What does that mean for Our Beloved Heroine?
The induction of chemotherapy will be what's called "3+7". Three days of daily dosing of idarubicin along with Ara-C given continuously for seven days. I'll feel pretty good during this time. Second week is when I feel like charred dog crap (nausea, fever, rash, mouth sores, hair loss, infection) That's when the good times will be rolling.
Day 13 or 14 I'll be tapped for another bone marrow biopsy to see if my marrow is clean of The Stupid Cells. If clean, I'm in remission. If not, more poison juice in the bloodstream.
But right now, I'm just thinking about getting through each day.
Before I go off to sleepytown, my eternal gratitude goes out to all of those who commented, e-mailed, called or dropped by. Normally, I am a pretty introverted gal, but all this socialization has done wonders for my spirits. All your prayers and good support is bolstering me for the battle ahead, in a way helping put on my armor and sheathing my sword for me.
Tomorrow, I mount my steed.
4 comments:
Love your spunk, Amanda!!! The Pajiban community (of which I'm a long time lurker) will be with you in spirit...only one segment of your army, I'm sure.
Hope it's a good day for you!
(well, you know - comparitively....)
Hey there,
Just wanted to let you know that we've all been praying for you. Paige, in particular, is concerned for Alastair and insisted we buy some animal crackers for him yesterday. (I thought it was a ploy to see if I would buy some for her, but she seems content that I just got him some.)
Hang in there and know that we are lifting you up in prayer!
The Coppedge's
Amanda,
Spoke with your mom yesterday at school, yea I teach there..and we have been thinking of you alot. Wanted you to know, in case your mom hadn't mentioned it, that we (Dumbarton 5th grade) are holding a blood drive in your honor May 15th from 3-7 at Dumbarton. We wish you the best of luck! I will continue to read your blogs, and Adrians, because your mom just can't talk about her precious daughter's illness without breaking down. Leigh is a trooper, so I know you are, too! My son is 3, and will be glad to babysit Alastair any time!! You are in my thoughts and prayers, dear Amanda!
Ann Marie
Amanda,
Spoke with your mom yesterday at school, yea I teach there..and we have been thinking of you alot. Wanted you to know, in case your mom hadn't mentioned it, that we (Dumbarton 5th grade) are holding a blood drive in your honor May 15th from 3-7 at Dumbarton. We wish you the best of luck! I will continue to read your blogs, and Adrians, because your mom just can't talk about her precious daughter's illness without breaking down. Leigh is a trooper, so I know you are, too! My son is 3, and i will be glad to babysit Alastair any time!! You are in my thoughts and prayers, dear Amanda!
Ann Marie
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