Little did I think I would ever get use to all these treatment schedules, scans and blood draws. It's official now...I just finished my tenth cycle of all this junk. The Zometa I receive by IV for my bones is causing quite a bit of bone pain now. It usually hits on the weekend. It's like a stronger Boniva that you see Sally Field advertise. The nurse said the other day that I should have bones of concrete. When given for osteoporosis, Zometa is given once a year. It didn't bother me the first eight months, but the last two have been rough. The cumulative effect of it is causing the increased bone pain.
On with the meat of this entry. I got to skip this Monday's treatment since we are leaving Sunday morning early for Oahu. I asked a couple weeks ago if the study would allow this. I didn't want to be on the plane for 8-10 hours with my nadir dropping & my energy sapped. Usually day eight after treatment my wbc are at their lowest & being sick in Hawaii would be the last thing I want.
I got my results from the CT from Thursday. He told me everything is unchanged. I will take that news anytime! Thank you all for the prayers & support you have shown. The cards & comments are uplifting. Please remember us in your prayers as we travel. Pray for strength for me to keep up with my family, & for little to no pain. Pray for the children on this long flight, especially Austin. I got Benadryl individual doses just in case. Pray for Anthony as he teaches a surgical technique in one of the cadever labs. Sounds like fun...nothing like the smell of formaldehyde. We will get back on Monday morning the 28th. Maybe I will able to get some pictures on this with the help of my friend Jeanine.
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Sounds like good news. I have been thinking of you alot lately. I pray for your continued health and healing. I hope you have a wonderful trip. I will be praying for your family, as well as you. I left you a message and would love to see you when you get back......Be safe.....winnie
Praise God for "unchanged!" I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing trip. I can't wait to see pictures! And, yes, I will help you post them. :) We need some hang-out time anyway, and that is the perfect excuse! Love you, and I'll miss you this week!
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