Monday, April 1, 2024

NO CHEMO !!!





I had a decent weekend. On Sat, we got together with some foodie friends and went to Poochies for lunch, followed by a wine stock-up at Schaefers- and then toured the Jewish Deli exhibit at the Holocaust museum in Skokie, followed by dinner at The Bagel. Laura was able to meet us for dinner, and after we drove her home, and I got some good kitty petting in with Queenie. Some grandcat pet therapy!

Sunday I managed a short walk, and then Frank and I went grocery shopping, but...

I DROVE !  Yea me- first time since my surgery.

I'm still tight and hurting, but hurting a bit less, doing lots of stretching and I am hopeful we can travel to the memorial service for my cousin Lisa on Sat in New Jersey. Of course, not allowed to lift or push suitcases, but that's what husbands and checked luggage are for.

The doctor just called with my oncotype results 

I DO NOT need chemo!!!

The score means that even if I were to suffer through chemo, it wouldn’t help my recurrence rate. So this is a really emotional thing off my shoulders.

While I may have tough days and tough evenings, I can definitely tell that I am better this week than I was last week, and continue to hope I will feel better next week than I do this week. 

Thank you to everyone for your support and positive vibes. 

4 comments:

  1. Hooray! Glad to hear it!

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  2. BREAK OUT THE BUBBLY! So glad to hear this!

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  3. Wonderful news Elaine!! May you continue to feel better and be back to your old self soon. Much love.

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