Yay Chemo!

02.29.2012

Ok, that’s something I never thought I’d hear myself saying! But we had some great news on Monday: My blood work showed that my tumor markers came down by almost 20%!!!! That is HUGE! What a great sign that this was the right course of action… and that the rough go of the first cycle was not in vain!

I start cycle two tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 9:30. I get a few hours of IV chemo and then I take pills for 14 days. Then one week off. I’ve circled the wagons with all my wonderful healers (acupuncture, pranic energy, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, vitamins etc.) so I am feeling better equipped to face this next round. My oncologist is also adjusting the dose a bit as he felt that the side effects I experienced were pretty harsh. He’s a nice guy.

I was truly amazed at how quickly my body and spirit bounced back after the first cycle. Once I turned the corner and started feeling better, my return to feeling “normal” was fast. I have decided to return to my home and Alison, Jesse, Lucia, Gabi and all my lovely angel friends are close by and will keep an eye on me here. My appetite posed a challenge last time so I have stocked up on comfort foods that I found I was able to tolerate. I also have a personal chef extraordinare around the corner planning and awaiting food requests – thanks Carlos!

My mantra is “I am healthy – I am healed”. I focus on future adventures and have started a “bucket list” for the next 40 years.

Huge hugs and gratitude to all of you for your continued outpouring of love, energy and healing light.

Sam xo