Long time no post...

Well I did it again, I said I wouldn't go so long without posting but I did. A quick update: my ct scan was good a couple weeks ago. They said the tumors shrunk about 17% from the first two cycles of the study. My pain is getting a little better, I've started using Fentanyl patches instead of so many pain pills. I still take a few but I've been able to cut back even more. I'm on my week off between cycles 3 and 4. Round 3 was better than 2 and 1 but I am hoping 4 will be better. Other than being tired and having some pain in my neck I am feeling pretty good this week. Like I said last time I had to get shots to boost my white count, now I am just getting two shots instead of 5, but my hemoglobin is down really low so I had to get a Procrit shot to raise that. That will also be a regular occurence unless I can get my counts up in that too.

On another subject, I'm sure most of you know I love clothes! When I'm having a really bad day with all this cancer garbage I head out shopping for some retail therapy, even if I just look. Well, my new favorite store has opened in Grand Island. You might have seen it in the paper when they did a feature on it. Stefani's Closet Boutique is my new favorite place to go. It's by Whiskey Creek and Meyers Jewelry right in the parking lot by the China Buffet and Kmart. She has a lot of really cool shirts, jeans ,purses, jewelry, coats and lots of other awesome stuff. It's stuff you don't see anywhere else, I love stopping in after chemo to see what's new. Apparently my Hope Angels even know I like to shop there. They must have flown by and picked up a gift certificate this week. Thank you so much, you guys keep my spirits up! This weekend on Friday and Saturday is the grand opening, and if you buy a purse/handbag you get a free wallet. Just had to share that, hope you can check it out!

Hope you all have a good weekend! It seems like I hardly see anybody anymore because I'm sleeping half my life. I don't start cycle 4 until next Friday so hopefully I have a good week until then. Thanks for checking in, Heather.