Maintenance

I never thought I would be saying these words but......................................I am on maintenance! It is like angels singing. My appointment at Sloan was great. Everything is great and I don't have to see the oncologist for 4-6 months!!!
Dr. Dickler (Sloan oncologist) definitely wants me to participate in the study at Dana-Farber but other than that, get back to "normal life".

Boston and Our Angel Flight

What a day!
Let me start by saying that it was fabulous! It was a rough start but everything went great. We woke up to both Sean and Luke being sick. Figures of all days. Anyway, we called in Vera who came running and stayed with the boys until Aunt Mary got here.. Thank God for both of them!
We met Scotty (our pilot) at Monmouth Airport at 9:30. After going over flight procedures we departed about 10:00. I have to say, after much anxiety, this was the best flight I have ever been on. Everything was great and we were treated by everyone like royalty. My appointment with Dr. Parker at Dana-Faber was quite interesting. When the door opened, in came Dr. Parker sporting his bow tie.. We spent quite sometime going over my history and path reports. After that, he gave me a full exam.. Interesting as he even looked at my nails for residual signs of chemo. When that was complete, he told us about the study. Here goes.... At the end of July, Dana Farber will be comparing two stands of study in order to see the impact either or both have on triple negative breast cancer. The first strand is diet and exercise.. The second strand is diet, exercise along with more chemo. Which ever one I am chosen to be in is totally random. After talking with Dr. Parker, either way I can't go wrong...I will be receiving more info as the study gets closer. Tomorrow, I am off to Sloan for my checkup...I am anxious to hear what they have to say about this whole thing as they are the ones that sent me there..

We departed from Boston around 4 and landed at about 5:20.. Not bad.. Sure beats driving and it sure was an adventure! One that both Dan and myself enjoyed and thought was pretty cool.

Once again, I have found myself surrounded with angels, whether they are here on the ground or up in the air. I am truly blessed!

Bloodwork

Just got the results of my bloodwork...I'M PERFECT!!!

4 months

Does the shirt look familiar? 4 months ago, I was wearing this shirt to celebrate the end of chemo. Now we're celebrating the end of radiation. It's amazing what has transpired in just 4 months.... new boobs, hair... and a much better outlook on this whole thing.

Friday was my last "blast". I am so happy that I was able to make it through without having to stop to give my skin a break. I am burned pretty bad, but it doesn't hurt and am putting special cream on it to help it heal.

My trip to Dana-Farber is set for the 16th. I am excited and anxious all at the same time. Who ould have ever thought that I would be a jet setter? After Dana-Farber, I have a check-up at Sloan on the 18th. I had blood work done yesterday and should have the results sometime next week. I am confident that everything will be fine but am still holding my breath. We have plans for a fun weekend.. Tomorrow we are going to Pocono for the Nascar race...Lots of fun and a big party..

Enjoy the sun and I will update when I get my blood results!

No Go!

The trip to Boston was scrapped due to the weather. I will have to call Dana-Farber and reschedule. I will keep you posted!

Getting Ready

When one thing ends another begins. This is my last week of radiation. Everything has gone remarkably well. I am definitely burned but that is exactly what was supposed to happen. I have been busy talking to Angel Flights and getting everything in order for my first voyage to Boston. Thursday morning Dan and I will be on our way.. The anxiety is building quickly but I am sure this will soon become routine also... Keep praying and hopefully I will have some funny stories to tell about this next step in my journey..

Half Way There

I am officially half way through radiation. Hurray! Although my skin is beginning to look slightly red, I still do not feel it.
June 4th is my appointment at Dana-Farber in Boston. For those of you that I haven't spoke to, let me catch you up to date. Both of my doctors at Sloan want me to participate in a clinical study at Dana-Farber which is located in Boston. My doctors consider this coarse of treatment and being proactive. What the study is in detail I will find out then. I have spoken in depth with a woman from Point Pleasant who had pretty much the exact same case scenario as me. She had all her main treatment at Sloan and then participated in this study at Dana-Farber. She had wonderful things to say and feel that this study helped play a vital part in her being cancer free. With this said, I have been really busy trying to get all my records and films up there. I have also been in contact with Corporate Angels which is an volunteer organization that works in conjunction with the airlines and corporations to get patients up and back to appointments at no cost. Who would have ever thought that I would be a jet setter! Anyone wanting to go with me, the invitation is open!
The Moore household is finally getting back to some normalcy. I feel good and have once again started cooking!. The meals from all my neighbors have stopped. All good things must come to an end. I don't know what we would have done without all their help when we were going through the toughest of times!
I was fortunate enough to go to a baby shower at work the other day. (Roseann, you look adorable.) Deb picked me up and Anne brought me home. It was so incredibly WONDERFUL to see everyone.. It felt so good being there and I really look forward to getting back to work.
Dan and the kids are all doing well and anxious for summer to be here as we all are.
Guess that is enough for now.. Keep the prayers coming!