Update on my colon....

I saw my Dr. yesterday for a follow-up and wasn't any better at all. In fact, I was worse. So he sent me to the Orem Community Hospital for a cat scan of my stomach region. I was there for over 2 hours waiting for the cat scan! I spent a total of 5 1/2 hours at the Dr's and hospital. I saw my Dr. again after my scan and my colon looks good (yay) but why do I still have a slight fever (for who-knows how long now) and I still couldn't eat? Ugh.... now I have to go to UVRMC in Provo to get a flex sodoimoscopy or something tomorrow morning. I'm not liking this! I'm actually feeling okay right now, and it's wierd- I had Arby's roast beef sandwiches for lunch (I can NEVER pass up an offer for Arby's). It was the first thing I have eaten since my 1 slice of bread Tuesday night. Oh man it was soooooo delicious.... but now I'm afraid it will come back to haunt me! So wish me luck tomorrow. My mom and my mother-in-law each have 2 of my kids so I'm enjoying some alone time tonight.

Isn't Brain Cancer enough?

I haven't posted in a few days because I have been pretty sick. Went to my Dr. today and it looks like I'm having problems with my colon. When I asked in my last post if anyone could make my life easier, I guess I got cursed for it! I can't eat anything for about 2 days- can only have clear liquids. I'm feeling better right now (since I haven't eaten all day) but my brother-in-law is BBQ'ing pork for dinner tonight and it is SOOOOO yummy.... and I can't have any :(. I'm on some antibiotics and really hoping that will take care of what's going on. I just want to be normal, that's all.

Last Day of Radiation... Let's Celebrate

I finally made it to the last day of radiation... YAY! I'll miss gabbing with the tech's every day, but I am SO glad to be done. My next MRI is scheduled for October 11, then I see the neuro oncologist (Ali Choucair) in Salt Lake on October 25 (Madelyn's 4th birthday) and I see the radiation oncologist (T.J Blair) for a follow-up appointment that morning before we head to Salt Lake. I was always told how healthy I was and never would have thought that I would get brain cancer! My Grandpa Fisk died from an un-diagnosed glioblastoma almost 4 years ago. Glioblastoma's are the deadliest brain tumor. I never knew until just days before my surgery and I always thought he died from a heart attack. Nobody knows what causes brain tumors- I may have inherited it from my grandpa, but then again, I may have gotten it from not eating healthy enough? Now I tell my kids that eating junk food causes brain cancer. I know, I'm evil! :)

No- THINGS ARE GREAT!!!

I met with my radiation oncologist for the last time (during my treatments anyway) today and he told me that I am "sailing through my treatments better than anyone he's ever seen, with being treated to the brain".... YAY!!!!!!! I am pretty excited to hear that. I really have handled my treatments well and am grateful for it. The only thing is that I am tired. I was a little nauseous in the beginning if I didn't eat but other than that, I have been great. I have 3 treatments left then I'm done. I SOOOO can't wait!

Bald Mom!

Just making a note that I had my mom shave my head bald today. It has been falling out more in the back and behind my ears from the radiation so it's all gone. I guess you can see where it had fallen out but at least it all looks *about* the same now. I'm looking forward to the cold weather so I can wear a beanie..... not looking like it will come anytime soon though! We're still having 80*-90* degree weather. UGH!

Things are good

Met with my radiation oncologist again today and all of my counts are still normal.. yay! I have 8 more treatments left. I have to admit that I'm not happy about Monday of this week being Labor Day, because now I have to go back for my last treatment on a Monday. We'll be in Idaho the weekend before so hopefully that will be a nice break for us. I'm trying to convince Dustin to find a monitor for the van so the drive isn't so hard. Traegan LOVES to yell "Mommy.... mommy... MOOOOOOM!!!" and I don't want to deal with that right now (or ever again if I can!)