Great news....I will have another cycle of Gemzar, my current infusion chemo med, before starting radiation and oral chemotherapy! (Never in my wildest dreams did I envision getting excited about chemo treatment.) Another cycle of Gemzar equals one week off at the end of the cycle equals the possibility of getting out of town for a short while before starting my next phase. I am a happy woman!
Dr. Polowy was very encouraging today. I was actually praised for gaining weight...never thought I'd see the day! My blood numbers have risen where they needed to rise and dropped where they needed to drop as a result of my week off last week. My liver enzymes are normal and there appears to be no reason to suspect abnormal activity within. Dr. Polowy discussed the physical and psychological benefits of exercise and when I attempted to explain my serious allergy to any form of exercise he didn't buy it, unfortunately. All in all we think he was very pleased with how I am reacting to my regimen.
Again and again I thank God for His continuing goodness to me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your prayers.
"But I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation." (Psalm 13:5)
That is all great news! Happy to hear your body is tolerating the chemo as well as can be expected. Love you! Christen
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christen! I really appreciate your messages.
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ReplyDeleteIf you make your exercise a walking meditation or a prayer time in motion, your allergies will go away. Guarantied.
Love, j
Do I hear personal experience speaking? And is an allergic reaction to exercise in our genes or is it only me?
DeleteI do love your suggestion and will take it to heart.
Love you, sister j.