The day before my chemotherapy treatment I have to see my oncologist to be cleared for the infusion. They do a vital signs check, take a blood test to see what my blood counts are and do a general Q&A.
Today was a good checkup day.
Doctor asked if I'd noticed any changes in the tumor area. I said, "Ya, it's less than half its size and I've only had two treatments!" He examined the area and confirmed that yes, that tumor is less than half the size and the lymph nodes have shrunk as well. (I didn't really need him to tell me it's smaller, I can CLEARLY tell that on my own) He said the largest lymph node was easily 6cm or larger and it's down to around 2cm now. That's a lot of shrinkage!
My blood counts are good. I was anemic last week, but not this week. (Thank you Leanna for the Juice Plus Complete Spinach Smoothie recipe!!)
8oz Coconut Water
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 banana (frozen or fresh)
1 scoop French Vanilla Juice Plus Complete
1 Tblsp Coconut Oil (medium chain fatty acid that doesn't require insulin to get into the cell---highly recommended)
2 handfuls fresh spinach leaves.
Blend until smooth.
Yes it's green, but it's delicious and gets me through the four hour infusion and I don't get hungry or weak.
A friend sent me a video of Katy Perry's "Firework". Great song...here's a few lyrics from it:
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July
Cause baby you're a firework
C'mon show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go oh, oh, oh
And you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go oh oh oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down
Boom, Boom, Boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let in through.
Great song....great message!
Keep the Faith
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