Thursday, August 5, 2010

My new chemo regimen, the drug Doxil, took me down a notch or two, but I am feeling better now. This summer has been so wonderful - I've felt like my old self before I got sick, with loads of energy, no pain, and feeling stronger every day. The treatment this past Monday was the first time with this drug, so I am a little discouraged that it left me feeling so fatigued, with pain in my abdomen, cramping in my hands and feet, and overall operating at about 60% instead of 90%. After a few days of sleeping a lot and not doing much of anything, I am starting to feel better, so I'm hopeful that I will continue to improve. My oncologist would like to keep me on this drug for 3 treatments, given every 28 days and then we will evaluate how effective or ineffective it is in addressing the spread of cancer in my body, as well as in reducing the size of the tumors. So we won't have any tests done until the end of September. Thank you for continuing to pray for me. School starts on Aug. 23rd, so I need all the energy I can possibly have to put in a full work day. Bob and Sarah are doing fine. Sarah will participate in a triathlon this weekend, so she has been training like a maniac! Bob will do a 100 mile bike ride in Boulder in a few weeks, so he's been working out a lot, too. The weather is already turning a little cooler - fall will be here before we know it!

2 comments:

  1. Hello Ruth.
    You are never far from our thoughts and prayers. My superintendent's wife is in the beginning stages of chemotherapy. I mentioned to my boss to talk to his wife about writing a blog. Your family is an inspiration.
    Take good care.
    Sandy and Preston

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  2. Oh Ruth I am sorry. I am glad you are starting to feel a little better. I hope and pray that you get stronger every day and that this treatment is effective! Please let me know what I can do. I love you my friend!!!
    JennB:)

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