I am feeling GREAT! The second chemotherapy was no harder and maybe even easier than the first one. I have had two weeks of feeling very good, I've been exercising and eating well. (I did have pepperoni pizza one night and Al challenged me to eat better, but I think pizza will have to be in my diet occasionally.) I have been working and keeping up with my grad class work also. Some people who have had chemo before have asked me about sleeping, I do have some insomnia, but a basic Tylenol PM makes a huge difference for me. My blood pressure seems to have settled into the low 140s and upper 130s which is much better. I know that all of your prayers are making a difference for me.
I am beginning to research the effects and science of radiation for cancer. Please pray that Al and I would be able to talk about and make a wise decision in this area. My natural lean is to not undergo radiation, but I want to be open and to understand fully the science behind this course, and I want to be open to God's leading here as well.
I'm getting use to the wig, I can go hours without thinking about it and the itch is gone. I may look into a shorter style for the summer. I have some great hats to wear and have been reading up on different ways to wear head scarves. :-)
Here are some images of things I'm thinking about. Just for fun. :-)
Hi Mary. I'm glad to hear you are feeling so well !
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for you and the family. Did you find a car yet?
I wanted to let you know as you think and pray about whether to have radiation: My friend who is now cancer free 4 years after breast cancer said radiation was really easy for her. She had the treatment and went on to her work day. Not any ill effects for her, as far as I know.
Let me know if you decide you want some venison.
Love,
Ruth Ann