Hey folks, long time no see.
I have been without a computer (both my Surface and my desktop are not working since before Christmas... November probably.) for a good long time, and it doesn't look like I will be up for getting repairs any time soon. Using my friend, Evie's, laptop, now and then, but haven't gotten round to posting anything on my blog in ages.
Very recently, I had a CAT scan, to see if those chemo drugs I've been taking for the past almost-year, have been working to stop the progression of the disease.
Well, the news wasn't good. The drugs aren't working, and I've developed nodules on my lungs that weren't there before, and a worsening of the bone metastasis. Definitely not the news I wanted to hear.
Breathing is always very tough, and now I know it is more than just the COPD.
But life goes on.
I've been going to the Cancer Center a lot recently, having been unable to do so for a long time... My legs/feet were numb, and so swollen I couldn't get my shoes on. I'm now able to get them on, though I'm still quite swollen... And also still numb. Starting a drug called Gabapentin to help with that.
I'll be starting a new medication regime, since the one I was on wasn't working, and had to be discontinued.
I will have a daily oral hormone pill... anti-estrogen, I believe, and bi-weekly (to become monthly after a few treatments) intramuscular injections (one in each butt cheek) of some other targeting agent.
So, hopefully these new medications will work.
Accepting all positive vibes and prayers, etc.
Stay joyful.
