support everyone gave us, including encouraging notes, messages, calls, delicious meals, Tony walks, foot massages, lotions, music, flowers, treats - it was just so incredibly uplifting and really helped power me along! One thing about getting very sick is it really helps you feel the love! The love for LIFE, living, and the people around you. That means YOU ALL!
And I am so thankful for the wonderful STEVE, who has been the best cancer-caregiver a girl could possibly wish for!
Thanks for checking in folks and for everything! You should see a happy post in a week or so about my speedy healing!
Love you mom, you are an inspiration with your positivity and strength. I know it has never been and probably won't soon be easy, but that doesn't stop you from living every day to its fullest. I love you and look up to you so much. <3
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Thinking about you and hoping the healing begins soon. So glad you're done with this first phase. You're an inspiration to all of us! Love, Amy
ReplyDeleteRock on sistah . You are already healing from this round of treatment and soon your being will catch up:)
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Thank God this phase is over! Let the healing begin! Blisters - OUCH! Sometimes you must wish that neurons could just lay low awhile; you're well aware of the damage that was done - their mission accomplished, couldn't those little buggers just go to sleep, so you can get some rest too! Mindfulness meditation is supposed to help at times like this. It was created in your neighborhood, (Mass Amhearst) specifically for cancer patients, so maybe you could look into MBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - it's supposed to help with the pain. I took the course, and it was helpful in other ways - and it certainly couldn't hurt! I hope the swirling snow can bring you some cool solace! Please know I think of you each day, and send my best hopes and love your way!
ReplyDeleteJane - You are in my thoughts and you are an inspiration to all. I love you and hope to see you soon. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThinking of you! Especially this weekend when you are surrounded by our dear friends. I hope you have a wonderful time. Much love, Sarah
ReplyDeleteJane, you are a constant inspiration and I hope the healing is becoming less painful with each day! Have seen Steve's snow pics..hope you have been able to enjoy the beauty of it, despite it's challenge and annoyance to get through when driving around! sending you big hugs & xoxxoxo
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