Omigosh - it's been a long haul, but I am in my final week of radiation. I pray the radiation machine stays in good operating condition this week and there are no glitches with scheduling. I really don't want to extend into next week. I cannot imagine what it would be like if I had to have chemotherapy other than the drug I have to start taking to block the estrogen in my body (Anastrozole). I'm dreading taking it. Dr. Dorn said to wait 2 weeks after the end of radiation to start taking them. He wants my body to heal a little from the radiation. The Anastrozole can cause side effects but it is better for me than the alternative,Tamoxifen. I am hoping I don't get any of the side effects so I don't have to switch to Tamoxifen.
I had an MRI last Wednesday on my back. I should get the results tomorrow. I just hope it is not something bad that requires surgery. I would like to get back to normal for a while. Normal sleep patterns, working out and running so I am physically fit again. I feel like a mushy blimp. I want my energy back and not feel like I am forcing myself to do simple things like laundry.
Everyone's been so great and supportive and I know it will get better, but I'm getting impatient and if I have to have another surgery I feel like it will push me into depression. No need to worry about that until I get the results.
Some fabulous news, my sister ran her first marathon on Saturday and finished in 4 hours 37 minutes. I am so proud of her. She learned alot and I expect will even do better in the next one. I have no desire to run a marathon. What an accomplishment!!!
I am taking Friday off. I'm going to help my mom with a couple of things in Caldwell. Come back to Boise and have my LAST radiation appointment. Then Tom is going to fix a celebration dinner Friday night.
Wednesday I have my last appointment with Dr. Dorn. He will give me the next steps on follow up appointments etc than extend out 10 years. That's ok. I am a Survivor and plan on keeping it that way.
I had an MRI last Wednesday on my back. I should get the results tomorrow. I just hope it is not something bad that requires surgery. I would like to get back to normal for a while. Normal sleep patterns, working out and running so I am physically fit again. I feel like a mushy blimp. I want my energy back and not feel like I am forcing myself to do simple things like laundry.
Everyone's been so great and supportive and I know it will get better, but I'm getting impatient and if I have to have another surgery I feel like it will push me into depression. No need to worry about that until I get the results.
Some fabulous news, my sister ran her first marathon on Saturday and finished in 4 hours 37 minutes. I am so proud of her. She learned alot and I expect will even do better in the next one. I have no desire to run a marathon. What an accomplishment!!!
I am taking Friday off. I'm going to help my mom with a couple of things in Caldwell. Come back to Boise and have my LAST radiation appointment. Then Tom is going to fix a celebration dinner Friday night.
Wednesday I have my last appointment with Dr. Dorn. He will give me the next steps on follow up appointments etc than extend out 10 years. That's ok. I am a Survivor and plan on keeping it that way.
You have done so well. I like looking at all of those "completes" on the side. Mom sent me the picture from the paper. It says it all. You are a survivor and have had some wonderful support from friends and family up there. I'm keeping it on my desk because looking at it makes me happy. (Happy! He was one of the 7 too!!!) I may frame it. Let me know about the MRI.
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