I went in yesterday for another treatment, which was okay. Thank you to the June and Betsy, who came in for visits. It passes the time. I probably have 3 to go (9/9, 9/29 and 10/?).
The bad news for me is that I tested positive for a gene mutation (BRCA-1). Unfortunately, it has implications for breast cancer (60-85% lifetime chance). So I was also have to grapple with this issue. I'll meet with the Dana Farber oncologist to discuss this..
Hope you are all well. Thanks for the visits, and cards and letters.
It makes me feel sad that summer is almost over.
Maura
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Chemotherapy Treatment Yesterday
I had another chemo treatment yesterday, which went well. It took place at the Dana Farber in their Desens Lab in the lower basement. So I didn't see daylight for 12 hours or so. All went well without a reaction, so things are looking up. Bill and I were back in Padanaram having dinner at 8 pm on Thursday.
Prior to that appointment, I was in Concord for a few days and went to visit 2 friends in Manchester and meet my friend's new horse.
Last Thursday, I had my head shaved in a buzz cut. I am definitely losing hair, but haven't lost all of it, so it may have been premature. (my sister would say "proactive"). My wig hasn;t gotten much wear, mostly I like baseball caps and beach hats. People are very nice and polite, even hold doors for me. I am surprised how something I dreaded has not had the huge impact I would have expected. It is still a shock to look in the mirror, but I am getting used to it.
The children are fine, thanks to my sister and sister-in-law. Nathaniel has been enjoying his Rocketry class at Friends Academy, sailing class at New Bedford Yacht Club and his Orton-Gillingham tutor. Add to that playing golf and swimming, and you have a busy happy boy. Emily is also taking sailing classes, and hanging out with friends. She has done a gymnastics class here, in preparation for the Fall. They seem happy and content to be here with cousins and aunts and uncles coming and going.
My next treatment is on 8/19 at the Dana Farber, if anyone wants to visit. It is a long time to be there starting at 7 am. Ruthie will stop in on 9/9. I think it is too long to ask anyone to stay the entire time although Bill likes to be there at the beginning and the end. (which has been 5:30 or 6:30, but could be earlier)
I am off to an accupuncture treatment to see if it gives me some relief (later on). The peripheral neuropathy seems better. There are various aches and pains in few days, which I would like to have some relief from.
Best to you all. Keep the cards and letters coming. They help cheer me up!! Maura
Prior to that appointment, I was in Concord for a few days and went to visit 2 friends in Manchester and meet my friend's new horse.
Last Thursday, I had my head shaved in a buzz cut. I am definitely losing hair, but haven't lost all of it, so it may have been premature. (my sister would say "proactive"). My wig hasn;t gotten much wear, mostly I like baseball caps and beach hats. People are very nice and polite, even hold doors for me. I am surprised how something I dreaded has not had the huge impact I would have expected. It is still a shock to look in the mirror, but I am getting used to it.
The children are fine, thanks to my sister and sister-in-law. Nathaniel has been enjoying his Rocketry class at Friends Academy, sailing class at New Bedford Yacht Club and his Orton-Gillingham tutor. Add to that playing golf and swimming, and you have a busy happy boy. Emily is also taking sailing classes, and hanging out with friends. She has done a gymnastics class here, in preparation for the Fall. They seem happy and content to be here with cousins and aunts and uncles coming and going.
My next treatment is on 8/19 at the Dana Farber, if anyone wants to visit. It is a long time to be there starting at 7 am. Ruthie will stop in on 9/9. I think it is too long to ask anyone to stay the entire time although Bill likes to be there at the beginning and the end. (which has been 5:30 or 6:30, but could be earlier)
I am off to an accupuncture treatment to see if it gives me some relief (later on). The peripheral neuropathy seems better. There are various aches and pains in few days, which I would like to have some relief from.
Best to you all. Keep the cards and letters coming. They help cheer me up!! Maura
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