Round 7

My appointment was for 9:10.  Today was a chemo day that I also saw the doctor.  It is now 10:50 and I haven't even started my chemo yet.  So frustrating. (*update..I finished at 3:15.  UGH!)  But I am almost half way there!  Keep those Doozers working in your minds!

I am reading a book about exceptional patients called Love, Medicine & Miracles.  The first thing I underlined was: "Psychologist Lenoard Derogatis, in a study of 35 women with metastatic breast caner, found that the long-term survivors had poor relationships with their physicians - as judged by the physicians.  They asked a lot of questions and express their emotions freely."  And I just smiled.  This time around, I am the annoying patient.  Asking questions.  Demanding things.  Firmly saying that I do not want a particular treatment.  I am in charge.  And I probably annoy my oncologist.  But here is more proof that I will be around for a long time to keep on annoying her.  So I sat waiting and waiting and waiting and formulating what I would say when she finally walked in.  My stomach was going, but she finally walked in.

I asked, "I have been waiting for over an hour and a half.  Is there a reason why I can't start my chemo and, when you are ready to see me, I can wheel my IV pole in and talk to you?  That way my chemo will have already started."  I was nervous.  Because this just seemed to make perfect sense so there must be a reason, right?  Without skipping a beat, she replied, "That sounds perfect.  I will put that in your orders - to go straight to chemo."  And, once again, I am reminded to push and advocate for myself!!"


At Dr. Li Liu's on Friday, my body said I can have the protein (milkshake!!) shake and salmon!  At my Chop and Talk last night, I had 5 friends show up!  Not only did we chop veggies and garlic, we made Kale Chips, Chick Pea Crunchies, and yummies salads.  It was a successful night and my fridge is filled with food for me to eat and counter the chemo side effects.  Thank you, Ladies!

Hopefully you can see behind my shiny head!

My sister continues to research and research and research some more.  My mother and younger sister have joined the team.  It is so amazing that they are doing this, and are great at it, because it allows me to heal and kill the cancer cells.  They discovered that the pots and pans I have been using are leaking metal into all this great food we are preparing.  Originally she thought that ceramic was the way to go.  So I ordered a set.  Within a couple days and more research, she discovered those are leaking metals also.  I hope Amazon will take back slightly used pots and pans.  Even though it doesn't seem logical, titanium is the way to go.

I post this for two reasons: to share our knowledge.  But also, we know that we may not always be correct.  So please question any of this information and give us any you may have.  And if you happen to know about this type of cookware, please let me know.  I need to start researching a set...

When I received said ceramic cookware, it started a purging and organizing frenzy.  (I love to do both of those things ALOT.)  I save things thinking that one day I may need it and will be good to have around.  But my new lifestyle has simplified that so much.  I was throwing things in a box like nobody's business.  And it felt so good.  I can now look in my drawers and cabinets and actually see what is in there.  I threw away ALL PLASTIC (unless I didn't have a replacement yet), and metal. I would really like to get all glass tableware for the boys.  But they are still very clumsy.  I did find these adorable plates that came with a rubber, removable backing though.  We will see how the do.

My supplements

How cute are these?

Dishes by Brinware

Some plastic, but will soon replace.

Ahhhh

Looks messy, but I am loving it...

5 more treatments and we will redo the PET Scan.  Have a favor.  Please start praying for the PET Scan.  Pray that the cancer is gone or greatly reduced.  Every Tuesday morning, I am in chemo.  If you are able, take a few minutes to visual the cancer cells being chipped away or blasted away or even swept away.  Send pictures.  I would love to see you visualizing!

My sister-in-law (I don't like to say in-law because she IS my sister), but wanted to clarify, made me homemade hummus and almond butter.  It is delicious.  I truly thought I wouldn't be able to enjoy delicious food again.  Thanks, Sis!  My neighbor also offered to make me fresh almond milk.  What?!?  How lucky am I?  I read a blog about someone who had a chef during chemo.  How do I sign up for that?  We are ordering food from a husband/wife team who makes all RAW food.  That has been a nice treat.  Good food that I didn't prepare.

I will end (pun intended) with coffee enemas.  When we first started this journey, coffee enemas came up very early.  I pushed the thought away because it didn't sound good.  But it keep coming up.  And when things keep coming up, we don't ignore it.  That is my prayer.  That God continues to put people, treatments, and research in our paths.  AND that our minds are open to them and that we listen to them.  So we listened.  Why coffee enemas?

In addition to removing toxins from the body, coffee enemas can:

Ø Clean and heal the colon

Ø Detoxify the liver and colon and help rebuild the liver.

Ø Reduce many types of pain.

Ø Help eliminate many parasites.

Ø Reduce and get rid of many symptoms of general toxicity.  Since toxicity is the cause of dozens of common symptoms from arthritis to cancer, coffee enemas help with many, if not most diseases and conditions.

Ø Help with depression, confusion, and general nervous tension.

Ø Increase mental clarity, improve energy levels, increase joy and happiness, improve digestion, and reduce anger.

Ø Enable clients to get through difficult healing and purification reactions.

Ø At least three dozen clients have confided to me “coffee enemas saved my life”.

If you want to read more about them, here is a great website:  http://drlwilson.com/articles/COFFEE%20ENEMA.HTM

I know I have metal in my body.  I am putting all raw, green in my body.  My insides are getting clean.  I am getting rid of things that might put "bad" things in my body.  Coffee enemas seemed like the next time to add to the arsenal.  So we ordered the coffee and equipment.  I won't go into the details, but I have always been honest and open about this so will tell you everything!  Maybe this will help another patient.  I looked for a blog like this for me to follow about all of this craziness.  Maybe someone else is also.  

Anyway, my sister, bless her, did one with me.  I was in her tub, she was in her bedroom, and the door was closed to the bathroom.  We were giggling the whole time.  And it made it all okay.  Sisters are the best.  

I need to clarify that I did one and she did one once I left her house.  We weren't actually doing them together.  Although I am sure the laughing would have not stopped the whole time.

I am still surprised with all the wonderful presents I am receiving, the love I feel every day, and the countless people who come over to love on my boys.  Seriously, how lucky am I?  

I have had several people text me, email, or tell me face-to-face that they have changed their diet because of me.  That they are now thinking about what they put in their bodies.  That they are more aware.  If I can help make positive life style changes in my friends, how awesome is that?  That is what I think about when I write #fancer. I am supposed to accept this and let cancer make me feel sick.  Instead, we are all getting strong.  Think about that.  When cancer affects you or a loved one, you get sad, and scared, and feel hopeless.  But I think we are all feeling empowered and stronger.  You are losing, cancer.

 Cancer tries to take away your laughter, you happiness, your hope, your wild abandonment, your joys in life, etc.  #fancer - doing things in spite of cancer.  So I will end with this video.  I will continue to get stronger.  I will continue to have fun.  I will continue to build my body up while you try to break it down.  You messed with the wrong girl.

Doing squats every time I came back from the bathroom.
I think we did about 6 sets of 25.
Love the video bomb of Brad in the back! #FANCER


PS.  Do you like my blog's new look?  Thank you, SH, for helping me look cool.