Top of the evening to ya!
Well I'm a day early, but I'm not much for celebrating this year. I had one treatment on Monday all day. Tuesday was just a shot of white blood cells. I went into work for a couple of hours since my two co-workers would be out that day and the bulletin and newsletter needed to get done.
The good news is that the tumor is shrinking. As it shrinks, its supposed to get softer (so says the doctor) which it is doing. There is also a noticeable change in the size of the tumor. I still have to go through two more bouts of week-long chemo before I see the orthropedic onocologist and to take an MRI. If they can shrink the tumor enough with chemo and radiation, if I heard correctly, surgery might not be involved. That would be less evasive on the foot.
This week I probably overdid it by working too much to get everything done. I was exhausted at night and ended up going to bed early. No chemo next week so I can relax and recoup. My head is getting chilly since this colder weather came in today. I did buy a small cap to keep on my head if I don't want to wear my wig.
Thanks for the cards and prayers. I believe in the power of prayer.
Erin Go Bragh!
Friday, March 16, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Leave a Comment!!
Hi Friends,
This is Jeremy, unofficial "webmaster" for Betsy's blog. Betsy asked that I provide some instruction on leaving comments, so that anyone who wants to can say hello. So, here goes...
IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE A COMMENT FOR BETSY:
1. Scroll to the pink-highlighted "comments" tag at the bottom of each post. Click on it.
2. you will see a pop-up window appear. It will show any comments that have already been left, and will give you a text box to leave your own comment in. Click inside the text box to place the cursor there, and type in a few encouraging thoughts for Betsy! At the end of your message, type your name so Betsy knows who you are.
3. Below the text box, you will see a strange looking series of letters. This is a security code (it stops spammers from leaving unwanted comments). Simply type the letters you see, exactly as they are, into the window provided.
4. Next you will see "choose an identity." Simply click on "anonymous."
5. Find the tag that says "Publish your comment," and click on it. After a moment, your comment will show up online.
5. If this does not work, or if you have questions, please contact me at the following email address: jsanderson@haddonfieldpres.org.
Happy Posting!!
This is Jeremy, unofficial "webmaster" for Betsy's blog. Betsy asked that I provide some instruction on leaving comments, so that anyone who wants to can say hello. So, here goes...
IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE A COMMENT FOR BETSY:
1. Scroll to the pink-highlighted "comments" tag at the bottom of each post. Click on it.
2. you will see a pop-up window appear. It will show any comments that have already been left, and will give you a text box to leave your own comment in. Click inside the text box to place the cursor there, and type in a few encouraging thoughts for Betsy! At the end of your message, type your name so Betsy knows who you are.
3. Below the text box, you will see a strange looking series of letters. This is a security code (it stops spammers from leaving unwanted comments). Simply type the letters you see, exactly as they are, into the window provided.
4. Next you will see "choose an identity." Simply click on "anonymous."
5. Find the tag that says "Publish your comment," and click on it. After a moment, your comment will show up online.
5. If this does not work, or if you have questions, please contact me at the following email address: jsanderson@haddonfieldpres.org.
Happy Posting!!
Friday, March 9, 2007
Friday, March 9
Where have I been? Where have I been? Can we talk?
After a full week of chemo, it was good to relax on the weekend. Lisa took me in Saturday to get a shot of Neupogen to increase my white blood cells which get killed in the process of killing the bad stuff. Of course with Lisa, comes coffee for the effort. We had been doing Dunkin Donuts during the week, and I thought we could splurge on the weekend with Starbucks. I do like chai tea latte. Sunday Paul took me over for the shot. He likes homemade tea; less expensive.
Monday, 3/5 - my BFF Diane took me over to Phila. for another shot (which I have to receive all this week till Saturday). She patiently waited for me even when Septa didn't like her there waiting for me. Afterwards we were both starving, so we had a wonderful full breakfast at IHOP in Audubon. My gosh we stayed there for 2 hours, chatting over 2 full pots of tea, and enjoying eating breakfast out. Once in awhile, you just have to do that. Came home and viewed the Antonio Banderas dance movie. That man is something else, o-o-o-h.
The rest of the week is non-plus except when Ken drove me over on Wednesday for the shot and we got stuck in traffic due to an accident or something else on the bridge. Did a couple of hours each day at work to keep the brain in check. AND to see the many friends who are so concerned with how I'm doing. Its so wonderful to see you all.
The hair's falling out rapidly now. Paul has had to clean the drains twice already. One more time should do it. Britney and I could look like twins.
Have a good day. God Bless.
Betsy
After a full week of chemo, it was good to relax on the weekend. Lisa took me in Saturday to get a shot of Neupogen to increase my white blood cells which get killed in the process of killing the bad stuff. Of course with Lisa, comes coffee for the effort. We had been doing Dunkin Donuts during the week, and I thought we could splurge on the weekend with Starbucks. I do like chai tea latte. Sunday Paul took me over for the shot. He likes homemade tea; less expensive.
Monday, 3/5 - my BFF Diane took me over to Phila. for another shot (which I have to receive all this week till Saturday). She patiently waited for me even when Septa didn't like her there waiting for me. Afterwards we were both starving, so we had a wonderful full breakfast at IHOP in Audubon. My gosh we stayed there for 2 hours, chatting over 2 full pots of tea, and enjoying eating breakfast out. Once in awhile, you just have to do that. Came home and viewed the Antonio Banderas dance movie. That man is something else, o-o-o-h.
The rest of the week is non-plus except when Ken drove me over on Wednesday for the shot and we got stuck in traffic due to an accident or something else on the bridge. Did a couple of hours each day at work to keep the brain in check. AND to see the many friends who are so concerned with how I'm doing. Its so wonderful to see you all.
The hair's falling out rapidly now. Paul has had to clean the drains twice already. One more time should do it. Britney and I could look like twins.
Have a good day. God Bless.
Betsy
Friday, March 2, 2007
Friday, March 2
My first full week of chemo ended today. Lauren spent the day with me. After chemo, we had crepes for lunch. After lunch, my wonderful and blessed hairdresser, Joy, squeezed me into her otherwise tight schedule (even giving up lunch for me) for trim my hair loss. Its falling out not so much in clumps, but just falling out. Unfortunately the grey isn't falling out. So now I have a shorter, albeit grey, hairdo to sport before resorting to the wig. Joy checked out the wig to give it a little snip there to resemble my normal hairdo.
Get to sleep in tomorrow at least until 9:30 when I have to go to PA Hosp. to get a shot to increase the white blood cells that I'm losing along with the bad cells. This will be everyday for one week, and then I'm off for a week.
Have a good day.
Get to sleep in tomorrow at least until 9:30 when I have to go to PA Hosp. to get a shot to increase the white blood cells that I'm losing along with the bad cells. This will be everyday for one week, and then I'm off for a week.
Have a good day.
Thursday, March 1st
Getting down to the end of the week. Today I had scheduled a shiastu massage which is included in my treatment to loosen any tension one might experience. Wayne, the masseuse, was very soft spoken and had nice, soft gentle hands. The background sounds of waves crashing on shore helped me to imagine sitting on a nice soft sands beach in Myrtle Beach just leaving my mind free and clear of everything. When I finished, I thought I had been away for hours. It made me sleepy the rest of the day.
Thursday, March 1st
Getting down to the end of the week. Today I had scheduled a shiastu massage which is included in my treatment to loosen any tension one might experience. Wayne, the masseuse, was very soft spoken and had nice, soft gentle hands. The background sounds of waves crashing on shore helped me to imagine sitting on a nice soft sands beach in Myrtle Beach just leaving my mind free and clear of everything. When I finished, I thought I had been away for hours. It made me sleepy the rest of the day.
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