3-29 Just Sayin'

3-27 The Tortoise and the Hair

The hair growth is slow going. 3 months now and scarcely an inch. It  kind of sticks up in the middle and does its own thing.  I am patiently waiting to get enough to do something with it. I've been clipping  photos from magazines for cuts that I would like to try. 

Austin is firmly in Spring. I love the longer days. I've been deep cleaning the house and filling the planters on the deck. Still averaging two Dr. apts a week. I  enjoy Physical Therapy.Now that I've been seeing the same woman for 7 months each visit is like having a chat with a girlfriend. (the chat is a good distraction while she is  rubbing the heck out of my scars).

3-11 Fairy Dust

My scalp is itching and flaking like crazy. (I could easily recreate Ally Sheedy's Breakfast Club scene)  At first I though it was from using my year old shampoo so I went out and bought baby shampoo and have been using that for over a week now but it's still.  I finally  looked it up and sure enough it is a common side effect of the new hair growth and old skin being pushed aside. 

One of the cancer forums calls it Fairy Dust.  I'm trying to decide how much it bothers me and what I might be able to treat it with. 

Spoke with Dr Patt's nurse on Friday. Apparently my e-mail had overwhelmed them and they thought maybe I should have another appointment with  her to discuss all my questions. She's out for Spring Break and I didn't think I was asking anything extraordinary that required a $300.00/15 minute  appointment  so I cleared most of it with nurse Candy. 

The biggest news for me was that based on my blood test hormone levels I am now post menopausal so instead of Tamoxifen I'll be starting on the drug Femara. I read all about it yesterday and will start on it this week. The biggest SE most people report is joint pain. Fingers crossed hoping I don't experience that. 

Blood results for the thyroid Dr. came in and I am reducing my dosage of synthroid. In 3 months I've gone from 100mcg to 75 then to 50 and now to 35. The body chemistry continues to fascinate me. 

3-9

Consider the postage stamp:  its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.  ~Josh Billings

I've been waiting three days for an e-mail response or  call back from the Dr. or her Nurse so we can discuss this medication she wants me to take. Meanwhile, Mammogram scheduled for Monday morning.  

3-6 Full Support

 Wearing a normal under-wire bra again. 

 and a new pair of high heeled sandals helps too ! 

Results of blood work came in and I am negotiating again with my Oncologist about the drug she wants me to take (for the next five years) More on that when we work it out. 

3-4 Happy Sunday

3-3 Off my mat

Yogic idea of the weekend. 

The poses change and the sensations change but the breathe remains a constant. 

Taking that off the mat; things ebb and flow all day, all week...we keep moving through it, living it, breathing. 

This cat is so cool.