Sunday - May 27, 2012 Fast approaching nine months post chemo. This week I finally went in for my follow up chest x-ray and CT Scan. Dr. Balz wanted me to get these for the medical files. Funny how everything past the initial diagnosis makes you paranoid that every ache and pain is something worse than it might be. I've had a pain in my shoulder for the longest time. Gets worse as I sit at my desk at work at the computer. I am sure its all ergonomics. But my paranoia says its cancer. Bone cancer. Breast cancer. Something bad. Depression keeps creeping in as the neuropathy in my feet continues. Each day I wake up hoping this is the day that the pain will subside and the feeling will come back to my toes.
My travel schedule has increased since my co-worker was diagnosed with his cancer over the Christmas Holidays. He's on his final treatment and the Dr says things are looking good. He may have to do some radiation therapy afterwards. Everyone has challenges in this life, but you just have to take them head on if you can. The best post chemo therapy I have had has been the birth of our first grandson, Mason. Its wonderful how a little spirit comes into your life and gives you a new meaning for fighting on. I have a lot of plans with that little guy and the children that will come after him.
Travelling again this week. Another one of those cross country trips...DC on Tuesday and Wednesday, then on to Puerto Rico on Thursday, home on Sunday. I love to travel...hate to have to run through airports. When I get back its follow up appointments with Balz and Newton. Hope everything continues going well and my x-ray and CT are clear. I'll update with any news. Happy Memorial Day.
Mike, I hope your path to recovery is quick and sure. May you have many years of joy with your family and grandchildren.
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