chemo free week coming up ... yippee

Hi there,

Well I've made it through another chemo cycle and the good news is it was not quite as bad as the last time.

I am seeing my gynae oncologist next Friday and he is going to examine me from head to foot and review the treatment plan .... so that's good. So just send a few prayers or positive vibes that I have responded well. I guess that will determine if surgery is a good option or continue with more chemo. I feel worried but believe that I will respond well and that each step is a path back to wellness and recovery. It feels a bit overwhelming unless I adopt the old AA adage of "one day at a time"

I remember meeting an older woman a few years ago when I was first having chemo and she had lived and at times "battled" ovarian cancer for over 12 years and I asked her what her secret was and she said "You just keep on keeping on". Pretty good advise really. Just keep on going and never give up.

The team at the Mercy are very caring and they certainly seem to look after their patients very well.. It feels good being there even though I feel a bit embarrassed when I bump into people I used to work with .... I guess it gets easier each time and I try to put them at ease.

Danny had a great birthday although couldn't quite endure another bomber thrashing .. they arrived back from the footy "early"citing tiredness!!!! Also Danny had a late night visit to the toilet bowel to remove some excessive chocolate cake, lollies, macaroni cheese, pizza and goodness knows what else he had managed to "celebrate" with. I think that's pretty remarkable that for the first time in his life Danny actually managed to discetely and neatly vomit without the usual major sheet change and doona wash. Its nice having an 8 year old!!! He's out looking fr bugs with his new Bug Catcher but there proving elusive.

I am looking forward to a chemo free week with walks to school, walking of dogs, West Wing episodes and some quiet time to mediate and hang out plus an appointment with my Body Psychotherapist for my latest cancer cure!! Definately will help me on friday...... my cancer is gone I am free!!!!

I've had a few of my friends apologise for not replying via the blog .... don't be silly the email is great. Its great to hear from you however it comes!!

Love to you all .... enjoy this beautiful Sunday. I'm off to have a bath, walk the dogs and then probably collapse for the rest of the day.

Love
Pauline
xxxxx