Happy New Year…….
It has been a long time since I blogged. After the “ok” from my Oncologist, we took our road trip to Pennsylvania/New Jersey to see our families and friends for the holidays. It was a nice, cold time with only a little drama! My mom did the drive from California to New Jersey with Mark and our friend Sean did the drive back. I know we were planning to stay through the New Year but the weather would not let us. We left on Wednesday 12/30 and got back, taking the Southern route, on January 4th.
So back in California, same old same old. The temparature is warmer and the sun has been shining. Just trying to ease back into things has been a challenge. I need to get back doing my walks again. Today I washed the towels, the floor mats, cleaned the bathroom, and vacuumed upstairs. Plus I talked on the phone to three people so my voice and self are pretty tired.
I am trying to keep my mind occupied and not think about my scan tomorrow but that is next to impossible. Tomorrow, Monday, we are getting covid testing (just to be safe), and then I have my PET/CT at 12pm at Stanford main campus in Palo Alto. This scan will show how/if my cancer is repsonding to the current treatment I am getting. If there is no or minimal improvement we have to discuss new treatment options. I asked the NP who I saw on Friday when I got my treatment if she would keep an eye out for the results and release the report to myhealth when its available. Then on Wednesday at 10:40 I will have a video call with Dr. Man to review the results and look at the images. Fingers and toes crossed that there is some improvement.
Well, it really was great to see family and friends for the holidays but one thing kept coming to my mind. “Is this the last time that I will see everyone?” I know not to think like that but I just couldn’t help it. Plus with Covid, that puts a damper on things too. It’s not like people can just jump on a plane and come visit. There has to be planning, testing, and quarantining. I’m thinking that once I get all my scan results this month, I’ll feel a little better or maybe a little worse (hopefully better!!).
January Schedule:
1/8: treatment and NP visit
1/11: Covid test and PET/CT
1/12: Speech video call
1/13: Dr. Man video call
1/14: Eye doctor f/u appt to see if things are worse, better, or stable
1/26: Brain MRI
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I’ll be thinking of you Jen! Never lose HOPE you hear me! We are all in this with you. Everyone is routing for you- don’t forget this 💕 you are one amazing girl!!!!
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Hi Jen – So happy to finally hear from you. Wish I could have seen you when in PA, but I know being safe was most important. It makes my heart feel good to hear how positive you are. Keep fighting Jen! I, and my family’s prayers continue always. Love ya Jen, Martie
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