CT Scan

This past Thursday I had another CT Scan.  My doctor ordered this one and he will be using the results to see if we are on track with the chemo, Avastin and Femara.  I am really hoping that these drugs are stopping the growth from growing any further.  I would love to hear that it is shrinking but I would be happy with it is not getting any bigger.

I think I have had more CT Scans since around Christmas 2012 than I have had in my whole life.  I think that I am up to four of them now.  CT Scans are starting to become easier now (if that is even possible).  Now, I do not dread them.  I know what happens, I know what to expect and this last one went smoothly.  I was in and out in no time (probably 30 minutes after getting checked in at the hospital).  Who knew that I would not mind these as much now?! After having some problems getting approved for one in the Spring and going to the ER because of fluid (they did a CT Scan then), then someone telling me I needed a prescription for the drink and then being told I did not need a prescription for it (that was a pain!!) and now, this one went really smooth.  See, that was three of them right there!! The first one was at Christmas.  Four, a grand total of at least four CT Scans.  How did I ever get so lucky?!

Anyway, these do not bother me now.  I am okay with them as I now know what to expect.  I think that if I know what to expect with a procedure, I am less nervous about it.  I would rather be a little relaxed during a procedure because I understand what is going to happen than be nervous because I have never done it before and know nothing about it.  I sure hope I am not the only one that is like that!!

Are there tests that you do that you are okay with now? How do you handle tests like CT Scans, X-Rays or other procedures?

Thanks for reading!!

Jenn

Job Goodness

I have been thinking about what I should post about now that my treatment has become "routine" now.  Plus, no new adventures to post about - no fluid removal, no new doctor consults, no new drugs to take now.  So, I have thought a bit about my job.

About three years ago I was let go from one job and on the hunt for work.  Now I look at it as a blessing but at the time, it was not!! I definitely wanted to work.  I filled out plenty of online applications, offline applications and had a few interviews.  I lucked out getting an interview in a really small law firm.  He took a chance on little ol' me and hired me.  I am still working for him now.

My boss has been absolutely awesome.  He has worked with me on letting me have the time off for surgery, holding my job and letting me ease back into work.  I am sure that was not easy for him to do.  Especially since he and another attorney decided to merge their firms about six months before my surgery and diagnosis.  He has been very patient!!

I really could not have asked for a better work place, either.  The people I now work with let me work as I need and do not try to "baby" me or pity me in any way.  I try my best to work hard there but also have a great smile while there.  I like a fun work environment when it is able to happen!! I am just glad that these guys and gals have seen past that I have cancer and made me feel normal and a part of the team.

I always wanted to work with such awesome people.  So glad to know it still can be done!!

I am not sure they will ever see this post but I am very thankful for a job I actually look forward to going to every day and people who I like working with.  I so wanted a job like that!! Lucky me!!

Jenn

Weekends

The weekends have been a great time for me to relax.  It feels like I spend a lot of the week at work, then I come home to make dinner, get ready for tomorrow, try to relax, go to bed and then get up to do it again tomorrow.  I have also started to make some Christmas presents (crocheted Christmas presents) and I am trying to hurry up and get those done.  Yes, I know it is only September but I want to make sure they are done by Christmas. 

Sometimes Sundays seem to be the worse of the "I feel run down and tired" of my weekend.  I have no clue how I make it all week to get to Sunday and feel like I have been worked hard!! I have a lot of things that I want to get done on the weekends but there are those times I may do a few things and have to be happy that I got those things done and see if I can get some other things done during the week.

I am trying to remind myself of "little victories" are okay.  Getting some things done are fine, as long as I am getting something done.  Right?  I hope so!!

Well, just thought I would share this with you.  If you know anyone else who has cancer, gets treatments and feels the same way on the weekend, give the person a pass please.  Or celebrate with them when they tell you they got the bathroom cleaned themselves? It sounds silly but maybe they are happy to have the energy to do it themselves.

Thank you!!

Jenn