Long Day
posted by Trycia Perry, Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 10:15 PM
So after a long and exhausting day driving from San Clemente to LA for my oncologist appt, here is the latest news...the good news first! The lesion they 'thought' they saw on my lung was an 'unspecific 1-2 mm spot, not necessarily even cancer' My oncologist is NOT worried, but we will keep an eye on it in just in case for the next several months. She said it is so small that it wouldn't even show up on a petscan. Upon hearing this, I lost it. I was beyond relieved and sooo needed this good news today!
The other news is that my recent radiation has dropped my white blood cell count down significantly, so I am feeling very weak, rundown and suseptible to colds, the flu, and other infections. This may last up to a month. However, I was given "neupogen injections" which will boost the WBC's back up. I had one today, and I am feeling a little better already.
As far as radiation to the rib area, we will evaluate this next week. In the meantime, I am back on fentenyl for awhile to mask the pain so I can function like a normal human being.
I will be going back on my chemo pill as soon as my immune system is strong enough to handle it and will also be getting Aridea (2 hour bone infusions) once a month to strengthen my bones, decrease pain and hopefully further shrink the remaining tumor growth.
Lotta information to absorb, and I am overwhelmed to say the least, but I am grateful that I have these options. She also said my diet is great and to keep it up!
I saw at least 10 hawks on our drive today, and if you know me, you know how much I adore these creatures. They have been around me for months now. I found out that they represent "a higher purpose" which makes sense to what I have been going through. i just wish I knew what this "higher purpose" was because frankly, I am sick and tired of ALL OF IT! Is that bad? Whatevs...I feel justified in saying this today. HA!
Anyways, my birthday is on sunday and I will use this as a goal to gain back some strength so I can party like a rockstar! If I have to be on all these stupid drugs, they can get me through ONE festive evening of karaoke fun.
So, that's it for now...thank you for the prayers and well wishes! I'm a little upset with God right now, so I'm grateful He responded to all of your prayers! haha :) I'll get back on track soon...I promise. Lots of love to all! Trysh
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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You are an amazing person. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Sorry we lost touch with the family like we have. Carolyn (Chars cousin)
ReplyDeleteWe are close to LA if you ever need help or a place to stop inbetween home and Doc's.
Trycia....I usually like to keep my comments positive, but I just want you to know......it's ok to be angry with God. It's ok to cry. It's ok to ask "why me?" it's ok to hate that this is yet ANOTHER uphill battle.....and it's ok to be tired. You don't have to be strong all the time, He knows your heart...he made it. He knows your soul....he created it. When my Mom passed, I told Him off, and was very angry with him, but when I realized I needed Him, He was right there....the Poem Footprints comes to mind. "When you saw only onw set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
ReplyDeleteI admire you, more than you will ever know.
Hugs and prayers to you!
Kerry