Hi All,
Well on Friday, Feb 19 I met with my surgeon for a check up. He said everything was healing well and he would see me in 3 months. It was nice to hear. I asked him about the pathology report after surgery and he said it looks clear of cancer and that I shouldn't worry. So I am not going to dwell on that. I will have a CAT and PET scan in late August or early September.

Yesterday I had my 7th chemo treatment. All of my blood work came back good. My body has held up through the process. I asked my doctor about some natural treatments and he responded that they wouldn't hurt, but hadn't heard of major advances going on.

My chemo session went well, my friend Kim was with me. It was so nice visiting with her as it is with all of the friends and family that join me for my chemo. I was in another survey while getting my treatment. It was about "Hope during the fight against cancer." It was very interesting. They have info on the physical aspects but wanted to know what the mental side was like. Hope is necessary to have at times like this. It gives me strength but most of all my family and friends' support, those who have sent cards and keep me their prayer is what has helped the most...maybe because they have given me hope and kept my spirits up. My hope is not only to be free of cancer for the rest of my life, but so that I can be there for those who have given their time and love.

As far as the chemo, the sensitivity to cold is worse than before. I have some mouth sores which is caused by the 5FU. Hopefully it will get better soon. I was extremely tired afterwards. Hopefully the nausea will be manageable again with the meds that they have prescribed. Only 4 weeks of bad stuff.

As of today, Friday, I am a little nausea but better than in the past.

To all, thanks for all of your support. Until next chemo, so long.