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What else can I say? We love each other!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Scans
Scans on March 21st revealed no change to my hip, and no signs of new cancer. :)
I continue to have Herceptin and Zometa treatments every three weeks. Other than that I have had follow up appointments with my surgeon, and radiation oncologist. Everything seems to be going smoothly.
In other news. Scott and I have purchased a new home and have been busy moving. We upgraded from our last home...it is SO nice to have space, however I still hate moving!
Back to unpacking....
I continue to have Herceptin and Zometa treatments every three weeks. Other than that I have had follow up appointments with my surgeon, and radiation oncologist. Everything seems to be going smoothly.
In other news. Scott and I have purchased a new home and have been busy moving. We upgraded from our last home...it is SO nice to have space, however I still hate moving!
Back to unpacking....
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
5 more!
Five more sessions of radiation! I have made it through regular radiation, and now I have five boost doses left. HOOORAY!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Nine more treatments and radiation is over! So far it has been an absolute breeze. Driving to the hospital everyday is a bigger pain than anything. I am just starting to show signs of skin reaction, but so far it just looks like weird tan marks. No pain, so I am happy.
I have been busy trying to get my Pampered Chef business going again. We had three snowdays this week, and instead of working on school stuff like grading papers and lesson plans, I worked on booking kitchen shows... it is amazing how happy I am when I am selling kitchen tools! :)
School is also keeping me busy. I've been trying to get my students back on track now that I am feeling better. I just haven't been dedicating the time to school that I used to, leaving right at the end of the day to make my radiation appointments has really thrown off my work patterns.
Click here for radiation pix.
I have been busy trying to get my Pampered Chef business going again. We had three snowdays this week, and instead of working on school stuff like grading papers and lesson plans, I worked on booking kitchen shows... it is amazing how happy I am when I am selling kitchen tools! :)
School is also keeping me busy. I've been trying to get my students back on track now that I am feeling better. I just haven't been dedicating the time to school that I used to, leaving right at the end of the day to make my radiation appointments has really thrown off my work patterns.
Click here for radiation pix.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Radiation
I know it has been ages since I have posted, which means I must be feeling better. Actually I am feeling much better and I am thrilled to be done with chemo! I can't express the gratitude I have for the help and support so many of my friends and family have offered, it is truly overwhelming.
So much has happened lately. My sister Halle came in to town for thanksgiving. It was SO good see her and Lewis.
I finished 2007 with my last of my chemotherapy appointments. Somehow my last few chemo appointments were actually fun...is that possible? Click here to see pix.
Beth and Josh gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, which means I became an AUNT! After my last chemo I had the opportunity to return to NYC this time without visiting the hospital. It was wonderful to spend some quality time with Beth and Josh and my nephew Jacob! This child is going to be sick of the camera before he hits 6 months...but it is hard to avoid snapping pictures, he is absolutely delicious! The adorableness factor just seems to increase as time goes on. Check him out: The Daily Jacob
In other news, I had my first consulting appointment for radiation. I will be undergoing Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). The bottom line is that it's the good stuff. They will be radiating my chest wall, under my collarbone, and local lymphatic areas as there is no "tumor" remaining. These sites were chosen based on statistical recurrence. Also, the decision has been made not to radiate my hip. Radiation to the femur can impede both the short and long term development of bone marrow essential for sustained and perennial health. It appears I have responded positively to chemotherapy so my radiation oncologist feels strongly that we not prematurely limit the alternatives.
Aultman added there latest IMRT vessel just this March. It appears to be the 3rd or 4th generation of the technology. This version includes real-time multi-imaging and instantaneous motion correction among other things I can't comprehend.
IMRT - Aultman
On December 31st I returned to radiation ocologist for a mock up... they have to prep me and the machine for my daily appointments. Setting the machine up is a process, as the radiation I will be receiving is very specific. The process was extremely interesting, however as always, the pictures truly tell the story.
Not photographed are the "tattoos" they gave me in order to correctly align me each time. They gave me a "tattoo" about 3 inches above my scar, and on each of my sides...under my arms. Each tattoo is so small, it actually looks like a blackhead, but it will make it take less time to set me up in the machine everyday. I will have radiation treatments five days a week for six and a half weeks. I begin Tuesday.
So much has happened lately. My sister Halle came in to town for thanksgiving. It was SO good see her and Lewis.
I finished 2007 with my last of my chemotherapy appointments. Somehow my last few chemo appointments were actually fun...is that possible? Click here to see pix.
Beth and Josh gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, which means I became an AUNT! After my last chemo I had the opportunity to return to NYC this time without visiting the hospital. It was wonderful to spend some quality time with Beth and Josh and my nephew Jacob! This child is going to be sick of the camera before he hits 6 months...but it is hard to avoid snapping pictures, he is absolutely delicious! The adorableness factor just seems to increase as time goes on. Check him out: The Daily Jacob
In other news, I had my first consulting appointment for radiation. I will be undergoing Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). The bottom line is that it's the good stuff. They will be radiating my chest wall, under my collarbone, and local lymphatic areas as there is no "tumor" remaining. These sites were chosen based on statistical recurrence. Also, the decision has been made not to radiate my hip. Radiation to the femur can impede both the short and long term development of bone marrow essential for sustained and perennial health. It appears I have responded positively to chemotherapy so my radiation oncologist feels strongly that we not prematurely limit the alternatives.
Aultman added there latest IMRT vessel just this March. It appears to be the 3rd or 4th generation of the technology. This version includes real-time multi-imaging and instantaneous motion correction among other things I can't comprehend.
IMRT - Aultman
On December 31st I returned to radiation ocologist for a mock up... they have to prep me and the machine for my daily appointments. Setting the machine up is a process, as the radiation I will be receiving is very specific. The process was extremely interesting, however as always, the pictures truly tell the story.
Not photographed are the "tattoos" they gave me in order to correctly align me each time. They gave me a "tattoo" about 3 inches above my scar, and on each of my sides...under my arms. Each tattoo is so small, it actually looks like a blackhead, but it will make it take less time to set me up in the machine everyday. I will have radiation treatments five days a week for six and a half weeks. I begin Tuesday.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Can't Believe It!
Well, I made it! Last chemo is today. Of course since my treatments are coming to a close, it feels like that past four months absolutely flew by. I am thrilled that the dreaded chemo treatments are ceasing. Hopefully I can regain control over my hairdo (and my body) again. I have begun to grow out my hair and I believe I am beginning to resemble a monchichi!
I am not sure what radiation will bring, but I am looking forward to photographing and blogging each step of the process. In the meantime check out the continued cuteness at The Daily Jacob...
I am not sure what radiation will bring, but I am looking forward to photographing and blogging each step of the process. In the meantime check out the continued cuteness at The Daily Jacob...
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Keep On Keeping On
It has been so long since I have updated my blog that I have been getting emails asking if everything is okay. The answer is yes, everything is actually going well. We have just been busy busy getting ready for the holidays and looking forward to finishing up chemo.
Over the past few weeks lots has happened, and it is all good news. I broke a record by making it to work everyday for two weeks in a row! If you know me, you know it is awesome for me to be back at work. Working on a regular schedule makes me feel like a normal person. My students are keeping me busy and so is IEP (Individual Education Plan) season. IEPs are the extra paperwork that go along with being a special education teacher. They are extremely time consuming, and most of them are due at around the same time... now! :(
I have completed the second round of scans - MRI, CT, X-Ray, and MUGA. Everything came out with good results. No change to my heart, no more growth or new metastasis of cancer, and the edema around the lesion in my hip has decreased. I have completed 5 of 6 chemotherapy treatments, my last treatment is in two weeks. Then I will wait three weeks to heal before radiation begins.
Scott has also had some recent news. He began a new job on Monday, and we are thrilled that he working locally again! It makes feel good to know that he is right down the street if I need him.
The most EXCITING news by far is that Beth gave birth to our nephew! Jacob August Beaton was born on November 13, 2007. Check out all of the adorableness here.
Over the past few weeks lots has happened, and it is all good news. I broke a record by making it to work everyday for two weeks in a row! If you know me, you know it is awesome for me to be back at work. Working on a regular schedule makes me feel like a normal person. My students are keeping me busy and so is IEP (Individual Education Plan) season. IEPs are the extra paperwork that go along with being a special education teacher. They are extremely time consuming, and most of them are due at around the same time... now! :(
I have completed the second round of scans - MRI, CT, X-Ray, and MUGA. Everything came out with good results. No change to my heart, no more growth or new metastasis of cancer, and the edema around the lesion in my hip has decreased. I have completed 5 of 6 chemotherapy treatments, my last treatment is in two weeks. Then I will wait three weeks to heal before radiation begins.
Scott has also had some recent news. He began a new job on Monday, and we are thrilled that he working locally again! It makes feel good to know that he is right down the street if I need him.
The most EXCITING news by far is that Beth gave birth to our nephew! Jacob August Beaton was born on November 13, 2007. Check out all of the adorableness here.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Scans Round 2
Over the past couple of weeks I have had my second round of scans. Results were all good. :) Click below for more pictures!
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