I had another Stereostatic surgery (a.k.a. brain zapping with radiation, Gamma Knife) last Wednesday. Since then, I had been super tired and basically been sleeping non-stop. If I didn't have to wake up to cook or deal with the kids I'm sure I could have slept 20 hours a day for the last week! The good news is that of the 3 brain lesions in my brain, one has shrunken significantly and one has disappeared. I guess all these treatments are leading somewhere positive finally!
Next week I will have my 3rd round of immunotherapy. I hope it will yield results in the positive direction as well. I don't know if my body is able to handle all these back to back intense treatments or not. I hope so. Some new hair is starting to grow back on my head, my daughter noticed that right away. She is already talking about the different hair styles I could have, etc. She is really a very fun girl to be around.
I have trained my son to do laundry which is a big help for my husband and I. His allowance is tied to a chores list but he prefers doing laundry the most. He is a wonderful boy. I'm very blessed.
My husband has just started a new diet and exercise regime as well. Our family needs him to be as healthy as possible as he is the main pillar of the family right now. I wish I am not so tired all the time so that I can help him more. Perhaps the tiredness will subside soon.
So I'm still all positive in my cancer journey. Looking forward to the treatments and learning new things about myself and my family!
That is great news on the brain lesions, Nicky - it must help to face more treatment when you know that things are improving. Wishing you strength for the third immunotherapy treatment.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear about your children and how they are handling things! Kids are more resilient and able to do helpful things than people give them credit for sometimes!
I hope your tiredness will recede soon; in the meantime, it means you must rest to help your body recover. I hope you are still getting outside help with meals at least some of the time, as your main job right now is to get well. Hugs and best wishes :)
Thanks Jenny! Yes it's really nice to get some positive news after 3 months of intensive treatments, intense side effects, a couple of emergency scares, etc.
DeleteI'm glad to hear of your positive news. Yes, you are blessed to have such supportive husband and children.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beverly! I feel really blessed and positive about my cancer journey.
DeleteYou are helping, just by being there...you are all helping each other and that helps resilience, yours and theirs. Agree with jenny_o....
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah Liz! Our family are trying to adapt to whatever our 'new normal' is for that week. The kids have really been very considerate, given that they are only 7 and 9 years old.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I have been so wrapped up in moving that I have not taken much time to read many blogs, so was stunned to read this post and to learn about your health. It does sound like the treatments are working. It is really great to read how your family is helping each other. This too can help with your healing.
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