Thanks to everyone who has been wishing me well on tomorrow's procedure but it's not going to happen. I spoke with Dr. Volm this afternoon and he has agreed to give me a one week postponement on getting my mediport implant and first round of chemo.
With the news last Friday, the second opinion yesterday and, frankly, the last three weeks being what they've been, I needed some time to come up for air. I am sure you all feel as anxious as I do to start attacking the cancer but I need to get some pieces of the puzzle in place before I begin treatment. I want to consult with a nutritionist, the social worker, a therapist, an acupuncturist, a homeopath, my favorite high school nun, etc. You get the idea. I want to have my team in place. Dr. Volm said it made no difference to wait so I will have the implant and first round of chemo on the 17th instead. Hey, that will be St. Patrick's Day. I didn't even consider that until I just typed it. Perhaps, I'll get a little bit of Irish Luck to go with my chemo or at the least a Guinness.
I will post more tomorrow but I'm wiped out. Nathan's already out cold. His cancer doesn't seem to have the insomnia side effect mine does. He's been such a trooper. This last round of chemo wasn't as bad but it still packed a punch. Thankfully, he didn't have the oxciliplatin so he didn't have that cold sensitivity to contend with. Tomorrow we will meet with his radiation oncologist, Dr. Karen Goodman.
Thanks for checking in.
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ReplyDeleteyou say you'll try anything?
how about something effective...
Just popped over from Ad Hoc Mom. We don't know each other, and as she suggests, a few blog comments are not the cure for cancer, but I've been here, I've commented, and now you have tangible evidence that a stranger is thinking of you and saying a prayer for the health and well-being of your family.
ReplyDeleteHere's to you! May you have only good news in the days to come.
Holy moly. I BET you need some time to digest all this!
ReplyDeleteSaw your story on Ad Hoc Mom. Just wanted to give you a boost and tell you to "go get 'em" girl"...when you're ready to do so, that is.
Hello. . you don't know me. Heard about your from Dayna. I blog over at adhocmom.com and we just want you to know that we're thinking about you and sending you good mom vibes. We'll follow your story and do anything we can.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm also hopping over from ad hod MOM, and just wanted to say I am sending LOTS of good vibes and well wishes your way. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteHI, Carrie here from ad hoc mom, too. You have a beautiful family and a beautiful strength in your writing. If there's anything at all we can do for you, please, just say the word. What we have: a blog, some readers, some organizational skills, a whole bunch of moms in a loosely patched network, babysitters, hands, feet, brains--whatever you need. Please call upon us. Your story has moved me. I will be back. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA big hug coming to you from Cleveland, OH. Thank you for sharing your story, I hope the people reading and commenting show as much grace and love to the both of you as you do to each other.
ReplyDeleteElisa, I saw your & your husband's story on the Today Show this morning & I was deeply touched by what you both are going through. I would love the opportunity to chat/email with you further regarding your breast cancer. I am 41 and also a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer survivor. It's been 17 months for me & I'm still going strong. You and your husband are survivors living a new "normal" life with your precious daughther. My thoughts are with you. Would love to touch base with you. My name is Andrea, from Michigan. My email address is
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Sending powerful Mi'Shebeirachs from the "other" coast. Your strength inspires beyond words. Sending the most fervent wishes for continued physical and emotional healing and renewed balance to you, your family, your friends and to all those who surround you with their incredible love.
ReplyDeleteYour story really captures the meaning of what is means to be human. We forget how basic life really is, and how important faith, love and hope are to our existence. Thanks for reminding me and I hope I can make a difference for your sake. How can we help with your medical bills? You should set up a link that allows people to donate to help you and your daughter. Let me know. God bless you both.
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