I'M PERFECT

Once again, I sigh a big sign of relief.... "YOUR PERFECT" were the words Sloan said.. Music to my ears, tears to my eyes and a huge THANK YOU TO GOD for once again answering my prayers..

Busy Days

I know that it has been a long time since my last post but things have been quite crazy around here. I am feeling great and back to work and loving it.. The kids have all adjusted nicely and are busy with after school activities, CCD , homework, etc..

Since my last blog,I have had an infected elbow that turned out to be quite an ordeal.. After a couple of weeks, two trips to the emergency room, oral antibiotics and 4 shots of antibiotics, it is finally clear. After that I ended up with a slight cold but nothing alarming. My hair is growing like nothing I have ever seen. CURLY!!!CURLY!! CURLY!! I have learned that I must put an incredible amount of gel on it each day or else it grows!! I used to look like Mr. Brady but these days, I resemble the Fresh Price of Bel Aire. It gives both myself and my family many laughs!

Be careful what you wish for.... I wished for hair and boy did I get it!

Today I went for my blood work. It is hard to believe that it is once again time to take a trip to Sloan for a checkup. I should have my results by Thursday. The results of the blood work will let me know that everything is fine. This way, when I go to Sloan, I have nothing to worry about.. No surprises. Monday 10/1 I meet with the oncologist as well as the surgeon. I have to go back in on Tuesday 10/20 to meet with the plastic surgeon. Hopefully, we will be able to schedule my exchange surgery.. I will keep you posted.

In the mean time, we have Halloween parties, hockey games and the Breast Cancer walk in Point Pleasant. My parents are looking to come for a visit as well as both my brothers..

Fright Fest is on at Great Adventure and they are all anxious to experience the thrills..

All in all- Life is Good/ Great!

Say a quick prayer that all is well with my blood work and I will keep you posted.

I DID IT!

I have officially made it back to work! School started on Wednesday 9/2 for me. As of today, I have 2 days under my belt! Feeling great and loving being back in the mix!
Hope that everyone and their children have a GREAT school year.

Happy or Sad ???

Just got off the phone with the nurse from Dana-Farber. It looks like I will not be eligible for the clinical study that involves chemo. The study is not going to start realistically until the earliest November. Since that is the case, I will miss the 6 month window from surgery until the study starts. I really don't know how I feel about this. I did however have a very in depth conversation with the nurse in regards to the exercise and diet portion of the study. I need to have moderate exercise for at least 180 minutes a week and have a very low fat diet. I have been walking about 3 miles a day, so that is great but as far as the low fat diet...I need to get busy on that. As far the chemo they would have put me on, they are not even close to knowing if it helps triple negative breast cancer or not. This too makes me have mixed emotions..
Anyway, everything is going great here.. Enjoying the last few weeks of summer. Hope you are too.

As an afterthought, I want you all to know that my computer crashed about 3 weeks ago. I have since bought a laptop but have lost all your email addresses... Help!

Summer

The summer is going so quickly. We have been relaxing and enjoying it dispite the weather. We spent last weekend in Virginia with my family celebrating my niece Jeannie's college graduation. I thought that I would post a few pictures for you to see.

I contacted Dana Farber in regards to the study. They are still awaiting the final paper work before they can get started.. I will keep you posted.

Hope that you are all enjoying your summer...

Summer Is Here

Summer is finally made it to New Jersey and we are loving it. Nothing exciting has really been happening here but at this point nothing is great! We have been enjoying the pool, beach and lots of good friends. Next weekend we are off to New York to visit with my family and relatives. We are all looking forward to getting away and seeing so many people who we haven't seen in a year.
Hope your summer is off to a great start.
No news from Dana-Farber yet. I will keep you posted..

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".