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Just needs to fix sleep schedule less congested where still a little

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Originally Posted by crash landing (View Post) Just needs to fix sleep schedule less congested where still a little

Sleep is very important, I need to do that too

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Thinking about it Mother's Day is the unofficial of my brain surgery even if official is the 9th

To any that are mother's

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So time late afternoon/evening will make 1 year since had my brain surgery I was stubborn for awhile probably from fear/scared with how it had been my first actually Hospital experience but got it done

2.5 days recovery which was hell was so restless which probably added to such an early release but I was doing well but all the same still stayed a week with sister where didn't actually get home until May 18th and following morning at like 8ish got the official diagnosis of Grade 3 Brain Cancer

Did the 6 weeks of chemo pills combined with radiation on business days but sadly Canada Day fell in-between where shortly after had to do 2 radiation in same day

Basically have continued to receive positive MRI results even the first one end of March when it was no longer 5 days a month of chemo pills where guess fell into the ability to just do 6 instead of 12 cycles which is good cause was having opposite to norm side effects

Stubbornness runs in the genes plus having my sister really stepping up helped along with bro in law where he took me to 90% of my radiation appointments -- everyone in the house and even the nice Korean neighbor checks on me

Have had some flipped sleep and depression periods but hoping now Spring/Summer seems to be arriving can finally get for medical appointments need -- my womanly monthly has been acting p and need to call for an ultrasound - finally getting disability means need to get an eye exam where the cancer was right frontal lope aka right behind right eye - plus need new glasses any ways

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So you had a surgery and soon after you've learned that you also have brain cancer? As Marty would say, that's pretty heavy. Cannot imagine the restless treatment and sickness process you are dealing with. I have a friend, she is much younger than you and she is dealing with brain cancer too. I hope you all recover soon I hope your eye exam also goes well. That's really nice how even your neighbor is checking on you, very nice to have such neighbors

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It was already thought to have been but was confirmed on the 20th believe it was

It actually hasn't been that had related to side effects Only real side-effects was the 6 months of 5 days of a month of chemo pills after the first month was having opposite to regular side-effects ever one reactions differently but my doc still said it was "rare" but glad based on how well been improving fell under the "6" instead of "12" month cycle guess trials were done showing for some the 5 chemo pills a day for some patients could be done in 6 instead of 12. So after getting 2nd opinion it was agreed was done having completed the 6 back in Jan and the first MRI after still showed positive

She's a sweetheart don't think her hubby speaks much English but am easily able to talk to her She really likes to keep up with my progress Its always a treat talking to her

Need to call to get an appointment still but thanks to warmer weather starting to get things booked

Have to talk to my Family Doctor about how the ultrasound she wants me to get has first available in 2 months its what I get for waiting so see if she wants me to keep it or instead get the 2+ delayed PAP or see what she wants to do about how now for awhile my monthly has given me pain almost until time instead of just part of the time

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I think and believe warmer weather will help your mood and having less pain hopefully at least and your further tests will get better too

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Agreed The warmer weather where already been doing daily walks with landlady and her 1.5 year old German Shepherd

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that sounds great, so glad to hear Awww great dog!

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He's adorable love him

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animals make humans very happy. I have a budgie and he is my sunshine for all my stress

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Wished my was still around -- really could have used him last few months

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you have a cat? where is he?

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Passed overnight May 12th into May 13th last year he was 13 plus a month or so

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Originally Posted by crash landing (View Post) Passed overnight May 12th into May 13th last year he was 13 plus a month or so

awww I am so sorry for your loss, has been a year I know how hard such loss is, they become a family member and bff. Have you thought about having a new one? One of my friends who is getting chemo right now newly adopted a kitten and she is so happy with him, I think this will help her treatment more than before