Whoo hoo! Made it through the first third.
I do have to say, looking at that last post, that it was definitely some hubris on my part talking big about 75-80 percent...in fact, that second week ,day three through five kicked my rear. I did my third round yesterday (just Erbitux and Zometa) and felt pretty good until today, when I woke up with a fever of 101.8.
Off to the doctor we went, fully expecting to be admitted to the hospital to get some white blood cells...but it turns out that my counts were actually fine, and the fever is probably due to the Zometa.
But they gave me a booster shot (in my stomach -- I totally felt like that story of Ozzy Osbourne after he bit the heads off those bats in the eighties...) of something that produces white blood cells and some antibiotics just to get me really solid for the weekend, which is great as we're heading to Leavenworth with some friends on Friday.
Starting to get the dreaded rash...not too bad yet, but my lovely chemo nurse tells me that it's bound to get worse before it gets better. Isn't that always the way?
Love to you all. xoxo
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Hmmm....does this mean you are going to let us smother you with eats, rides, kid care, etc???? : ) I know there are ...oh, a hundred or so people at the ready my dear. I guess there is no way around the fact that you've got to feel pretty crappy before you feel better. Please let us know if there is anything that would make you feel better or help in any way. Love you big.
Here, here! I'm here to help.
Hi Melissa!
You're much prettier than Ozzy and I'm sure that lovely rash only adds to your "glow". You're doing a great job and dealing with the crappies - nothing but good thoughts here for you. Go raft the river - it will be really refreshing!
Kisses and Hugs,
Patsy
Have a good weekend in Leavenworth and hope you had a good anniversary. A third done. Good job! Love you lots.
MO
Hey there....just checking in...I think about you often. I am amazed by your support group. Can't miss with friends like that! Needless to say....anything at all...let me know. Casey
OK, your Ozzy comment had me ROTFLOL. Don't know what that is? Well, neither did I until this past week when a colleague instant messaged it to me. Turns out it means Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud. :)
I hope you have a lovely time in Leavenworth with your fam. As always, I'm ready to jump in for whatever, even a boarding house for your visitors as we don't live very far apart.
XXOO
Arlene
Random comment... how was the Chinese food? Did I pick right?
Thinking of you, Melissa. We're all saying it -- Let me know what I can do to help! xoxo Molly
Hi there Melissa,
Hope you enjoyed your time away in Leavenworth! Thinking of you and wishing you a fun and relazing get a way.
LA
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