Carolin's New Hobby

The lovely summer of 2004 came to an abrupt end when Carolin was diagnosed with cancer. What follows are the random thoughts and experiences of the Camerons as Carolin fights back.

Thursday, December 08, 2005

Last chemo session before Christmas

Friday is suppose to be my last chemo/herceptin session before Christmas. Once again the blood work shows that my white count isn't healthy enough to handle another dose of chemo. That means another missed opportunity to kill cancer cells with chemo. The doctor says we can start another round of three sessions on Dec 30. I had thought that we were finished but apparently not. The doctor isn't counting any of the original MMN chemo that they stopped because of the lung damage. More anti-cancer stuff? Who am I to argue?

Contrary to what my blood says, I feel great. My biggest complaint is the neck brace. It's darn hard to sleep in but apparently necessary to keep my head from falling off. Next week I'll see the neck surgeon so he can see if the neck bone is healing on its own. That'd be a nice Christmas present.

2 Comments:

  • At 10:01 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Reading your comment today reminds me of Rudyard Kipling's poem where he says "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you..."! It is a funny imagine to think of you keeping your head on with the neck brace. But really, you are keeping your head when many about you in similar circumstances would be losing theirs. You have heard from many of us that you are amazing and I hope you know that you are.In addition to your determination I hope that you know that some of that strength is coming as a result of many prayers offered in your behalf. I know "the Camerons across the street" are mentioned nightly in mine. I don't believe that God GIVES us challenges but rather that he allows the normal course of life to happen but when we turn to him it allows him to help us carry the burden and that makes it bearable.

    When you are through with all this I hope you will find an outlet to let many people know of your journey and the ways you were able to seem to be so strong.

    In your strength remember too that it is okay to show your "human side".

    There, is that enough lecturing for one day! Hugs, Cheryl

     
  • At 10:33 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Carolin
    I read your comment today and then went on to read the past ones which I had missed. Thank you again for sharing your journey with us.

    I am constantly reminded when I wake up to each day that I must enjoy each and every minute. I don't have the challenges you do just to get through each day and I truly admire your spirit and courage as you travel your path.

    May your day today be filled with positive energy and I hope a little cheer knowning that friends and strangers alike care for you.

    Jan

     

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