Author Archives: Tammi
Tim’s visit and FINAL Doctor visit!
Had a lovely visit from my long-time friend, Tim, on Monday. Tim and I go way back to 1967 when we were both working at Camp Deertrees for Reading Research Institute. We sure had a great time remembering those days … Continue reading
End of Treatment – details & celebrating
OK, here are the details of various tests taken at the end of this 7 month treatment: My CA-125 test has dropped to <6. Last time it was 8, before that 42 and I believe the initial reading was 65. … Continue reading
This is it, WE DID IT!
In a nutshell: My test results were good! My bloodwork pemitted me to have the make-up chemo today! The treatment that I have been receiving since January is OVER! What say I give you a more detailed report with numbers … Continue reading
Chemo # 18 in the bag!
What a happy day yesterday was! My bloodwork cooperated and let me have Chemo #18 – which should have been my last treatment. Instead there is still next week’s make-up treatment of Chemo #15, but a lot is happening before … Continue reading
Visit to Cousin Ben’s house
Took a day trip to visit my Cousin Ben and his wife on Tuesday. Benny’s been having his own adventures with cancer so we compared our bald heads, treatments and our responses. Sure was good to see him in person!
Oooops! Chemo #17 (of 18)
Reported for Chemo #17 (of 18) on Wednesday and saw Dr. Unger for the 1st time in several weeks. My blood counts had dropped some but I was good to go for this chemo treatment. As my doctor read through … Continue reading
Retirement Party
It was a perfect summer evening for a party. Sunny yet cool with a clear, hazeless view of the mountains from Debbie and Ray’s patio. It was great to be with my long-time friends from the office again and to … Continue reading
What kind of wishes were you making out there???
I had chemo today! Blood levels were improved. White blood cells came in at 3.5 and the good ol’ Neutraphils zoomed up from 0.7% to 1.4%. BUT I did not get Chemo #6. Don’t know what kind of prayers and … Continue reading
Weekend on Lake Champlain
Ah, the boating life! 4 days cruising with friends is the best tonic out there. Saturday morning we towed Cloud Nine out to the lake, picking up Barb along the way, and launched at Willsboro Bay. Met up with friends … Continue reading
Sorry for the silence, but I’ve been pouting
Had a Monday chemo appointment this week (due to doctor vacation schedule) and, don’t you know, I flunked the blood test. Now you know I don’t cotton to flunking tests, so I went into a bit of a funk. Schedule … Continue reading
