Obviously it’s been some time since I’ve posted, and I apologize for taking so long. Last Monday (the 7th) I got my Nulasta shot, which is a blood booster to help my bone marrow produce more new red/white cells since the chemo makes it difficult for it to do it on its own. However it causes intense pain a few days after you get it, and it can last to up to a week. Therefore these past 5 days I’ve been enjoying searing pain that radiates from my bones which then moves throughout my entire body and makes it very difficult for me to even get out of bed.
Yes, even when I take my pain meds, this is how it is. Just bear with me, I’ll be posting regularly again soon!
Oh and I did get my scan results. Unfortunately my Oncologist is unhappy with the quality of the CD scan copy he received from Orange Imaging, and wants to do another set of scans during my next chemo cycle (which hopefully starts next week, I told him I’d sacrifice being in on Christmas if he’d let me be out for New Year’s Eve). Although he’s not happy with the quality, he did say that from what he could make of the results, I’m still progressing along very nicely. This new set of scans will be able to clear up some confusion about things they found in the scan that made them a little concerned. We’ll see how it goes, hopefully I’m doing as well as I was with the 2nd set of scans I had to check my progress. But I guess that I’m exactly where they want me to be, and that’s a great thing!
Heather Leigh
Glad to hear things are progressing nicely.
By: Cody Bruce on December 15, 2009
at 10:34 am
Gawd. Heard this song yesterday, immediately thought of you.
By: Cody Bruce on December 15, 2009
at 10:40 am
I gasped when I saw that you had posted. I’m so happy to have you back! I was getting seriously worried! I’m glad to hear that you’re okay. As long as you’re fine you can take as much time as you need to get a post up. But not too long so we don’t all die of stress.
By: willowbatel on December 15, 2009
at 3:09 pm
Oh my Gosh, I’ve heard of that song at my friend’s house,
My friend kept making fun of one part she said in it: “Boys try to touch my junk junk!”
By: Andrew on March 8, 2010
at 5:39 am
I like your spunk. Spunk is rare, too.
Best wishes, Heather
By: Teresa Silverthorn on December 20, 2009
at 8:13 pm
I take his interpretation of your scan as a positive sign. Sending good thoughts your way.
By: Riff Dog on January 1, 2010
at 6:53 pm
How are you doing?
By: Keith on January 19, 2010
at 9:01 pm
Just wanted to comment to say that I’m still worried about you. Hope that you’re getting better!
By: willowbatel on January 22, 2010
at 5:43 pm
Unfortunately Heather passed away yesterday. Please keep her in your thoughts and hearts.
By: Anonymous on January 30, 2010
at 2:46 pm
heathers service today was a beautiful display of just how much she was loved. she was such a positive soul who touched so many people. i cannot believe she is gone, however i know she is no longer in any pain. r.i.p i2heather. my memories with you will be treasured forever.
By: i2zoe on February 3, 2010
at 10:02 pm
This news just totally sank my ship today. I always wanted to meet you and never got the chance. I hope you’re in no pain up there, and I’m glad I at least got to know you in the small way that I did. RIP.
By: calmblueocean on February 4, 2010
at 9:59 pm
Hey Heather
It is nice to hear from a fellow cancer fighter. I am also currently taking vincristin and some other drugs. I know the battle is hard but if you ever need to draw strength from someone who knows whats up….just ask!!! I look forward to keeping up with you.
Lauren
By: lauren on February 11, 2010
at 3:38 pm
wow I did not know that heather had passed away…I should have read all the comments!! I guess that is how things work sometimes. My thoughts are with her
By: lauren on February 11, 2010
at 3:39 pm
Are there any pictures of her funeral? I am so much in shock and so overwhelmed with this news.
By: Monkey Girl on February 23, 2010
at 5:17 pm
Heather, I love you. I believe that what God creates never dies, so I pray you are content in the arms of Jesus now, and that He is wiping away every tear from your eyes. I’m so sorry for the pain you experienced on this earth.
By: Monkey Girl on February 23, 2010
at 9:26 pm
Miss you H. I will see you again!
By: Cody Bruce on February 24, 2010
at 12:07 am