Well, my simple snotty nose turned into a full blown cold a couple weeks ago. It was yucky, and I was miserable. Because my body does not heal well during this time, over two weeks later, I am still fighting the sniffles. I have a Kleenex box stuck to my hip! The good thing is it never turned into an infection, and I will still be able to have my last chemo treatment this Monday.
Yeah!!! LAST TREATMENT MONDAY, MAY 23rd!!!!!! I am SO excited! The onc. nurse said that they will allow me too stay longer in order to allow the anit-nausea meds to absorb better. I'm praying this will again keep me from getting sick. My mom is coming down from Indiana to join me for this last treatment. It's going to be great having here there. I keep joking that this might be my most "difficult" treatment to get through because once I get that infusion, I'm going to be like, "Okay, I'm done. On with my life!" The truth is, though, I will still have to fight the same side effects for the three weeks following. I'm hoping that knowing it will be the last time I have to deal with them, will help me get through them without too much complaint.
June will be my fun month. I get one month this summer to do all those things I normally do within the whole summer. I'm getting the calendar all filled up. I'm walking in two cancer benefits. The first weekend in June, I am walking in the Relay for Life. Always a fun night! On June 18, I get to join the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure. I get to wear a pink shirt! :) If anyone is interested in sponsoring me in either of these races, just drop me a check and I'll make sure I send you a receipt of donation.
Thank you again for all of your prayers. You all are very important to me! AB
About Me
- Alicia Bradley
- Yucca Valley, CA
- My name is Alicia, and I am a three-year breast cancer survivor! I was diagnosed with bc in January 2005 at the age of 33. I had Stage 1/ Grade 2a Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Insitu in one breast. I endured a lumpectomy, a re-excision, chemotherapy, and then a double mastectomy (one prophylactic) with immediate free-flap reconstruction. This blog was orginally a website that my husband created for me to communicate my treatment schedule with my family. But it turned out to be more. It became a journal of journey through breast cancer treatment and surgeries. After being inactive for over a year, requests for it's return were highly numbered. I decided to republish it as a blog. I pray this will be a blessing and encouragement to you, whether you are newly diagnosed survivor or a loved one. The Lord is always faithful!
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