Friday, May 13, 2011

A Hiccup

And don't we all know how annoying hiccups are?!?

So my PET Scan came back w/ mixed reviews. Great news is that the area in my breast has significantly improved and the lesions on my liver have moderately improved. So this means the newer treatment I was prescribed is working. Can I get a hell ya!  I'm extremely excited about this!  Okay, this is where the hiccup comes into play... As if spreading to my liver wasn't enough, I can now add bone metastases to my list of things to brag about (and yes, by brag about I mean bitch about).  Now, I cant say there is anything cool about this tidbit of info, BUT apparently there are drugs that can specifically target this bone activity. I'll continue with the same Chemo cocktail that I've been on and then I'll add a new concoction to the mix... Another IV drug called Zometa and another oral med called Xeloda.  Hopefully this will be a good match.... You know, like UNICORNS & GLITTER!!!  


Well, it's Friday and I'm FINALLY feeling somewhat normal again after my Toxic Tuesday.  This has by far been my worse chemo week, but hey, that's not a complaint... if the drugs are working, BRING IT ON!!!  On a side note, one of the side effects to my drugs is "aching of the bones/muscles/joints."  Omg, is this how it feels to have arthritis???  

***WARNING  The following may contain content not suitable for all viewers.  On the topic of side effects, I'm going to say it... the nastiest, dirtiest of dirty words... the dreaded "D" word!!!***

So speaking of side effects, does "D"iarrhea (cha cha cha) have to be a side effect of EVERY drug given to me???  Seriously?!  And you would think this would provide some assistance to me losing weight, but nooooooooo, it's not even doing that. This week I reached my all time heaviest weight.  Ugh!  This cancer is becoming a pain in my side... Oh wait, been there done that w/ the lesions on my liver!!  Nothing like good 'ol cancer humor! ;)

So we'll just keep on truckin'!  The great thing about hiccups... they eventually go away, right?!?  In the meantime I have a long weekend in Key West to look forward to... 7 more days and counting! I can't tell you how much I NEED this vacation!  I can't wait!

1 comment:

  1. Casey Lee hiccups are annoying but temporary. The best way is to hold your breath for a little while. This story made me lose my breath bc I laughed so hard. It involves digestion issues, takes you breath away and told by the reason I got to lunch with my dear friend ; ) Told by the photog that took our family pics. I hope you feel better soon and enjoy your vaca.

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    Omar

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