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Thank you everyone very much for the overwhelming and humbling outpouring of support I’ve gotten over the last few days. My email, texts, and blog are still overflowing with prayers, kind wishes, offers for help of any kind and donations to the 5k this Saturday. I cannot keep up.
It’s nerve wracking to have someone BELITTLE your cancer battle and start a brand new treatment all in the space of 48 hours and you’ve brought me so much peace. It’s not like I’m selling coffee mugs or trying to get y’all to finance my dream wedding. “Little Internet Cancer Adventure”, my ass!
I spent 6 hrs at Vandy Monday and had no problems at all. I’m pretty tired, a tiny headache and a little heartburn but so far that’s the worst of it. I’d only been off my other treatment (Zelboraf) 3 days when we added this on top so I’ve got a lot going on in here. I’m not sure I’ll make it the entire 5k like I planned, but I am used to changing my plans.
They told us the side effects don’t usually kick in until after the next dose. Our take away was 3 days of bad headache = head X-ray/scan, 3 days of bad diarrhea = colonoscopy. Vandy doesn’t mess around. Enjoy this beautiful fall weather with your family and friends, that’s just what I’m planning to do.
Peace to you all,
Amy
Kimberly Forrest said:
So glad the first treatment was an easy one. “Little cancer adventure”????? I think not. Although my car is on autopilot from my house to Overbrook, I can easily change the settings and drive your kids home without any problem. Call me if you need me. Thinking about you. Kimberly
kelly knox said:
Amy,
Thank you for the update, I’ve been thinking about you and wondering how your treatment went. Enjoy the day, you’re so right! Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kelly Knox
Mary said:
Amy, way to go, girl! I’m praying for you.
Mary
Dannette said:
Amy, What a fighter you are! You know I’m praying for you!!
Love, Dannette
Jennifer Handshy said:
Hi Amy. So glad to hear you’re doing well this far. I wish I could join you on the 5K this weekend, but 4 sports games on Saturday morning have me tied up. I hope all is well with the entire family, and I hope we get to see you sometime soon. Take care and stay well. As always you will be in our prayers. Jennifer
Susan Plantz said:
I love your updates! We all need to hear first-hand what’s happening and how you’re reacting to treatment and we are all so amazed how you continue to face this HUGE melanoma monster with humor and grace. You are a beacon of light Amy. Thank you for sharing your courageous battle with us. “Adventure”?? Hardly.
Love and Prayers,
Susan
Bolin said:
You are one of God’s special Angels and so inspiring to so very many. I hope you feel the love and prayers flowing your way constantly from so very many people lots of them you may never know. I am loving you, Bolin