Last week my sweet mother in law Miss Linda took me up to Duke for two days. I had to have an Ecko on my heart again and then a Dr. appointment and chemo on Friday. Instead of being on the road for 12 hours in two days she paid for us to stay in a hotel room and we had a great time. Corky has used all of his days off from work so I'm getting family now to take me. My dad and stepmom Michelle took me yesterday, (Monday) for my treatment. We had a good time, at least I didn't get sick-thank goodness. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family.
On Friday when we saw my Dr. she said the Ecko from the day before still hadn't come up enough to where it was initially so they were still going to hold the Herceptin this time. She said I will probably get another one before my next chemo to see where its at because I have to go back on Herceptin. It will probably prolong the Heceptin treatment when I am done with everything because they say I have to be on it a year so right now it is already pushed back about 6 weeks. Oh well, I am just so excited that I have only one more chemo to go April 10 and the 13th. Then probably 4 to six weeks then surgery. I can't believe I have been having chemo for six months. It is crazy what you think you can't do then do it.
They extended my meds Emend, zofran, steroids, phenegran, benadryly and something else for 4 more days to help me get through the sick stomache. I have felt a little better this time than last time. I'm learning what I can eat and cannot eat. NO PIZZA!!!! Boring bananas, rice and toast. yuck!!!! I have even gained a pound from since the beginning of this, they say you usually do-us women anyway. But hey who cares about that.
This past weekend I had some wonderful friends throw us a fundraiser at Jacks on the waterfront in Morehead. I was sick on Sunday in bed and coulndn't go but Corky and the kids went and my mom and dad and stepmom. Corky said it was overwhelming the people and support that our friends and community have done for us and our family. Thank you to each and every one of you who was there for us. We love each and every one of you for thinking of us and doing such an amazing job on the fundraiser. We are truly overwhelmed by it all. I just don't know what to say but Thank you thank you thank you so much. When I am out of work with surgery and radiation it is going to be so helpful. When I get done with this cancer mess I want to do a fundraiser and keep it going year after year for someone in our community. It makes the most difference when a burden has been lifted. I am just so thankful to everyone-Love Audra and family
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Hey Audra!
I cannot believe you have been doing chemo for 6 months already! I am so glad you are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. A few more hurdles to go and we'll all be back at Jack's celebrating with you! You have been so strong fighting this battle and reminded us what matters most in life. And I think your idea about an annual fundraiser is a great idea!!! Love you! Jodi
I am so proud of you. You are awesome. I love you very much!
GO AUDRA -- GO AUDRA -- GO AUDRA!!!
I am so glad you are almost finished with the treatments and that you are feeling better with this next to LAST one -- good deal. Hope you continue to feel well as you tackle the next challenge. You have been such an inspiration with your willingness to meet this crisis head-on, that takes guts girl. But even more than that, your generous spirit is thinking of how you can help others -- amazing. Thank you for making this world a better place with you in it.
Love ya,
Susan
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