Today I had my last immune boosting IV therapy.  

Now I suppose I am ready for radiation which will start on January 4th.  Last week I got my radiation tattoos, although I can's see what they look like because they marked big blue X's and cover them with clear medical tape.  So all I can see is the big blue X's! One is right in the center of my chest, which forced to reconsider my evening dress for the yacht club Christmas ball. The new dress was actually quite nice!

I am ready for Christmas!  Tonight we are celebrating with Victoria as she will be leaving for England tomorrow.  We almost had to postpone her trip because Danielle had/has swine flu.  Danielle was very sick and I was extremely worried and felt completely helpless, but she is better now, thankfully.  I still worry that she is going to relapse because I know her and Victoria will want to be out and about.

Jay's son, Ben and his family are coming for Christmas day.  We are looking forward to seeing the kids.

The following day we will leave for Ft. Myers to visit Jay's sister, Nancy and her guy, Fran.

That's about all the news here...the cruise continues, but currently with holiday festivities.  Once the holiday is over I will resume my research on nutrition, alternatives to Tamoxifen, and will probably venture onto the deck of spirituality!

Merry Christmas and all my love!!!

May the coming year bring us peace, prosperity, and good health!

I've been getting a lot of great email responses to this blog.  Thank you!

Danielle left yesterday, headed back to England.  After the airport I stopped by the mall to do some more Christmas shopping.

Danielle went with me on Friday for the IV nutritional therapy...she hates needles...said she was going to wait in the waiting area...next thing I know she comes into the IV suite and is crying...she sat with me the whole time (about 30 minutes) and cried most of the time.  It was so sweet...I was comforting her...just like a mom does.  I told her this was the good stuff, that she shouldn't cry but I think all of emotions just caught up with her.  After I finished we followed my mantra, "When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping!"  We hit the outlet mall and Mall of Millenia.

I will go again tomorrow and Friday for more of the IV therapy.  In addition to the IV therapy I am taking lots of vitamins, the list includes; Cellular Forte Max (mushroom extracts), CoQ10, Green tea extract, Curcumin, Indole 3 Carbonal, Fish Oil, Melatonin, and Evening Primrose. I had already been taking Resveritrol and flax seed which I am continuing.  The list of DO NOT EAT is; meat, alcohol, sugar, soy, licorice root, red clover, pomegranate, and gingko (long term.) Giving up alcohol and sugar is difficult, especially sugar! I am still working on that, but am weening off fairly well, but haven't given it up completely.

Today I have been doing an adrenal gland test.  For this test, I place a little cotton roll under my tongue 4 times at given intervals through out the day.  I could not brush my teeth, or rinse with mouthwash, nor have caffeine, chocolate, broccoli, onions.  I didn't think I could get through a day of no caffeine without getting a headache, but so far so good.  The last test is at 10PM, then I can have chocolate!!! I am going to try not to drink coffee tomorrow morning...maybe I can quit.

Wednesday I have an appointment with the radiologist.  They will do a CAT scan and we will decide the start date for radiation.  I am dreading this, but in another way I am ready to get going and get it over with.

Most days I don't feel like anything is wrong with me.  At this point it is much more a mental thing than a physical thing.  All the company, Christmas, and the pool project are keeping me busy!

Love to all!!!

Monday I met with the Dr. Kalidis.  We discussed nutrition and supplements.  I will be going there twice a week for the next few weeks to get IV supplements, plus I came home with a bag full to take daily.  He wants to boost my immune system to prepare for radiation.  I was supposed to meet with the Dr. Looper (Radiation Oncologist) tomorrow, but have rescheduled the appointment to next Wednesday due to having a coaches meeting tomorrow morning, plus the fact that I don't want to start radiation until my body is super charged.

Jay's sister and my brother have come and gone.  We had wonderful visits with both of them!  Danielle is still here until Sunday.  We plan to do some Christmas shopping Friday!

Love to all!!!

Nothing new to report here...but thought I better post since I am getting calls and emails requesting an update.

I am on hold.  I have an appointment with the nutritionist (internal MD) scheduled for Dec 17.  I am hopeful that I will get in sooner if they have a cancellation.  I want to get going on boosting my immune system before I start radiation.  My doctor told me it is OK to start radiation in January.  I don't want to wait until January but do want to get my body in the best possible condition first.

It's a good thing I am not doing radiation yet as I am about to have lots of company.  My sister in law, Nancy, is coming tomorrow with her guy, Fran.  They will stay with us one night then head to Ft. Myers for the month.  Then on Friday or Saturday my brother and his wife are coming for a couple of days.  And as a big surprise, Danielle is coming on Sunday to stay for a week! 

The last couple of days have been busy, long days working with clients, which is always a great thing!  This morning I am going to spread some rye seed on my lawn since we are suppose to get rain tonight and tomorrow.  I love to see the green, green lawn in the winter.

The pool project is in the phase where nothing happens for 10 days, but I am still so happy when I look out back and see what's been done so far.

As for the cancer cruise...I am still on board...but at least for now it is smooth sailing!  Now if I could just sleep through the night and not wake up with all this on my mind!

Love to all!!!