Laughter is the Best Medicine

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Three down, @!#$% to go!

Disclaimer: Adam is at the helm, which means his humor (or lack thereof) may emerge from the shadows of what I want to say.

Today's cancer journey consisted of venturing up the hill to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital for a nooner, uh, I mean, noon appointment. My dear friend, Kim Sesek, who now lives in Auburn, Alabama, accompanied me (she accompanied me on all but one chemo appointment the first time - love ya, Kim!).

Hellifino the phlebotomist drew blood for lab tests. Kim and I waited an hour to see my oncologist's nurse practitioner. My lab tests were pretty good today. Although my red counts were still low (I have been anemic for more than two months), no need for a transfusion. Also, my nurse practitioner was happy with my tumor marker results (my tumor marker is a lab result that provides a rough measurement of my cancer's behavior - the lower the number, the better). Kim and I then went to the infusion center for my third infusion of Adriamycin (sp?) aka "The Red Devil." At least it's red. If it were blue, I would have thrown in the towell three years ago. :-) GO UTES!

My infusion lasted "only" two hours today - shortest one yet. Came home to a warm and delicious meal compliments of our friends, the Huddlestons. Drew a bath (without any writing instruments or pad...unbelievable!), helped put the kids to bed, and am tired and ready for bed.

Penultimate thought of the night: I will probably lose my hair within a week, so look for details on the second tri-annual head-shaving party.

Last thought of the night: thanks to my family and friends for your incredible love and support. You are keeping me and my family going.

XOXO

TerriLyn

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Ready or not here I go!

No more secrets in my life. I am taking the plunge and starting a blog, thanks to my dear friend Rachel. It has been something I've been thinking about doing for some time now. It should be a fun and easy way to stay connected with family and friends through this next cancer adventure. A place to share my updates and activities during cancer treatments. As soon as I figure out how to do this there will be more posts in the future.

We had a fabulous Christmas. Filled with an abundance of love and support from our family and friends. The acts of kindness, love, service, gifts and money made for a very special Christmas.

Ta Ta for now!