I had a whole blog post written and poof .... I hit some combination of keys and it disappeared. So, in order to get you some information, I'm just going to bullet point some key dates since the last time I posted with a few comments.
- September 14 - Doctor appointment and "Part A" of treatment. CA-125 was up to 98. Received Doxil infusion, but unable to get Avastin infusion due to high blood pressure.
- September 16 - Day trip to Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza to see the fabulous quilts displayed by The Philadelphia Modern Quilt Guild, including my mini challenge quilt. Plus, many other fantastic quilts by fabric artists from around the country.
- September 22 - Primary doctor follow-up appointment for my blood pressure issues. She prescribed another medication. Now, I'm up to 3 blood pressure pills a day. Praying that someday I'll be down to one or none!!!
- September 28 - "Part B" scheduled Avastin infusion. Hallelujah!!! My blood pressure was low enough to receive the infusion.
- September 29 - Attended NOCC's Rejuvenate at The Blue Bell Country Club. A day of meeting fellow survivors, speakers, a craft, and a wonderful chair massage.
- October 12 - Doctor appointment and "Part A" of treatment. CA-125 now up to 106. Not happy. But again, only able to receive my Doxil infusion. My blood pressure was fine, but I had a high protein number in my urinalysis which prevented me from getting my Avastin infusion. It also caused the doctor to prescribe a 24-hour urinalysis before I could receive my "Part B" Avastin infusion on October 28.
- October 14 - Attended Beth Moore simulcast at my church.
- October 20 - Attended NOCC's Rejuvenate at Rat's Restaurant in the Grounds for Sculpture. Again, great day meeting fellow survivors, speakers, and then we were able to wander through this fabulous outdoor art museum. I will definitely go back again on a nice, warm spring day.
- October 26 - After getting the okay for treatment from completing the 24-hour urinalysis, and my blood pressure was good enough, I received my Avastin infusion.
Now you are caught up on my cancer journey and the life I'm living when not working or taking care of my family. Sometimes it is very overwhelming, annoying, and I want to give up and run away ............
But God.
Those two three-letter words say so much and mean so much. In fact, depending on what translation you are reading, those 2 words can be found around 50 times. I especially like those words in Psalm 73:26.
Prayer Requests:
November 2 - CT scan @10:30am - To be honest, I'm not sure whether I want a clear scan that doesn't show why my CA-125 is rising or that they see something that is causing the issues. All I know is that it's already in God's hands and He's got it under control.
November 2 - 2nd of 3 gel shots in my knees.
November 6 - Labs - Pray for a lower CA-125 and that the protein in my urinalysis would allow treatment.
November 9 - Oncology follow-up appointment to discuss CT scan & lab results. Followed hopefully, by both Doxil & Avastin infusions.
November 9 - 3rd of 3 gel shots in my knees.
Please also pray that I can get the rest I need every day and that I would have the energy to accomplish all that needs to be done personally.
As always, I appreciate each one of you and your prayers & encouragement. ♡
Only by His Strength,
Sandy
PS -- There is still time if you want to donate to my Together in Teal Run/Walk page. But, it is only available until October 31 and I'm really close to my goal. Here is the link:
Thanks in advance!!!
