Amy's Cancer Story

I am sitting at chemo right now. It is a great time to catch up. About a week ago, I mentioned my head sweating ( and btw, thanks to those who gave me comments ). I was at a local sporting goods store found a skull cap from Under Armour. This hat is designed to keep moisture away from your skin and boy does it work. I would be burning up from a hot flash or night sweat and did not have to removed it to wipe the sweat off. When I wear a bandanna, I wear it underneath and it helps soooo much.

It is almost 12 noon. Got to the chemo office about 8:30 and still have some time to go. Visited with Dr. Ellis before chemo and he said I am doing wonderfully. He said because I am young, I am handling it well.

There have been three people that sat here with me. The first man was an Italian and his wife sat along with him. It had a strong accent even though he has been living in the states since the 1950s. He had lymphoma. I did not talk to the second party as he left in 5 minutes or so after his check up. The third party is sitting here with her second half. We are the high tech cubicle, all four of us or sitting here with our laptops. It is a pretty funny sight.

Interesting thing is the third woman sat right next to me in the make up class. She is on her second round of chemo. Her breast cancer spread to her liver but not her lymph nodes but she is pretty confident that she will be ok and is in good spirits.

I have had all my premeds and not am on Taxotere. The local grocery chain, Giant Eagle, is right next to the hospital. It is tempting to stop in and get some sushi as we have done before. I am getting pretty sleepy. Going to take it easy.

I know that giving up is not an option it just seems easier than holding on at times! I am just thankful the Lord continues to grant me the strength to go on!