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Thursday, February 23, 2012

New York City

Received a call from Dr Zedah today with the names of two docs at Sloan Kettering Hospital in NY that specialize in soft tissue (sarcoma) surgery. So I called to get the ball rolling. Had to have all my records sent from Everyone! Whew! That includes Dr. Lutman (surgeon), Dr O'Malley (Oncologist), Riverside, Cancer Treatment Center, & MedCentral Radiation. Wow! What a project! But if it brings good news then it's worth it. So now I just wait to hear from them. They will review all my info and determine whether they will see me or not. I'll keep you posted!

Dialysis is still going well. I'm down to 134 lbs today. Have only mild swelling in my left leg now. And nausea and vomiting are only on a rare occasion. So I'm feeling great!!!

Yesterday was a "down day." For some reason I had my Mom on my mind ALL day and was missing her so much! Just started crying for no reason. Glad today is better! I love you and miss you so much Mom!

Had a good day today with my friend Dot. She is home from Florida for a couple of weeks to visit and take care of her house. So she took me to dialysis today and we caught up on each other. Then went to Millers for a chicken sandwich. Yum! Thanks Dot. We've missed you!

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It's 2010! Time to Reflect...

Almost 18 months cancer-free...how long will it last? Such an aggressive cancer, this damn Leiomyosarcoma! Every CT/MRI I have had since my completion of radiation in August 2008 was VERY stressful. Even when I didn't realize it, "SCAN"XIETY loomed in the back of head. Knowing that I had a 50% chance of the cancer returning. Wondering if NOT having chemo back then was the right path. Since my doc's hadn't dealt with many sarcomas, did they really know the BEST treatments?
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The last year and half has brought me so much joy and contentment. To be a GRANDMA! Wow. I love it! To become so much closer to my family. My sis is my best friend now! My husband and I couldn't be any closer. I get to see my daughter and her family every week when I go to babysit my little Maxton. My stepdaughter moved in with our youngest grandson, Marcus, for 6 months. He is a little angel. My Mom has been so much help to me through all my health issues. My stepdad and I have become closer than I ever thought possible. He has been down the cancer road as well. My Mother-in-law has moved closer to us and our relationship has grown. And then I began working at Samaritan and have some wonderful friends! I love that place so much! It's worth the 45 minute drive.

I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE!
And I know how to live it...by the seat of my pants! :)

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer (or tequila) in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "woo hoo, what a ride"

**HEY! DON'T FORGET TO GO TO "OLDER POSTS" JUST ABOVE THIS ON THE RIGHT. LOTS OF COOL INFO THERE TOO! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ME WITH TIM MCGRAW!