One More!

I had a chemo treatment yesterday. I have some fatigue and some itching. The problem is Benadryl helps with itching but adds to fatigue!

I'm really really good. I'm back to complaining about things that blew past me when I was more afraid and more ill. I'm feeling like my old self whether anyone likes it or not. I don't think I'll ever take getting out of bed in the morning for granted again though. Getting out of bed is my definition of a good day.

I'm eating more organics and less meat. I pretty much gave up coffee which even I can't believe. Once radiation is done, I need to get exercise into my life. I find it truly impossible with my schedule. Duck if you're one of those who says there's always a way to make time for such things.

I wanted to thank my cousin Jennifer and everyone else for being kind and flexible. It looks like Thanksgiving will be on the Saturday after the real holiday. This is due to my radition schedule which is daily Monday through Friday. By moving it to Saturday, travel will be easier. I had toyed with the idea of not going but, no offense to the grown-ups that I love dearly, I couldn't get past Isaac not seeing Kate and Grace. I'm so glad we'll be there for Thanksgiving, Saturday or whatever. I don't think I've missed the gathering in my whole life and now I don't have to. This cancer took away a lot of special times so I'm glad this isn't among them.

My last chemo is October 1. It feels like my birthday is coming. Well, you know when you're a kid and it's your birthday. It's that kind of excitement.

The next step is to get some genetic testing. I've kind of decided, with input from my chemo oncologist, that if it looks like I'm carrying the DNA marker for breast cancer, it would make sense to have my ovaries taken out. Studies show that active ovaries can encourage further breast cancer and also lead to ovarian cancer. The link between the two is undeniable but it seems when the DNA is set with cancer in it only. If this makes no sense, I'll keep you posted on what happens next.

I'm good. I'm going to be even better. This is going to be behind us before you know it.