My trip to Tampa yesterday was okay. This was my six month follow-up. I had a mammogram and then saw my surgeon for the results and a check-up. They saw a spot in my left breast so I have to go back next Tuesday the 22nd for an ultrasound. The doctor does not seem too worried about this and neither am I.
I have truly learned not to worry about the things that I cannot control. It's kind of hard when you continue to hear or get bad news. However, as long as you live in this world you will face bad news. And, "They" are right..."life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you cope."
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
I'm so close
Today is September 14th. Last night was kind of rough. As most of you know, chemo is a nice way of saying, "we have to load your body with poison, which kills good and bad cells, in order to hopefully save or prolong your life." I have some side affects which just started affecting me about three weeks ago. I have what you call neuropathy. The best way I can explain it is I get numbness and tingling in my fingertips and my feet. It is more severe in my feet. My feet get so cold at times that I have to wrap a heating pad around them because I feel like they are frost bitten. My muscles also ache sometime, mostly at night, to the point where I have to sit on the edge of my bed and massage them and take a pain pill. I'm so close to end of chemo with only two more treatments to go, but surely not close enough! On the other hand, I know I am still blessed because it really could be a lot worse.
I am on my way to Tampa today for a follow-up appointment with my surgeon. I have not seen her since my surgery on 2-20-09. I’ll keep you posted.
I am on my way to Tampa today for a follow-up appointment with my surgeon. I have not seen her since my surgery on 2-20-09. I’ll keep you posted.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
The days are numbered
Good Afternoon!
Chemo session went well yesterday. Three to go, Yippee! It amazes me that not one week passes without learning abouy another black woman being diagnosed with breast cancer or another woman who has no history of breast cancer in her family. I pray to God constantly to guide me on what good I can contribute to this matter. I want to be an asset in this life and not a liability.
Everything else is wonderful! Keep the prayers going for you and for others.
Love you all
"Free"
Chemo session went well yesterday. Three to go, Yippee! It amazes me that not one week passes without learning abouy another black woman being diagnosed with breast cancer or another woman who has no history of breast cancer in her family. I pray to God constantly to guide me on what good I can contribute to this matter. I want to be an asset in this life and not a liability.
Everything else is wonderful! Keep the prayers going for you and for others.
Love you all
"Free"
Thursday, August 27, 2009
I can see the light at the end of the rainbow!
What's up People!
Four more chemo sessions to go. After that I have ten days of radiation and I am complete. Most of my days are very good. Every now and then I have a day where I feel very well and some days where I feel very fatigued. This second round of chemo is still not half as bad as the first round. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, I feel so blessed.
Business is finally picking up and I'm very excited about that. The last artist that I mentioned did not work out. However, Jay Ski from the Quad City DJ's (that is one of the groups that I used to manage that did the "Space Jam" Song and "C’mon Ride the Train") and I are starting a record label together. We are currently looking for hot producers, writers and hot artists. We currently have two artists that you will be hearing about soon.
I'm being pushed to do a facebook page. Can someone tell me the ways that I will benefit from Facebook?
Four more chemo sessions to go. After that I have ten days of radiation and I am complete. Most of my days are very good. Every now and then I have a day where I feel very well and some days where I feel very fatigued. This second round of chemo is still not half as bad as the first round. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, I feel so blessed.
Business is finally picking up and I'm very excited about that. The last artist that I mentioned did not work out. However, Jay Ski from the Quad City DJ's (that is one of the groups that I used to manage that did the "Space Jam" Song and "C’mon Ride the Train") and I are starting a record label together. We are currently looking for hot producers, writers and hot artists. We currently have two artists that you will be hearing about soon.
I'm being pushed to do a facebook page. Can someone tell me the ways that I will benefit from Facebook?
Monday, July 20, 2009
Feeling Good!
Hello Fam and Friends!
I started the second round of chemo on July 8th. Thank God this round is not even close to being as nasty as the first round. I go every Wednesday for 12 weeks. Mentally and emotionally I "think" I'm doing great, (though my friends may say otherwise). I mention the mental and emotional because this journey is a deep and can be heavy at times. Just always know where your strength and guidance comes from.
I got a demo on new artist last week and I can say that this is the first time in about six years that I've been really excited about an artist.
My ultimate goal has always been to run my own record label. I've run labels for other people and had a lot of success. This time I want to do it and have some ownership. I'll keep you posted.
I started the second round of chemo on July 8th. Thank God this round is not even close to being as nasty as the first round. I go every Wednesday for 12 weeks. Mentally and emotionally I "think" I'm doing great, (though my friends may say otherwise). I mention the mental and emotional because this journey is a deep and can be heavy at times. Just always know where your strength and guidance comes from.
I got a demo on new artist last week and I can say that this is the first time in about six years that I've been really excited about an artist.
My ultimate goal has always been to run my own record label. I've run labels for other people and had a lot of success. This time I want to do it and have some ownership. I'll keep you posted.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Wow, what a week!
Today is a fabulous day. My first round of chemo is done. The last treatment was on June 12th. I was sick for about 12 days, it was not good. The next round starts on July 8th and will last for 12 weeks. The doctor said the next round will be a lot better. However, the next round has steriods in it and will cause more weight gain. It is too hot to be fat (lol).
For once since treatment began I feel back to normal. At times this whole thing seems so surreal to me but most of the time I think, it could be worst.
Wow, what a week! I know a lot of us still can't believe that the King of Pop has passed. It's amazing that prescription drugs kill more people than street drugs. That is mind blowing to me. How many more people have to die before the denial ends?
For once since treatment began I feel back to normal. At times this whole thing seems so surreal to me but most of the time I think, it could be worst.
Wow, what a week! I know a lot of us still can't believe that the King of Pop has passed. It's amazing that prescription drugs kill more people than street drugs. That is mind blowing to me. How many more people have to die before the denial ends?
Monday, June 8, 2009
How Deep is your Love?
Finally, I am here again. This has been a fantastic week. The last treatment for this first round of chemo is on Friday June 12th. I am really looking forward to getting it over with. The first week after treatment has been the worst for me. I get very nauseated. You ladies who have had kids understand what I'm talking about, (well multiply that feeling).
Anyway, when you are going through something you have to pull from it what you can. In my case, I've learned a lot about breast cancer and I've learned a lot about myself. What I learned about myself is that my love for myself wasn't as deep as it should have been. I've always put loved ones and some friends before myself. If you think that's very admirable, it's not. There is nothing admirable about neglecting yourself (unless you have kids).
I've heard that if you don't take care of yourself in your twenties you'll pay for it in your thirties, if you neglect yourself in your thirties then you pay in your forties, (so on and so on).
Women, we do this all the time. Well, let's do better. How deep is your love for yourself? I know you truly love yourself and you love your family. If you do, you have to do a better job of taking good care of yourself now. It's not easy but remember what separates the winners from the losers, "winners do what losers don't want to do."
Anyway, when you are going through something you have to pull from it what you can. In my case, I've learned a lot about breast cancer and I've learned a lot about myself. What I learned about myself is that my love for myself wasn't as deep as it should have been. I've always put loved ones and some friends before myself. If you think that's very admirable, it's not. There is nothing admirable about neglecting yourself (unless you have kids).
I've heard that if you don't take care of yourself in your twenties you'll pay for it in your thirties, if you neglect yourself in your thirties then you pay in your forties, (so on and so on).
Women, we do this all the time. Well, let's do better. How deep is your love for yourself? I know you truly love yourself and you love your family. If you do, you have to do a better job of taking good care of yourself now. It's not easy but remember what separates the winners from the losers, "winners do what losers don't want to do."
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