Hi to all my supporters from 2012 (I had a blog - "Cancer Free, that's Me")
I stumbled accross my "pink brick road " and found my blog again. I think it is time to account for the journey I have been on the last 14 months, but I will jump in the present and go back gradually.
Yesterday, I began a 4 month chemo regimen in St. Louis's Mercy Pratt Cancer Center of Abraxane. While the side effects of this drug should be quite manageable. I will continue to lose my hair, have some numbness in hands and feet, joint and muscle pain, temporary decrease of my white and red blood cells. My doctor said to call if I have any concerns or questions - so she is very accessible.
I will have an infusion each week for three weeks, and then take one week off. The infusions last approximately one hour - so much shorter than my previous regimens. I'm trying to schedule them so I can continue to go to my weekly art classes that are wonderful at Art Mart - It is the "Healing as Arts" program offered for those with cancer and our caregivers.
I also want to continue to play Mahjong each week which definitely keeps my brain on high alert!
It is a lot of fun, and I'm meeting other Mahjongers in the St. Louis area and bringing friends along so they learn the game also.
Since it has been three years since I've blogged - I'll keep this short so I don't bore my audience!
Love to know if you see this -
As they say at Walgreens -
"Be Well!"
Mary
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