Warrior Mode Activated

"One day, you will look back and see that your scars became your strength and your wounds became your stories." ~ Unknown Some marathon runners say that the last few miles of their run are the hardest. They're running on fumes, willing one leg in front of the other, knowing that if they stop for one second they will not start back up again. I just crossed the finish line after 9 months of fighting for my life. I don't think it's sunk in yet that I am done with treatments. I have coasted in on fumes, completely exhausted, but with God's help and your prayers, I made it. Work is going well. I am getting back into the swing of things. I really enjoy my job and the people I work with and for. They made me feel very welcome when I returned and I am truly thankful! Eventually, I will get used to getting up early again...I think!! My doctor says the fatigue will last a while longer and the burns may get a little worse in the coming week, but eventually, my bo...

Monday I had an appointment with my Oncologist after radiation. They did bloodwork and then he talked to me about the medication I have to be on for the next 5-7 years. He said the side effects are minimal and it reduces the chance of recurrence by another 40%. He said that my body still makes a tiny bit of estrogen even after having my ovaries removed and that this medicine would reduce it even further. He, of course, had to tell me that it would cause more hot flashes and possibly weight gain. Oh, joy. Today I had radiation #7 (of 30) then straight to a post-op appointment with my GYN, home for lunch and then to the dentist for some major dental work. All my Drs are wonderful (especially my dentist ( Dana Shumate at Porters Neck Dentistry 😊 ) but I am exhausted and tired of being poked and prodded. My mouth is still pretty numb so I had rice pudding and apple sauce for dinner. As the numbness began to wear off I had a vasovagal episode and nearly passed out at the kitchen tab...