Finding Opportunities

My third round of chemo was Thursday. Lindsay was with me all day and I appreciated her companionship. I think it was important for her to come to be a support for me and she was. She got to spend some quality time with Marlin, too, as they went for lunch while I napped.
Saturday was a rough day for me, some nausea and vomiting. I had not experienced any until this time. So I was thankful for the medicines I have to help me through it.
My family & friends surround me with loving phone calls and visits. My PEO sisters provided a meal for my family Thursday after treatment. It was delicious! Thank you, Bobbi and Sally.
My last treatment with Adriamycin and Cytoxan will be July 3rd, then I'll begin a two different medicines, Taxol and Herceptin. These meds will be given weekly for 12 weeks. They will be given in a shorter amount of time, probably just 2-3 hours, rather than all day. Following that will be daily radiation. I am to see the radiologist near the end of the next 12 weeks to determine how many daily treatments (M-F) that I will receive. Next week I am to have another MUGA (heart) scan to determine if the medicines have damaged my heart. Keep me in your prayers - that my heart remains healthy.
I am grateful for the kind gestures extended to me when I'm in public. I have had so many comments on my blog - and I hope it helps someone to understand the cancer experience. Certainly, writing is therapeutic for me, as well.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10
Hope you had a great Father's Day and family time together -
Love and prayers,
Ellen

Beauty Day

Monday, I attended a special class sponsored by the American Cancer Society "Look Good, Feel Better". I would recommend the class for any female that is undergoing cancer treatments. The class is facilitated by a licensed cosmotologist who provides advice on dealing with skin, nail and hair changes that occur with most chemotherapy. She taught the group about makeup application and how to keep makeup "clean" and "sanitary" because of the increased risk for infections. Everyone attending received a bag with about $250 worth of makeup and skin care products donated by major cosmetic companies, such as Clinique, Mary Kay, Clarins, Estee Lauder and others. We discussed wig fitting, hats and scarves. It was informative and a lot of fun!
I am doing well, staying close to home and enjoying friends' visits and calls. I rode to Pittsburg on Wednesday with a friend to get a Starbucks. My next treatment is June 12.
If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new! 2 Corinthians 5:17
Love -
Ellen