Greetings to all, but especially my new and dear friends who had not yet entered my life when I was experiencing this season of battling cancer, and the treatment prescribed for it.
Five years ago on this date I was (and this is how I remember it) enjoying my stay at "Club Providence", my pet name for the hospital where I was receiving aid in recovering from the effects of the treatments prescribed for ridding my body of the cancer that was found in June, 2011.
Today is a sunny August day just like the ones I remember watching unfold outside of my large window in my hospital room with the beautiful view of Portland's West Hills.
I am filled with gratitude for the complete healing that God has allowed in my body. I am enjoying the very best of physical (doctor certified), mental, emotional and spiritual health that can only come by the grace of God! How amazing is this? I am listing to Pandora radio and what am I hearing right now?
Amazing Grace!
Thank you, Jesus! You gave your life that I (and all of us) can come to You and be healed at any time, what ever our condition!
In Your name, Jesus, I give thanks and all glory to God our Father! Amen.
A journal, begun in anticipation of the adventures I will have as I begin yet another (the third) skirmish with cancer. Serving as a place where friends and family may read updates on my physical, mental and spiritual condition. A spot of encouragement and laughter. This blog is surrendered to God, that He may be glorified in it. If you want to leave a comment, scroll down to where it says, 'Join this Site'. But you are welcome to continue to message me by good old fashioned(!) e-mail. M
The Treatment Plan
For the cancer I've got there is a specific treatment plan. I do this and the odds are 90% I will never see this cancer again. Here's what will take place:
Radiation: There will be approximately 33 radiation treatments aimed at my pelvic area. They began July 5 and will conclude at approximately August 18th.
Reaction: First third: No issues. Second third: Discomfort. Final third: Increasing discomfort, culminating in 'brutal'.
Chemotherapy: There will be two courses of treatment. The first was started on July 5. The second will begin August 1st.
Reaction: First course produced nasty mouth sores, an overall sludgey feeling and 'chemo brain'. At least I know what to expect for the second course, and can make some plans.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Radiation: There will be approximately 33 radiation treatments aimed at my pelvic area. They began July 5 and will conclude at approximately August 18th.
Reaction: First third: No issues. Second third: Discomfort. Final third: Increasing discomfort, culminating in 'brutal'.
Chemotherapy: There will be two courses of treatment. The first was started on July 5. The second will begin August 1st.
Reaction: First course produced nasty mouth sores, an overall sludgey feeling and 'chemo brain'. At least I know what to expect for the second course, and can make some plans.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13
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