So, I haven't been keeping up with this, I've actually become pretty busy in the last while and its been harder to have the energy for thinking about posting. Almost 2 weeks ago I got a job working part time as an AM kindergarten aid at Freedom Elementary school in Highland, Utah and I have been having so much fun, after my treatment last week I was still able to work but I was very tired and spent most of my free time sleeping. I really enjoy having more productive things to do and the kids are so fun!
I have received a lot of hats in the mail, I was going to take pictures of all of them but I am kind of lazy, maybe by next time I post., I do love them all though. I also have a beautiful wig that I wear to work every day, it is amazing how normal it looks, it's even in a color that I have actually had my hair before. It's nice to have days where I just feel like everyone else, but I'm also always glad to take it off and feel the Sun on my scalp. :) I have adapted well to not having hair on my head, I rarely miss it.
Chemo wasn't too bad this last round, I was less nauseous but the nausea lasted longer. Chemical smells and sometimes sweet smells make it worse. I eat pretty much anything and everything. Eating really seems to help settle my stomach.
At my last appointment my doctor told me that he had just gotten my case presented to the group of people they confer with on treatment plans and there is some debate about how long I need what types of treatment for. I was originally planning on 6 cycles of ABVD, and they are considering doing only 4 cycles and then focussing on radiation. Or a few other options, but I haven't decided yet. In a few weeks I will meet with a radiologist and we will discuss my options for radiation.
I think that is everything new.
Here is a picture with one of my favorite hats, it's made of a bamboo spandex blend that is super soft and stretchy, I love how it feels and I'm just lucky that it looks good too because it's so comfortable I think I would wear it even if it didn't.
I have received a lot of hats in the mail, I was going to take pictures of all of them but I am kind of lazy, maybe by next time I post., I do love them all though. I also have a beautiful wig that I wear to work every day, it is amazing how normal it looks, it's even in a color that I have actually had my hair before. It's nice to have days where I just feel like everyone else, but I'm also always glad to take it off and feel the Sun on my scalp. :) I have adapted well to not having hair on my head, I rarely miss it.
Chemo wasn't too bad this last round, I was less nauseous but the nausea lasted longer. Chemical smells and sometimes sweet smells make it worse. I eat pretty much anything and everything. Eating really seems to help settle my stomach.
At my last appointment my doctor told me that he had just gotten my case presented to the group of people they confer with on treatment plans and there is some debate about how long I need what types of treatment for. I was originally planning on 6 cycles of ABVD, and they are considering doing only 4 cycles and then focussing on radiation. Or a few other options, but I haven't decided yet. In a few weeks I will meet with a radiologist and we will discuss my options for radiation.
I think that is everything new.
Here is a picture with one of my favorite hats, it's made of a bamboo spandex blend that is super soft and stretchy, I love how it feels and I'm just lucky that it looks good too because it's so comfortable I think I would wear it even if it didn't.
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