So, I know the last few posts were kinda scary. The last few days were kinda scary. But as scary as they were, the clouds parted, and I'm having the best "after-chemo days" that I've had so far! I was able to go back to our apartment earlier than usual. I even went and did a service project with my church today at a place called "Exodus Ministries". It was a lot of fun, mainly because I was with people that I love! (Jenise, Kendra, John C.)
On Wednesday, when I went in for chemo, I also met with my doctor. Unfortunately, she affirmed all the research I had done: this type of cancer is known to be resistant to chemo, and yes it has been known to even grow or spread during chemo. Yuck... She didn't belittle me at all when I requested another PET scan. She said that she would have to work it out with insurance, but if it would give me peace of mind, then it was important. It will. I might be being silly, but I don't care. My body is acting the same way it did before, when I ignored it. I just want to play it safe. So, the PET scan is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:00 in the morning. I am really not sweatin' it too much. I fully expect for it to come back clean like it did before. However, I am fully at peace if it does not. Just rollin' with the punches:)
When I went to get unhooked on Friday, they gave me that shot again, the one that is supposed to make your bones hurt and give you flu like symptoms. However, so far I haven't had much! Just like last time! I am feeling a couple of things (jaw's a little sore, body's a little achy), so it is slightly noticeable, but not much. I am super blessed because I have heard from so many people that have had uber bad experiences with this shot. The only real side effects that I have are still from the oxaliplatin, and they are all kinda funny ones - the muscle cramping (well, that one is less funny when it's in my calves and John has to carry me... like Friday). But it's just kinda funny when it is in my thumbs. Then, I have that really strong pins and needles tingling sensation in my hands and feet, like the feeling you get when you have a body part that has gone to sleep. That pretty much just makes me laugh though because, well, it feels funny:) I can't remember if I've already written about these... I think I said something in an earlier post... Really, in summary, out of all the side effects that I could have, I think I have the best ones. They aren't unbearable in the slightest. I feel so blessed that I have not had the nausea. I think there are a LOT of you out there praying against the nausea, and I've gotta tell you that I feel your prayers. I feel them every time when I know I should be getting super nauseous, or I'm afraid that I will, and I don't. That was my biggest fear starting out.
I've also heard from mom that some of you are memorizing Psalm 25 with us. That is so cool! It's like we are all connected now:) Will, super excited about you and the other post men! That's so fun:) I love you all! Time for bed...
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