A Feel Good Week

This has been a feel decent week. I had my blood counts checked today and everything looks good. (Woohoo!) I even went to work for a couple of hours today! (Long story but it was necessary for insurance. The on call Dr. released me - after we got special permission!) I am very tired but it was great to be out and see my coworkers. I stay in the "time out room" and wear a mask but I like feeling like a productive member of society! :) I am on schedule for chemo next week. I am halfway through the 4 rounds of this chemo drug combination. After I complete these 4 cycles I move right into the next chemo drug on the same every 21 days schedule. So that means next week I will complete cycle 3 of the 8 total - I am making progress! :). Just a quick clarification because of a question I was asked this week. The reason for the chemo is that the cancer has invaded into my blood stream. Yes the surgery was very successful and there are no more tumors anywhere else - just cancer cells roaming around in my bloodstream! We are wanting to wipe out all those rogue cancer cells before they take up residence somewhere!! We have opted for the most aggressive chemo treatment because of the bloodstream invasion and also my young age and likelihood of cancer recurrence. We feel really comfortable with this decision and are very optimistic!! I am feeling so thankful for days that I feel good and am even thankful for the cruddy days -  they don't last forever!! I continue to marvel at my phenomenal family and the way they all take care of me. Their support is unbelievable! We are grateful for all of the help and love and prayers and food and support and kind words and .......etc from all of you. Every single day we count our many blessings!! Thank you all for joining us on this journey!! Your support truly means the world to us! ~ Melissa