A Very Good Week

I don't want to jinx myself, but I have had a good post chemo week! I managed to walk at least 30 minutes most days and some days as much as an hour. I think that the fatigue is less when I exercise.

I actually went out in public yesterday and had lunch with friends at a nice restaurant in town. I had been avoiding crowded places in my attempt to stay well.

I am flying solo for a few days. Chris has "gone camping" and I know he is looking forward to a few days in the woods. He is meeting his brother and they always have a good time.

My raspberries are ripening and today I made 5 jars of jam. Unfortunately, we are having a lot of rain and the berries are at risk of rotting before they can be picked.

I've been reading a blog by Jennifer Griffen, a 40 year old correspondent/journalist who has been interviewed on The Today Show and FOX news describing her diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer and the progress of her treatment. The blog covers the past 8 months and in it she cites many research articles about the role of nutrition and exercise in preventing and curing cancer.

I'm trying to heed that advice. No sugar, no dairy, organic, only wild salmon and a very low fat diet. Here is the blog if interested: www.jengriffinblog.blogspot.com

I want to take a minute and thank my family and friends who have been sending prayers and good vibes my way. The cards and offers of help are greatly appreciated. I will call if I need help.

There are still a couple of days left in "the slump" week and then the upswing begins and several days of feeling great. The next chemo is scheduled for June 24th and that will be the last Adriamycin/Cytoxin treatment. I will then start 12 weekly treatment of Taxol. I'm almost 1/4 of the way through this!!!