Welcome to my blog

Well, file those under "words I never thought I'd type." But after receiving my third cancer diagnosis (melanoma in 2004, breast in 2005 and now breast again in 2010), I've decided to add blogger to my many titles.

Many of you who knew me in 2005 followed my journey through e-mail updates, which I have posted as blog entries below in case anyone wants the entire history.

When I first found out my breast cancer had recurred, I heard some pretty scary numbers regarding survival and prognosis. But in a direct answer to the prayers of so many, God led me to a second opinion, a new and aggressive treatment plan and one of the sweetest words ever uttered by an oncologist -- "curable."

It won't be easy, but I've got a lot to live for.


Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Poppin' pills

So far, so ... not terrible.

Took my first dose of Xeloda yesterday with breakfast and the second dose yesterday at dinner. No major problems during the day, just a little fatigue. Took my first dose of Tykerb last night at bedtime. Woke up this morning with mild digestive symptoms and popped an Immodium. I think I'll take the doc's advice and take one every two hours today.

Hoping to play some tennis today! Stay tuned ...

4 comments:

Andy said...

Hope you get to run during tennis match and not get the runs while playing tennis. Thought a little bathroom humor might cheer you up. :-)

Brenda said...

Hang in there girl.. Lots of prayers and hopefully sunshine sent your way... Love ya Brenda And Devin

Unknown said...

Hope you were able to get in some tennis. Too bad you have to take the Immodium, but it is good stuff for what it does. There have been times I was very thankful for it. --Bill

Becky Williams said...

Glad that it seems to be going OK. Hope you got your match in and kicked some booty :) See you Sunday.

Love,

Becky