So spring is officially here and my tulips are starting to come up - thankfully the weekend snow didn't kill 'em. :)
We're all doing well, the kids just finished 3rd quarter in school and the girls are doing fantastic -honor roll again! Nicholas is doing much better and on track for a great 4th quarter. They're all so excited that winter is over and school will be done in May. Just two more months.
At my doctor appt. last Thursday we discussed again the possibility to be off chemo by May - this will be pending scans that will be done the end of April. I'm feeling pretty good in general. Anxious to get outside and try to get some of this weight off before chemo is finished. I must be part of a select few that have gained weight on treatment, thanks to weekly steroids. Ugh! We also briefly discussed the next step which will be surgery to remove the primary tumor in my breast. The good news is he sees no reason for a full mastectomy only lumpectomy, the reason for this is since the cancer has already spread it doesn't improve my survival rate now to go thru a full removal. He is much more concerned about my liver so apparently once the primary tumor is removed that is where the focus will remain. Hysterectomy will then follow and so will early menopause - yeah!!! Still all better then chemo in my eyes so have to keep praying nothing starts growing back as soon as treatment ends. :)
Hope everyone enjoys all the sunshine this week!!!
Love and hugs,
Lynn
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Hi Lynn- Not sure if you recognize my name or not, since we haven't talked in a few years, but through the grapevine (Kelly B. and Kristin B.) I heard about your site. I think of you often, and send positive thoughts your way. I wanted to make you aware of a website you should check out-www.cleaningforareason.org- maybe you have heard of them, they provide women currently undergoing treatment with home cleaning services. Last time I checked, they had a site near your area. I hope the information is useful- and please, if there is anything I personally can do to help- please let me know. I would love to chat and catch up- Take care Lynn. Jenni Engstrom (formerly Bloniarz) (jenni.engstrom@plantemoran.com)
ReplyDeleteJenni and Vince Jenni right? In all these years I don't remember using last names. :) Thank you so much for the postive vibes - I need 'em. Yes, I have heard of the site and have my first cleaning soon, I'm really excited!! If I am able to be done with treatment in May we absolutely need to plan a night out again in the near future! It's been too long, how many kids do you have now 2, 3??? I haven't been out or seen really anyone in at least 6 months, I can't wait to be able to go out in public and see everyone who's been giving me sooo much support thru all this. Take care and hope we catch up soon!
ReplyDeleteYes! The 'Jenni and Vince' Jenni- I know, right, I had no idea what your last name was either! It has been years- seems just like yesterday though. 2 kids, girls, Sydney & Isabella. 6 and 3 yrs old- tempted to try for a Boy- with my luck it would surely be a Girl! Yes, definitely get in touch when you are done with treatment- a night out sounds like fun!! I am so glad they are coming to clean- a clean house always makes me feel good! Take care and hope to see you soon!
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