Who knew they had pet therapy too! Chemo #13 on Dec 15th (minus the oxilaplatin) went off without a hitch. Delivered holiday goodies to all the nurses (really 😇 angels) Joann drove me and stayed thru lunch.
My mom took over and for my ride home. In the meantime Diane came for a quick visit since she was already nearby. Sorry no pic of visit.I was sleepy and loopy from the IV Ativan at this point.
FOUR MORE they said!
So December 29th was number four! (14 total if you are counting and you can bet I am!) Mom arrived almost on time and I was almost ready. This is typical for our family.
We made it on time but everything at the hospital ran behind, mostly due to our nationwide staffing shortages. First thing, a nurse always draws my blood to get fresh lab results. These are required for my medical oncologist to review and approve and then in turn order the chemo meds. The pharmacy at the hospital does not prepare any chemo meds in advance. This is to prevent them from being wasted if your bloodwork showed a reason you weren’t a candidate that day for treatment. Makes sense, but is time consuming. Add to that staff shortages in the lab. You can see where I’m going with this.
For those who are following my CEA (a cancer marker found in your blood), this week I am 8.6. It has been steadily dropping from a high of 343. Normal is 3.0 or less. Ven with the big drop, anything over 3.0 is bad.
Still it was a good day, good time for me and my mom to catch up. We always chat with the nurses and with our favorite volunteers. Nikki planned to come by. Her timing was perfect so she could be our Delivery girl and bring lunch to us LOL! Once again mom treated and we had pizza from Angelo’s. Angelo’s is an amazing individually owned restaurant on Tony Penna Drive in Jupiter. if you haven’t been there, you should go. Support local and it’s delicious!
Sunday night Andy and I will head out to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa to be ready for a full day of blood work, CT scans, and doctor appointments. Most importantly to meet with the liver surgeon, Dr Anaya, and to see exactly what the best surgical plan is. God willing my tumors have shrunk in all the right places.
Please continue to pray for me for COMPLETE healing. With God’s grace and all of your support we will somehow get thru this.
GET YOUR COLONOSCOPY
There is no excuse. If you are 45 or older your insurance should cover it. If you have questions, send me a PM. I am SOO Happy for those of you that have now had the procedure and were either clear or had your polyps removed! Do NOT be me! This is completely preventable! Do not wait. It doesn’t only run in families. More and more it is environmental.
Love you all! Hope you had a Very Merry Christmas and I wish you the Happiest New Year! 💕💕
Angela, you are such a brave, positive, spirited person. You will get through this challenge and you will inspire others.
Best
Irv
Hugs xoxo
Bless you for sharing your journey, and prayers for continued healing. Love the strong spirit and keep up the faith, lifting you up in,prayers for healing. Happy healthy new year to you
God Bless You!!
Your positive spirit is contagious and truly an inspiration to all regardless of you journey..
You are in our prayers.. Mine & David’s..
We claim a complete healing!!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Angela,
I’m praying your trip to Tampa and the scans go very well and the tumors have shrunk enough to move forward with surgery🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻You are doing so awesome with your treatments , you are a fighter and I know you will get thru this! One day and one step at a time … I have my colonoscopy consult in a few weeks! ❤️❤️Your in my prayers 🙏🏻
Sara
You got this! I love your strong spirit! Prayers and love your way!😘🤗❤️
You are quite the inspiration. I feel blessed that I met you
Keep fighting! prayers for the days ahead! Love to your family and all your friends! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
You are Amazing!!!
You are Always in our thoughts and prayers
❤️🙏🏻❤️
I know you’re going to beat this. Look how far you’ve come ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❌⭕️❌⭕️❌
Your cancer markers have come down so much Angela !! Keep fighting ! We are all so proud of you ! ❤️❤️❤️
Merry Christmas. As always, I am amazed by your outlook and always happy nature. You are an inspiration Good luck at Moffitt. I am praying that the tumors have shrunk and you can choose the right plan, and move forward.
So I’m thinking of putting off my New Years diet a day or two and try Angelo’s.
Happy New Year to you all. Much love and wishes for you all.
Merry Christmas. As always, I am amazed by your outlook and always happy nature. You are an inspiration Good luck at Moffitt. I am praying that the tumors have shrunk and you can choose the right plan, and move forward.
So I’m thinking of putting off my start of the year diet a day or two and try Angelo’s. That pizza looks delish
Happy New Year to you all. Much love and wishes for you all.
Angela,
Your smile and spirit is bright as the stars. Your positivity beams for miles. We are all praying for complete healing from this terrible cancer and I wish you all the blessings you deserve 🙏.
Your friend Louis Mollo ❤🙏
You will undoubtedly head into 2022 headed in the best direction….cancer free! You are an inspiration! You are as beautiful as ever and stronger than words can describe. Happy New Year my friend! Saying prayers and sending big hugs! XO 💗
Thoughts and prayers as always. You are amazing!!
I’ve been thinking of you and have been praying for successful treatment of this horrid cancer. Yes, you are inspirational as your many friends have stated. A pillar of strength! Happy New Year to you and your family and friends.
Prayers out as always! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Good to see this update! See you soon.
You are amazing and your words inspiring. Keep sharing your journey. Love you my friend ❤️
You go girl. You got this. Love you long long time.
Praying hard you get the results you want and we all want for you in Tamara. Keep being you, and Let’s pray this cancer out of you. ♥️
Keep shining bright, beautiful Angela!!! Love you!!!
Dearest Angela,
I have to tell you that I laughed out loud when I read, “Mom arrived almost on time and I was almost ready. “ 😁 There’s something comforting about those traits of ours that seem to persist over time. Of course, one of the very best things that persists over time is friendship! What a thrill it was to open my email this morning and see the pic of you & Nikki (“Hi, Nikki!” ❤️)!
I’m so happy to see how much love and support you have surrounding you through all of this. You can count on me as one of your tribe of supporters, following your progress and praying for you and your doctors.
May God bless you and heal you in the New Year!
💙
Travel safely, keep that positive attitude, and know that you’re an inspiration, Angela. I like that your markers are coming down–my prayers will focus on your continued healing and your goal for surgery.
With a gentle hug,
Noel
Merry Christmas! Continued prayers being sent your way!
Love and continued prayers to you, Angela! Your strength and the unending thoughts and prayers coming your way will see you through this. Hope you feel the love and know the inspiration you are to all who know you!!! 💛🌻