Nae

Hey Gang,
Halfway to the finish line. Had #15 of 30 today. So let the count down begin.

I’m starting to get a little redness and being a tad tender. But.. that’s part of it. This will all be behind me soon. In the meantime I’ll add more lotion and pray I get through this last leg of the journey.

I’ve had my Lung CT Scan but do not see the lung doctor till Feb 20th. Day after my last radiation. I do see my regular doctor on friday and he should have gotten a copy of it. It’s really just for comparison from the last one and to have for comparison for when I finish.

My hair is coming back and I have eyelashes again!! And… it’s curly! Go figure!! Always heard it comes back opposite at first. I can not lie I was really hoping my hair would come in straight! Leave it to me to be different. Dr A told me “I sure was an INTERESTING case” lol

Other than that nothing new in my world. Working 2-3 days a week and trying to rest the others.

God bless you all!
Till next time…
Renée

Hello Gang;
Well… 4 down and 26 to go.. Radiation that is. Had to see the doc today and I told him that and he said “Guess you are going to hold me to that”. I said YES, if it goes over 30 I told him he and I were gonna have a little chat. He just laughed. I was being serious! So far no side effects or burns. Guessing it’s a little early for that. The nurse did give me some lotion samples to start using.

Other than radiation every day there isn’t much to report. I’m getting back my strength! Neuropathy seems to be under control. Yay!!

Saw the lung doctor on Thursday. He has scheduled another CT Scan so they can compare it and also to have it for comparison later. Radiation can be hard on your heart and lungs…. praying all is going to be fine in that department.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers, cards, text etc. You all are the best and I really appreciate each and every one of you. May God Bless each of you!

I’ll leave you with this..
“The moment you are ready to quit is usually the moment right before the miracle happens. Don’t give up”

Renée

Hello gang and Happy New Year!

2020 has got to be better than 2019!
I wish nothing but Health, Wealth and Happinesses to everyone that’s reading this.

As I reflect back on 2019 I was blessed with the best friends and family. I renewed old friendships and friendships grew stronger. I know I could not have gotten through the first part of my journey without my tribe and Jeff by my side. I also realized that I am truly stronger than I ever thought I could be. Cancer teaches you that.

The picture above was taken on what should have been my final Chemo treatment. Party Room #4 just moved the party to my house.

As for my health – I’m feeling pretty good. I keep getting stronger every day. I’m staying away from crowds in the hopes of not catching any bugs going around. I’ve been to have my markings for radiation. I’m expecting a call from them in the next few days on a start date. I will have 30 radiation treatments (every day Monday-Friday).

I’m looking forward to spring! At that point this should be behind me and I can get back to a normal life. I’m sure it will be a new normal….

I wish you all a great 2020!

Today is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one! – Brad Paisley

Much Love,
Renée Moss

Hello gang! Yes I’ve had a little plot twist this week. My energy and breathing really went down hill on Monday. They squeezed me in to see Dr Arekapudia that afternoon. She was concerned of either a blood clot or pneumonia so she sent me straight to the ER. Was finally admitted and have been here since. CT scan showed no blood clots but scarring in both lungs. Had a heart echo (she should have results today). Yesterday lung doc did a scope and I have pneumonia! Go figure. Taxol is the culprit. I have had 10 of 12 Taxol treatments and I’m done!!! I will not have the last two. Seems 1-5 percent develop this. Yeah leave it to me to be in that small percentage!

Also I’ve started having the neuropathy and have started the meds for that. I’m still in the hospital and hopefully will go home Friday.

Once we get this cleared up and I get strength back we will move on to radiation. The next train ride on this journey.

I thank our Good Lord for getting me through this! As I keep saying this too shall pass. We’ve got this! I do have to admit I was having my doubts on Monday – but as always HE got me through it.

I am feeling much much better. Still a ways to go but much better.

I thank Jeff and all my family, chosen family and friends that have been right here by my side everyday! I love you all and I am soooo blessed each of you are by my side on this crazy ride!

Till next time,

Renée

Hello Gang,

Well… All good things must come to an end…..

I have to start shaving my legs again…………………………

Yep, was putting lotion on this week and realized – hey there is hair on my legs again..  I was kinda enjoying that little side effect.  Oh well.

I’m down to 4 more Taxol Treatments!  I’ll be thankful when this part is finished.  Taxol has brought on some different side effects…..  nose bleeds, diarrhea and terrible terrible heartburn.  Heartburn was so bad I actually thought I was having a heart attack.  Poor Jeff, I think I scared him a little, but he was a trooper as usual and rushed home and to the heart doc we went.  Doc said ekg was fine.  Soooo now I have another new med to take if it gets bad like that again.  I also stay tired most all the time now.  They say its just the accumulative chemo.  This to shall pass…..

Still no sign of neuropathy (praying I don’t get that side effect).

We had a great time at Chemo on Halloween Day.  I, of course, was a Flamingo and my pal Becky was a Zebra.  I don’t think I have laughed that hard in a long time.

  Again I’d like to thank everyone for all the calls, text, messages, cards and gifts.  You ALL are awesome and I am very blessed to have you all in my life.

“You can be a victim of cancer, or a survivor of cancer.  Its a midset.”      – Dave Pelzer

Yes, I choose survivor!!

God Bless you all and till next time,

NaeNae