Ahoy All...
Well...the adventure continues despite the end of chemotherapy...I guess the fat lady hasn't sung yet (besides, I'm totally tone-deaf!), so I'm gonna continue to let you all know what's going on...
Had a busy appointment day today...saw 4 different people today...I've been vital-signed into the ground...blood pressure remained good throughout the day...blood sugar see-sawed as usual...got shots (hence the "Human Dartboard") of Neupogen, Epogen & the Flu vaccine, so I don't know which end is up (no, thank God, no shots to the bottom!)...I told a friend of mine that I feel like I don't need kids 'cause I take myself to my own well-baby check-ups to get my immunizations...bummer though...I don't get a balloon or a sticker!
Got Apligraf applied to my wounds today. It's this stuff that they grow in culture from neonatal foreskin (No, I am NOT making this up!!! Check out www.apligraf.com) that they apply to wounds that have a hard time healing. It's supposed to help new skin cells form. And yes, I'm expecting some pretty rude comments from those of you with skewed senses of humor, so BRING IT ON!
Now here's the thing....I need opinions from those of you who have had any experience with breast cancer (personal or professional, I want your thoughts on this)...I spoke to my oncologist today and he wants me to consider having my ovaries removed in the near future...before some of you get upset...here's the thought behind this: 1. My cancer is estrogen sensitive and tumor growth is greatly affected by the production of estrogen, 2. Because I wasn't menopausal prior to chemo, I may start cycling again and start producing estrogen, 3. Estrogen inhibitors have a better chance of working if I'm sure my ovaries aren't gonna kick in again, 4. There is a higher incidence of ovarian cancer occurance in women with estrogen-sensitive breast cancer. So...I just want your thoughts on this; I'm not all that attached to my ovaries (at least emotionally!) but I am kinda chicken about having surgery again.
Anyway...I'm gonna go take some pain-relief and get horizontal.
Love to all,
Mel
Well...the adventure continues despite the end of chemotherapy...I guess the fat lady hasn't sung yet (besides, I'm totally tone-deaf!), so I'm gonna continue to let you all know what's going on...
Had a busy appointment day today...saw 4 different people today...I've been vital-signed into the ground...blood pressure remained good throughout the day...blood sugar see-sawed as usual...got shots (hence the "Human Dartboard") of Neupogen, Epogen & the Flu vaccine, so I don't know which end is up (no, thank God, no shots to the bottom!)...I told a friend of mine that I feel like I don't need kids 'cause I take myself to my own well-baby check-ups to get my immunizations...bummer though...I don't get a balloon or a sticker!
Got Apligraf applied to my wounds today. It's this stuff that they grow in culture from neonatal foreskin (No, I am NOT making this up!!! Check out www.apligraf.com) that they apply to wounds that have a hard time healing. It's supposed to help new skin cells form. And yes, I'm expecting some pretty rude comments from those of you with skewed senses of humor, so BRING IT ON!
Now here's the thing....I need opinions from those of you who have had any experience with breast cancer (personal or professional, I want your thoughts on this)...I spoke to my oncologist today and he wants me to consider having my ovaries removed in the near future...before some of you get upset...here's the thought behind this: 1. My cancer is estrogen sensitive and tumor growth is greatly affected by the production of estrogen, 2. Because I wasn't menopausal prior to chemo, I may start cycling again and start producing estrogen, 3. Estrogen inhibitors have a better chance of working if I'm sure my ovaries aren't gonna kick in again, 4. There is a higher incidence of ovarian cancer occurance in women with estrogen-sensitive breast cancer. So...I just want your thoughts on this; I'm not all that attached to my ovaries (at least emotionally!) but I am kinda chicken about having surgery again.
Anyway...I'm gonna go take some pain-relief and get horizontal.
Love to all,
Mel
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