Good results.

First of all here is a quote that was on the homepage of a website I frequent inspired by the book "Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips" by Kris Carr. The website I go to is mycrazysexylife.com . There are a lot of people on there with and without cancer and many people who are avid juicers and raw foodists also. I meet a lot of good people on there and learn a lot too.

"Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it."~Oprah Winfrey

Thanks Oprah, I'm on the second time and I better do better this time huh? I'm doing everything I can this time; ie; whole crazy nutrition turnaround and juicing.

Also, I had my CT scan on Friday. The tumor in my chest is still there and it hasn't shrunk since the last CT scan two months ago. It's good news though because it is still under control as it is not growing and it doesn't have any new friends. :) Also, I see the doctor tomorrow but I think I am still going to be getting off of the Taxol (nasty infusion chemo) and upping the dosage of the Sutent (nasty oral chemo; however does not require being poked in the chest and sitting hooked to a chair for two hours almost every Tuesday). :) So granted the side effects don't get too bad on the Sutent this will be the plan for as long as it works.

Anyway, I am extremely fatigued just about every day but I would like to go back to work this Spring maybe a day or two a week if I can swing it. I'll let you all know when I get to that point.

Have a good week, listen to Oprah, read a book about juicing, and eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables! Heather.

Very tired but feeling pretty good.

I have been super tired lately but feeling pretty good health wise. I am going for my CT scan on Friday to see what progress we have made the last two months. Say a prayer that the tumor is gone so I can get off the taxol. It eats up my white blood cells and thats why I've had 5 shots in the last two weeks. So not fun! I know upping the Sutent dosage (oral chemo) will make me more tired but hopefully I can adjust well.
I am really enjoying this raw food diet. I feel like I'm doing my part to help fight this! I am eating so much healthy food and NO processed food! If anyone is interested in reading about it go to www.rawfooddetoxdiet.com or google raw food diet. Just in case you're curious what I eat here's what I had today;
First thing: 24 oz. juiced apple, lemon, kale and celery
5 oranges and 1 banana
raw cold broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots
some egg whites
treat; some 85% organic dark chocolate green and black brand.

We got a Jack La Lanne juicer for Christmas and I use it every morning. There are so many health benefits to juicing, just finished reading the Juicing Bible. Very interesting.

Will let everyone know how my CT scan turns out. This is my week off taxol and hope never to return. Have a good week.

Heather..

Happy New Year...

I was able to have chemo last week and this week. However, my white count was down again so I got to have shots of Neupogen this week on Wednesday and Thursday to boost my white count. Hopefully it works so that I can still have chemo next week. They already said I will be getting the shots next week too. The Neupogen stimulates the bones to release new white blood cells so my count should go up. This week went pretty well other than that except I'm extremely tired today. I keep laying down so I'm not getting a whole lot accomplished today.

I went to Omaha yesterday to see the surgeon about finishing the reconstruction, I will probably be doing that surgery in February or March. I'm anxious to get it done and finish the whole surgery stuff.

My hair is falling out quite a bit these days. I think it's about time to say goodbye to it and just shave it. I was doing the comb over onto the right side, now the left side is going. Oh well, I'm ready for something different. I'm the lady of many hairdos.

That's about all for now. Hope you all have a good weekend.

Heather.