Other options..

Yesterday I was off to Sloan once again. I had an appointment with the plastic surgeon and then an MRI. The plastic surgeon seems to think that I should have my first surgery, than radiation then the "exchange surgery" six months after I finish radiation.....His logic is that radiation should not be put off by completing two surgeries and than the healing process. I keep asking myself how long is this going to drag out? After much thought, I have come to realize once again that if anyone is capable of killing and getting rid of this cancer it is the doctors at Sloan so, I need to do what is right and not just try to rush through this.. The final layout of treatment will be determined on March 9th when I meet with the cancer surgeon and oncologist.
I woke up this morning in a much healthier frame of mind and decided that I needed to focus on getting healthy for surgery and not on the time factor. Saying that, I did my morning Yoga ( to the best of my ability) with Wai Lana on TV. I must admit, this is quite a sight! After the kids got off to school, I went for a walk. It felt great to get outside in the cool fresh air. Then...... I came home and crashed!
I will keep you posted..

Phase 1 COMPLETE!!

It is hard to believe that 4 months has passed and I am OFFICIALLY DONE WITH CHEMO!!

I did it! We did it!! Treatment went well yesterday and I was never so happy to get the h--- out NYC as I was yesterday.

Thought that I would give you all a good chuckle and show you what I really look like.... Hairless...plump.... and VERY HAPPY!! My girlfriend Loretta had the t-shirt made for me..Everyone at Memorial loved it..as well as me..

Surgery has been changed to March 20th. In the meantime, I need to start getting into fighting shape for the next phase... (My famous last words!) We will see how that goes..

Thanks for all your support, we are a third of the way there!

Almost There

It seems as if time is passing so quickly since my last post. Treatment on Monday went well, however, I am feeling more fallout from this new medicine. I have once again gone into my slumber and have even felt nauseous at times.. Anyway,,, ONE MORE TO GO!!!

On a lighter note.. Dan and I were able to make it to our friends sons wedding on Saturday night. We had a wonderful time and laughed like we haven't in months. I got up the nerve to wear my wig (which by the way I still hate) but had to wear a hat over it.. Thought you might enjoy that picture...

Also, Dan celebrated his 46th birthday on Monday. WOW. The kids baked and decorated his cake and I managed to make it to the table for that one. I promised Dan a round of drinks for both of us when this is over..

Thinking of you all as always!!