Back To Chemo

Hello to everyone and belated Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Since my last post I have been on a six week “chemo vacation”, my oncologist supported me in taking this break. On December 20th, I started back on my previous chemo regime which I will continue going forward. My fatigue continues to be my biggest challenge with a few other side effects lingering as well.

I was able to share Christmas with my family ...

and an evening with Tasha’s family as well.

Otherwise the holiday time was “chill” and quiet.

Again I thank everyone for your support and wish you the best for 2019!

Complexity

A quick hello everyone and thanks for all of your messages and support.  Things have been extremely challenging over the past couple of months, including reading messages and watching TV.  I have been spending most of my days sleeping a lot, when I can.  It's been difficult to find enough energy to leave my condo to go to medical appointments.   It's also difficult to have many visits from anyone outside of my caregivers or send messages through my phone (Tasha is typing this for me right now).  So please don't take offense if I haven't responded to your messages or request for a visit. 

These challenges have led me to question whether continuing treatment is giving me the quality of life that I'd hoped for.  In the last week, I was given the results of an MRI and CT Scan that were positive in a remarkable way.  This has left me confused based on how I've been feeling.  I've decided to take a 3 week treatment vacation to see what happens and decide my plan from there.  Life is unbelievably complicated. 

I graciously ask for you to continue sending me strength so that I can try to get through this time.