Scan Tomorrow - Wish Me Luck!

SCAN TOMORROW
We're headed tonight to Grand Junction (GJ), to spend the night as I have a scan at 7:20 tomorrow morning. This will help to evaluate where we're at. I then see my oncologist at 9am. Hopefully, my red and white blood cells will be where they should be to have the "big" chemo, FOLFOX.

VOTE FOR ASHLEE ON "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"
Lisa, a very good friend of mine in Texas whose daughter, Tara, is a Kilgore Rangerette is rooting for Ashlee who was Tara's lieutenant in Rangerettes this past school year. She's on "So You Think You Can Dance".

HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THIS?
Last Saturday night, I got a splitting headache in Leadville at bed time. I think it was the altitude, not drinking enough fluids, plus I had just had a huge, be prepared, BM. My head hurt so bad I was in tears. But I tried to relax and Robert talked to me soft and slowly, and it finally went away. I felt good the next day.

HOW 'BOUT THAT TUMOR MARKER
My tumor marker has gone down to about 5500 something, down from 14,000. I have "tree rings" in my fingernails - alternating white and pink. I think this represents when I've had the bigger chemo.

LEG IN PAIN
My left leg is hurting like hell today. I guess I overdid ityesterday. I had PT and she told me that on humid days, we measure the barometer with our joints and muscles. We have had some rainy days and all the PT patients have been hurting.

We also had a booth at "Taste of Ouray" last night, and I pigged out. My weight is up which is a good thing.

TRYING TO SLEEP MORE
I've been guilty of not sleeping, but I'm getting into it and taking my heavier meds at bedtime. Last night I slept 10 hours.

SORRY I'VE BEEN OUT OF TOUCH
I owe some friends packages, cards, and other correspondence. Also, I'm sorry I haven't been on the discussion group for a long time.

Just up here in Colorado, enjoying the upcoming summer. We've had hummingbirds and snow together in some weeks recently. Biscuit (my cat) and I saw a Groesbeek at the feeder the other morning.

Sincerely, Caroline