Long time since I've written
Life has been busy and nothing really new on the health side of things but I have lots of requests that "something" is better than "nothing". So here it goes.
Since I wrote last I have finished one more complete cycle (3 sessions) of chemo and have just started another. No change in that status. Same side effects as before - tired for a few days afterwards and throwing up for no apparent reason at no specific time (just kind of catchs me off guard). I will finish this cycle and then have a scan from shoulders to hips looking for "anything" they might find interesting. Hopefully this one will be clean.
May 11 I had an MRI of my neck. It is at a point where they don't expect anymore changes. I still have some limitations to how far I can turn my head. Still in pain and seeing physio twice a week. I asked about putting a plate in but he said that I would lose more mobility and the surgery is far from straight forward. To reach the C3 they would have to go through the side of my neck. This could result in lose of feeling in the lower part of my face. My running career is finished. He said that the pain afterwards from the jarring would far outweight the benefits of running and suggested walking. Walking just doesn't do it for me though. As far as skiing, well we'll see in the winter. They will continue to MRI me every 3 months.
On Friday I had a muga scan to check my heart. Certain chemo's can have an effect on the hearts ability to pump. I should have the results on Monday.
On the calendar for June is a bone scan and a MRI of my head. Pretty quiet month so far.
On the non-medical side of life has been having new carpet installed in the entire house (major disruption for at least a week), Jessica's 8th birthday, scrapbooking retreat on the May long weekend, Jessica's soccer twice a week and the usual demands of life. Next weekend Sandy and I are taking a little trip to Victoria for 4 days. I am looking forward to that.
So that pretty much sums up the last 5 weeks.
I will try to be better at writing more often.
Love Carolin
Since I wrote last I have finished one more complete cycle (3 sessions) of chemo and have just started another. No change in that status. Same side effects as before - tired for a few days afterwards and throwing up for no apparent reason at no specific time (just kind of catchs me off guard). I will finish this cycle and then have a scan from shoulders to hips looking for "anything" they might find interesting. Hopefully this one will be clean.
May 11 I had an MRI of my neck. It is at a point where they don't expect anymore changes. I still have some limitations to how far I can turn my head. Still in pain and seeing physio twice a week. I asked about putting a plate in but he said that I would lose more mobility and the surgery is far from straight forward. To reach the C3 they would have to go through the side of my neck. This could result in lose of feeling in the lower part of my face. My running career is finished. He said that the pain afterwards from the jarring would far outweight the benefits of running and suggested walking. Walking just doesn't do it for me though. As far as skiing, well we'll see in the winter. They will continue to MRI me every 3 months.
On Friday I had a muga scan to check my heart. Certain chemo's can have an effect on the hearts ability to pump. I should have the results on Monday.
On the calendar for June is a bone scan and a MRI of my head. Pretty quiet month so far.
On the non-medical side of life has been having new carpet installed in the entire house (major disruption for at least a week), Jessica's 8th birthday, scrapbooking retreat on the May long weekend, Jessica's soccer twice a week and the usual demands of life. Next weekend Sandy and I are taking a little trip to Victoria for 4 days. I am looking forward to that.
So that pretty much sums up the last 5 weeks.
I will try to be better at writing more often.
Love Carolin
4 Comments:
At 8:29 AM,
Anonymous said…
Thanks for the update, we were wondering how you were doing.You are an amazing LADY Carolin!You both deserve a holiday, hope you have a great time.You should give Chad a call if you have some spare time. Enjoy
Love A Carol
At 12:56 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Carolin,
Whew, I was hoping that you hadn't given up on keeping us posted. I was also hoping that it was because there was some stability in your life. Sorry about the running but don't forget that walking can lead to hiking in the mountains which is pretty darn fine exercise to say nothing of the awesome scenery.
Good to hear from you. xox..Barb
At 7:55 PM,
Anonymous said…
I was ready to come pounding on your door to see what was going on so I'm glad you finally brought us up to date. We all care about you and are amazed at how much you have successfully borne. You are an inspiration to us all.
Hugs,
Cheryl K
At 10:14 PM,
Anonymous said…
Thanks for the update. We thought you were busy getting that MRI machine installed and got caught plugging it into the neighbours or something! I am also sorry to hear about the running, but maybe you will enjoy something new instead or the hiking as another friend said. By the way, it is nice to hear from you in general, health-wise or not. Thank you for keeping us posted. Take good care of yourself -- we're thinking of you. Rebecca
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