Hello Everyone

I wanted to let you all know that after seeing a specialist at UCLA last week, it was determined that I will not need radiation treatments. That is really great news. So basically I am all done and I am officially in REMISSION. I will have to be tested every 6 months for 2 years, then once a year after that. Then once I reach the 5 year mark I will be officially cured!!!

Hope everyone is well.

Thanks for checking my blog.

Much Love
Linda

Well - I am totally unencumbered - SO COOL!! They removed by picc line yesterday. It hurt a little when she first pulled on it because one unseen stitch was still attached, (OUCH!), but after she clipped that is was totally painless to remove. Now I can freely shower and I look so forward to soaking in a bath tomorrow. I feel really great and ready to get going on getting my strength back and going on my walks my the beach again. Doland also got me a wii fit for my birthday - so we hooked that up, it will be a lot of fun. I will probably just need a nap now and then, hopefully.

Thanks Sue for your note - it all is just sinking in for me too. Love you too.

Hi Dawn - thanks for the note also. Evan's homecoming is on Oct.17th, I don't know if he is going to the dance yet. I bet your boys looked so handsome, do they dress formal for it? Say hello to your family for me. I will keep in touch and talk to you soon.


Thanks everyone for checking in on my blog - I will continue to update things and I will let you know about next weeks visit with the specialist.

Much Love to all
Linda

Hi All

Well, this is it, my last day of treatment is Monday - HURRAY!!! I am so elated and ready for this to be over. They took out my pump yesterday, so no more of that. On Monday I get my last treatment of Rutuxan, which will take about 4 hours. Then time to celebrate, depending on my stomach. Today I am feeling a little yukky, from yesterdays medicine, usually the worst day, but by tomorrow-hopefully better. And I am ready for my hair to grow back - but I am so grateful I never lost my eyebrows and lashes, that was great.

Next - I go to UCLA on Oct. 14th to meet with the head Doctor that specializes in my type of cancer to get a second opinion on whether I should have a little radiation. My doctor just wants to double check everything - I am all for it. Will keep you all posted on that.

I wish everyone good health and happiness. And thank you for all your continued support.

Thanks for the note Pam - much appreciated.

Much Love
Linda

Hello bloggers

Well - just one more treatment to go - HURRAY!!! Treatment #5 ended last Monday and this past week I felt the effects more than any previous treatment. The effects of the treatment have lingered longer than before. I'm sure it is cumulus, what with all the medicines going into me. My stomach has not fully recovered yet, but everyday is better than the day before. I just don't feel like eating to much. But this next week, I should be good and I looking forward to lunch with an old friend and lunch with my bunco group. And a visit with my Doctor to find out if I will need any radiation treatments. I will keep you all posted.

Thanks for checking out my blog.

PS - Evan does have a pick-up - he loves it and he did take the camper shell off, it does look better that way I think.

Much Love
Linda

Opps - Correction, my last treatment starts on Sept. 28th not the 26th.

Hi All

Well - started on my treatment #5 yesterday(Wednesday). Was plugged into my pump which will stay in until Monday morning. Then I will be infused in the treatment room with my two other medicines. Which makes for a long day, but the end is in sight and I am so fortunate for that. My last treatment starts on Sept.26th, so it almost over. I feel really good, just a little touch of stomach fullness feeling, but nothing big.

Hope everyone is well and the new school year is going great for those it applies to. I don't even have to drive anyone anymore, with Evan having his pick-up truck now(1995 ford ranger), he loves driving to school of course.

Love to you all and thanks for your thoughts and prayers Dawn and all.

Much Love
Linda

Hello Everyone

Hope everyone is great. Well, visited the doctor yesterday and he confirmed all the good news. I will definitely only need two more treatments and the pet and cat scan confirmed my tumor is down to two centimeters and non-active. Such good news, needless to say I am extremely happy.

My next treatment starts next Wednesday with my pump infusion which will last until the following Monday. Then two weeks off and then my last one will be the last week of September.

Then we will celebrate for sure.

Hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend.

Much Love
Linda