Update
As I suspected, the Gilda’s Club meeting was much more my speed. The session I attended was for breast cancer patients and survivors under 40. The group was vibrant, fun, fearless and positive thinkers. There were no tears, few complaints and a lot of laughter. It was very casual, and I felt very comfortable. I plan to go back for the next meeting June 10.
I’ve been doing really well since my last post. I backed off the exercise and have been walking daily instead of trying to exercise the way I used to. I have also been napping for about an hour every other day or so. As a result, I’ve had a lot more energy and my blood counts are remaining steady. I did lose my voice over the weekend, however. I’m not sure if it is because of the chemo or a virus. In any case, I’ve spent the past couple days whispering instead of talking.
My mom is coming with me to my sixth infusion tomorrow. After this I will be halfway through the 12 Abraxane infusions! I have the following week off, then only six treatments after this one, with a week break after number nine. After tomorrow, I think I will finally feel like this whole ordeal is winding down instead of dragging on and on.
The three of us are going to a wedding in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, June 11-15. I am looking forward to a vacation – it’s been a long time since we’ve had one!
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Hooray! gilda's club...getting to the halfway point, and going on vacation.
Now that it's 85 degrees, I realize you may have no interest in a hat...but for those cool evenings and mornings that are sure to come, i am almost done with your hat...el
yeay! half way! that's excellent!! have a fantastic time in steamboat. i'll be thinking of you guys...send hugs to dom & lynna. - shannon
Great news all the way round. Thinking of you often, though I've been terribly incommunicado...dratted school. Need to check the sched to see if I can be your chemo date sometime soon.
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