Great Bloodwork!

I went in for chemo Friday after being neutropenic for a week...and got great results! All of my blood levels were in range. Yay, I was able to get treated. My body was a week extra off of the prednisone pre meds, so it really hit me! I was super hyper and could not sleep well for two days...at least I had my best friends bday to celebrate and another bf in town from New Zealand.

Cancer Caddie - Going Bald for Cancer

This post is for the ladies! Okay, and the guys too :). 

How many times have we cried over a bad haircut? 

Asked for a trim and four inches ended up on the floor?

Regretted the impulsive decision of bangs in the summer?

Tons of times!

This stuff all seems so petty now to me.

Cancer wanted my hair. That's cool--I needed another reason to party with my friends :)

Head shaving party: Oct 15, 2012...leggooo.

In less political news...me

So, we have a new president...or re-elected president! Political stuff is all over the news, all over Facebook statuses, and really every where you go today.

I am also in the news. Yes...little ole me! 

Check out this article:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/boca-raton/fl-brf-light-1107-20121107,0,3082351.story

If you are in the Palm Beach County area, please join me in the 2012 Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the Night Walk.

It is from 5-8pm at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in West Boca Raton, Florida. I will be with TEAM GEO Group.

Let's Light the Night, Keep Calm, and Beat Cancer!!!!

Haven't blogged in a while

Hi everyone! I haven't blogged in a while, so I am checking in! I was sick for a week, but now I am much better. I am en route to my 4th chemo this Friday-wahoo! Then there will only be 8 treatments left for me. I am having a PET Scan and monthly oncology appointment in two weeks. I am looking forward to see none, or very few little cancer dots on my body. I am feeling really well and have been juicing often and started yoga. Trying to do anything and everything to keep calm and beat cancer!!!

Treatment #3

Wahoo! My counts were up so I was allowed to receive chemo yesterday. I got really sick all week from my counts being so drastically low. My neutrophils were .1 and now they are 5 thanks to four days of Neupogen shots.

Now I know why they tell you not to get sick...it's hard to shake! But, part of the chemo regimen is prednisone, which really makes you feel better. Unfortunately it also makes sleeping very challenging! I am looking forward to this weekend! Staying home in bed for a week made me stir crazy. And one of my best friends is in town from Hawaii. Here she is....xoxoxo

Day 3 of shots

Today was my third shot of Neupogen to boost my WBC. My last day is tomorrow and Tuesday I get reevaluated. While you are getting these shots you should really take it easy, eat only cooked foods, wear masks, and avoid crowds since you are so susceptible. Expect uncomfortable bone pain...Mine is in my hips, legs, back and jaw. I really hope I can start chemo this week! I will keep you all posted...

Neutropenia :(

Hi everyone, today was supposed to be my 3rd cycle of chemo. I feel fine, really awesome actually. But, my neutrophils count is too low to receive treatment. This is a type of white blood cell that helps you fight infection. It is a "normal thing," but is a bummer. I have to go in for shots for the next 4 days that boost my low number. In the meantime, I have to rest and follow some rules. Here are a few of them on my "necklace."