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Sadly no chemo today. They re-took my blood (previously done on Friday) and said it was even lower. So I get a week off and try again next week. I was hoping to at least be able to do a lower dose today. But no suck luck. So rest.
He did say that's why I'm having a hard time shaking the cold though and there's a chance it'll hang on for a while.
But. Even I get chemo 6. I'll get new scans. Because you can't really scan for pancreatic cancer the only thing the scams will tell me is if it has spread. So two weeks after the 6th chemo then I will get new scans which obviously I'm very nervous about. But I guess I would rather know halfway through my chemo versus at the end which is when they thought about doing the scans.
My husband is off this week so by the end of the week we are going to take a couple days away and go camping and just relax. Who knows maybe the camping will be just what I need.

Did you hear the health professionals Sassy? REST & RELAXATION!!! You're to sit or lay still and do nothing except pick grapes (numbers permitting, I know!) from a bunch whilst your husband fans you with a giant leaf.... Sorry, Cleopatra was on the TV today, I think I got mixed up... I hope the camping lets you recharge a little bit.

Take it steady and hopefully your white cells start to recover. You've been sick far too long and it's time it got the hint and fucked right off.

You're doing brilliantly, my friend. ❀️
 
I got a chance to get away for a couple of days. We just got back today and I am super tired. They told me lots of rest to try and get my white blood cells up so when my husband and I went camping. We agreed that only one day would be to go hiking. We sat around and did a bunch of puzzles and just enjoyed the fresh air. The place that we went hiking has miles and miles of trails and it takes you down to the beach which felt amazing to get out.

It has been almost 5 months since my surgery and I have struggled to have any good quality exercise that doesn't hurt in some way. The hiking was definitely hard on my abdomen. But yet felt good to do it.
I managed about 11,444 steps and almost 5 miles.

I was incredibly proud of myself.

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I got a chance to get away for a couple of days. We just got back today and I am super tired. They told me lots of rest to try and get my white blood cells up so when my husband and I went camping. We agreed that only one day would be to go hiking. We sat around and did a bunch of puzzles and just enjoyed the fresh air. The place that we went hiking has miles and miles of trails and it takes you down to the beach which felt amazing to get out.

It has been almost 5 months since my surgery and I have struggled to have any good quality exercise that doesn't hurt in some way. The hiking was definitely hard on my abdomen. But yet felt good to do it.
I managed about 11,444 steps and almost 5 miles.

I was incredibly proud of myself.

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Beautiful sassy. Keep up the awesome recovery, but remember not to overdo it.
 
Even though it doesn’t sound like rest, it is. The sun is the best disinfectant, they say, and I agree.
Fresh air, water and nature make everything seem better.

I’m glad you got some time away. ❀️
 
I got a chance to get away for a couple of days. We just got back today and I am super tired. They told me lots of rest to try and get my white blood cells up so when my husband and I went camping. We agreed that only one day would be to go hiking. We sat around and did a bunch of puzzles and just enjoyed the fresh air. The place that we went hiking has miles and miles of trails and it takes you down to the beach which felt amazing to get out.

It has been almost 5 months since my surgery and I have struggled to have any good quality exercise that doesn't hurt in some way. The hiking was definitely hard on my abdomen. But yet felt good to do it.
I managed about 11,444 steps and almost 5 miles.

I was incredibly proud of myself.

https://www.***********/scl/fi/1cug...9473.jpg?rlkey=2l7q3xr2y3h4t39qekka4n86g&dl=0

https://www.***********/scl/fi/xvvv...4255.jpg?rlkey=h706h9sdkq0ddn2nkph0e8vy7&dl=0

https://www.***********/scl/fi/s9v6...7108.jpg?rlkey=dfqm0w1bwo63gb3bz4wr1hr28&dl=0

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The scenery alone is healing and I'm so glad you got to go there, Sassy, that's wonderful!! :heart:πŸ₯°πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸŒΉ
 
When my Dad had Cancer. He was told that he had to do Chemo, or he'd have 6 months to live. He decided to do Chemo and spend that time resting/getting better/fight. In the end. He only lived 6 months anyway. But the downside was he didn't get to live. I had moved in to take care of him. So, I am grateful for those 6 months of closeness. But had he known he'd only live 6 months anyway. He would have lived. His side effects from Chemo were really terrible though. I am grateful I am handling it as well as I am.
But this all made me decide not to pass up opportunities to live. when I am feeling good. I will get out and do things. I won't stop living. I know my Dad wanted to travel, and while I cannot do that now. I will take these little weekend get aways and enjoy life.
These last few days of Camping reminded me of this. In just a few days. I made amazing memories for my husband to remember. For me to hold onto.
I think I'm doing a pretty good job of balancing rest and play.

So, here's to 2024. More fighting. More living. More memories.

May your 2024 be a better year. Remember to take care of yourself and go in for check ups. :heart: :rose:
Both of my cancers were found by accident.
 
When my Dad had Cancer. He was told that he had to do Chemo, or he'd have 6 months to live. He decided to do Chemo and spend that time resting/getting better/fight. In the end. He only lived 6 months anyway. But the downside was he didn't get to live. I had moved in to take care of him. So, I am grateful for those 6 months of closeness. But had he known he'd only live 6 months anyway. He would have lived. His side effects from Chemo were really terrible though. I am grateful I am handling it as well as I am.
But this all made me decide not to pass up opportunities to live. when I am feeling good. I will get out and do things. I won't stop living. I know my Dad wanted to travel, and while I cannot do that now. I will take these little weekend get aways and enjoy life.
These last few days of Camping reminded me of this. In just a few days. I made amazing memories for my husband to remember. For me to hold onto.
I think I'm doing a pretty good job of balancing rest and play.

So, here's to 2024. More fighting. More living. More memories.

May your 2024 be a better year. Remember to take care of yourself and go in for check ups. :heart: :rose:
Both of my cancers were found by accident.
That is the gospel truth in a nutshell, Sassy! None of us knows how long we get, so make every minute count! I'm so glad you have those memories and wish only the best for you, so happy new year to you, Sassy!! πŸ₯‚ 🍾 :heart:πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚
 
When my Dad had Cancer. He was told that he had to do Chemo, or he'd have 6 months to live. He decided to do Chemo and spend that time resting/getting better/fight. In the end. He only lived 6 months anyway. But the downside was he didn't get to live. I had moved in to take care of him. So, I am grateful for those 6 months of closeness. But had he known he'd only live 6 months anyway. He would have lived. His side effects from Chemo were really terrible though. I am grateful I am handling it as well as I am.
But this all made me decide not to pass up opportunities to live. when I am feeling good. I will get out and do things. I won't stop living. I know my Dad wanted to travel, and while I cannot do that now. I will take these little weekend get aways and enjoy life.
These last few days of Camping reminded me of this. In just a few days. I made amazing memories for my husband to remember. For me to hold onto.
I think I'm doing a pretty good job of balancing rest and play.

So, here's to 2024. More fighting. More living. More memories.

May your 2024 be a better year. Remember to take care of yourself and go in for check ups. :heart: :rose:
Both of my cancers were found by accident.
May your 2024 be a ever lasting awesome one.
 
I got a chance to get away for a couple of days. We just got back today and I am super tired. They told me lots of rest to try and get my white blood cells up so when my husband and I went camping. We agreed that only one day would be to go hiking. We sat around and did a bunch of puzzles and just enjoyed the fresh air. The place that we went hiking has miles and miles of trails and it takes you down to the beach which felt amazing to get out.

It has been almost 5 months since my surgery and I have struggled to have any good quality exercise that doesn't hurt in some way. The hiking was definitely hard on my abdomen. But yet felt good to do it.
I managed about 11,444 steps and almost 5 miles.

I was incredibly proud of myself.

https://www.***********/scl/fi/1cug...9473.jpg?rlkey=2l7q3xr2y3h4t39qekka4n86g&dl=0

https://www.***********/scl/fi/xvvv...4255.jpg?rlkey=h706h9sdkq0ddn2nkph0e8vy7&dl=0

https://www.***********/scl/fi/s9v6...7108.jpg?rlkey=dfqm0w1bwo63gb3bz4wr1hr28&dl=0

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So glad you were able to get away and got out to enjoy some nature!
 
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