Thing are still going well . . .

I'm knocking on wood as I say that.  The little bit of fatigue I had at the beginning seems to be waning.  I'll usually get tired in the afternoon and have a nap.  Other than that, it has been pretty easy.  The one thing that is bothersome has nothing to do with the treatment.  My right lung cavity is filling up with fluid again. I get short of breath pretty easily.  That was my first clue the last time. (I'm learning!)  I have an appointment to go in and get it tapped this afternoon.  Next Thursday I have an appointment to have a catheter put in so I can do the drains myself.  Hopefully, it won't be in for long.  When they put it in on my left side a while back, I only needed it for about 2 months because the fluid dissipated on it's own.  Maybe my right side will follow suit.

Easter was lovely.  After church, we all went to my mother's house for dinner. My brother, Don, was in town.  It was nice spending time with him.  I hope you all had a lovely Easter as well.

It's a beautiful sunny day today.  I love it when it's sunny.  It's a good day for a walk.  However, I best wait until after the tap this afternoon.  It would be unsettling for the neighbors if I were to pass out on the sidewalk.

Enjoy your day!

So far so good . . .

I've been on the Votrient since Wednesday.  So far, no noticeable side effects.  Yay!  However, we did make an unexpected visit to Roswell yesterday.  Shortness of breath was really becoming an issue. At first, I assumed it was just the progression of the disease.  But, yesterday it occurred to me that it could be fluid building up again in my right lung cavity.  Turned out I was right. So, we ended up at Roswell for a "tap" to get the fluid out of there.  I'm breathing much better now.

That's the third time I mistakenly thought worsening of symptoms was due to the cancer.  (Note to self - Stop assuming you've got this thing all figured out!)

It's a beautiful sunny day today, fitting for Easter weekend.  This Easter may we all be reminded of the hope found in the Atonement and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Happy Easter, everyone!

We have insurance approval!

My insurance has approved the Votrient (Pazopanib).  It will be delivered to the house today.  It's a pill I can take at home, so no visits to the hospital!  Side effects include fatigue, maybe a little nausea and/or diarrhea.  TMI?  Probably.  Sorry.  Also, it could make my blood pressure go up - which for me wouldn't be such a bad thing because my blood pressure tends to run on the low side.  They also have to watch my liver function as it could effect that.

I can do this.  Prayers all around!

Thanks everyone!  I'll give you an update and let you know how it's going in a few days.