Happy Valentine's Day!

No HERMARK results as of yesterday and therefore no herceptin. Good news on my CA 27-29 (breast cancer tumor marker). It is down to 146. Normal is between 1 and 38. It was 188 when we first tested it. It was 208 the second time we tested it. It appears that the cancer is responding to the tx as indicated by the lower number. We will continue to monitor it at least every other month if not monthly. The goal will be to get it within normal range. It will need to be within the normal range for several months along with a clean PET scan before I will be considered in remission.

Went for my physical therapy evaluation. Have some lymphedema and cording so will receive physical therapy 2 x week for a while.

Had my second acupuncture treatment yesterday. We worked on dairy. Nothing with dairy for 25 hours after tx.

I will work on sharing my experience with Dr. Emonds-the orthomolecular medicine doctor in my next post. After I share about this appointment, I will be caught up to date and will work really hard on keeping it caught up in a timely manner.

I know that many of you are wondering how I am able to go to all of my appointments, take care of the girls, and take care of myself. It is simple...I have an incredible family, a great bunch of friends, and an amazing group of neighbors. My parents (Mor and Dad) sacrificed their 4 month vacation in Florida to come to NH to take care of us. They rented a studio condo in Hampton Beach, NH to stay while here. They come over M-Th and often on Fridays to take care of us. They take care of both girls while I am at appointments. Mor does the laundry (we are wicked spoiled by this), puts away the dishes and loads the dishwasher, helps with meal preparations, and does pretty much anything I ask her to do. Dad fixes things that need to be fixed-this past week was our mailbox as the door fell off, fills the humidifier, fills the cat's water tank, and goes with me to medical appointments. He is quite the handyman and enjoys projects I think. My dad also goes to the gym with me. I enjoy the company and seeing him exercise. Darrell's mother is also helping out. She comes over to help on Fridays. She takes care of the girls when I am at appointments also. She also does pretty much what I ask her to do. Our neighbors have been a great help when we have been in a pinch. They have also offered an open invitation for providing help whenever we need it. With all this said, I don't know how we would be making it without the help. Darrell is busy with work and I am busy with medical treatments and appointments. Mor and Dad plan to stay until the end of March and will then return to MI. It will be quite the adjustment when they leave.

Well this is all for tonight. I hope that you are all happy, healthy, and having a great w/e.

xoxoxoxo

Lisa