I apologize to all of the birthday folks this past week. I have begun my treatment this past week so got behind with Cute. I am doing OK. Already struggling with fatigue but have gotten helpful information from people I have met to rest when tired and nap when sleepy. I still feel very blessed to have great doctors, nurses, techs and a host of other specialists on my team. We are staying in an American Cancer facility during the week and will try to go home on weekends. I admit, the 4-hour drive is harder than I thought it would be, but I can nap while Rob drives. And I have to chuckle, my big birthday gift this year will be my 4th radiology treatment.

Crossing fingers for your treatment.

Oh boy, what a gift, huh? How many of these do you need to complete the course of radiation? God is guiding this journey and all will be well again! How is your pain that started this whole string of events? I thank God that you don't have to travel the 4 hours for every treatment, that in itself can take a toll on your body! 😘🥰

hope your birthday gift as you mention the 4th treatment will give you new strength and recovery. prayers and hugs are coming your way.

Dear Karen, I do pray that you will fully recover and listen to all your friends on here - rest when you are tired. I'm glad I have read your post and know what I've got to look forward to next week. Love Chris

Sending prayers. Hugs

Prayers and a hug from PA! This too shall pass and you will be that much stronger after! Extra prayers for a full speedy recovery!

Karen, please just get well! Don't worry about birthdays! You do need to rest when you need to, even preventive. Hugs,
Jan

I never know what to say, other than GET WELL SOON!

So great that you have a caring team to help you through this...Take one day at a time and do rest when you feel you need to. Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress and success...

You have a more valid reason than me for not wishing a lot Happy birthdays. I have just been busy and honestly, some of the names I don’t recognize. I’m glad y’all have a place to stay during the week. I do hope you don’t feel too bad during treatments. Like Laura says you can celebrate once your treatments are over and you feel better. ❤️Toogie

Karen I think that you are the only person I know who apologises for being away due to medical treatment. Seriously its good to know that you are coping with your treatment. Well some years our birthdays are different and this appears to be one of them but still hope that you can celebrate in some small way

I am happy to read your updates and that you have a sense of humor still. I didn't have the time to take a nap or otherwise. I managed a surgeon's office during my time of radiation and chemo. But, yes, rest is important and also hope your appetite stays good, mine did not. My daughter, on the other hand, is doing great also. But she is not having chemo or radiation but she will start on a new med I'm not sure when. Right now she has to give herself a blood thinner shot a day because of having Factor V Leiden 'inherited blood clot disease' from her Daddy's side of the family.

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by dlonnahawkins 08 May 2023

Glad your daughter is doing well.

Thank you for the update. I'm sorry you have to go through this. I'm grateful you've made it this far and remember, on your birthday to celebrate another day of life❣️

Glad you are getting along okay, and most certainly you rest when you can, and nap when you can. My Hubby went through the same things, and I just let him sleep. So glad that you can at least have a place to stay so you do not have a 4 hour trip each way.
Wishing the best for you and continued prayers.

Thanks for the update - rest, rest, rest!! Celebrate your birthday sometime later!! Four hour drive is a substantial drive - good thing your handsome hubby is driving!! Bunches of hugs! Laura

Happy Birthday !! Nice to talk to you and that you are doing fine. My last treatment I had was on Valentine day almost 5 years ago now. We are all praying for you. Happy all is going well for you. HUGS SUzanne

My dear, your health is more important. When my hubby was going through treatment, he required a lot of rest. It is a slow process and worth every moment. You and your entire family are included in my prayers......God Bless and keep you.....Cori