So shut, but to this point.
I went in for chemo yesterday, however my platelet rely was too low, so that they despatched me house in hopes that my numbers will probably be higher subsequent week and I can get the infusion.
Sigh.
I’ve simply been exhausted this week. As in, I don’t have a lot power to maneuver and will sleep all day. My acupuncturist stated it was most likely low protein (BTW I’ve a tremendous oncology acupuncturist on the town, Kym Garrett; you probably have most cancers and need acupuncture, she is the one. I at all times come away with one thing additional, and she or he goes above and past connecting me with the best sources on the proper time, she stated my latest hair loss is also defined by low protein.) Nooooooo, I’m not (or didn’t assume) I used to be that useless, however after I put my hair in a ponytail lately and realized it was a lot thinner than I keep in mind, it was a intestine punch. 😮
I instantly googled remedy unwanted effects, and certain it might be a aspect impact of the chemo, of the tegresso, of low protein, and perhaps I’ve had it happening for months…After I was within the c-collar, I had my hair up in a bun on a regular basis so didn’t take discover, however wow. Now I’m beginning to really feel like I’ve most cancers.
I may barely make it on my quick stroll loop yesterday, and felt like I used to be dragging my ft the entire means.
Okay. protein. I’ve began asking round extra about food regimen, too. The fb group for my mutation says there is no such thing as a confirmed most cancers food regimen that helps all kinds of most cancers and all folks, and you actually have to search out what your physique responds the perfect to. The reality is I’m struggling to get sufficient protein by simply consuming vegan. Effectively, this week I haven’t needed to eat a lot in any respect, which is one other aspect impact of EVERYTHING. So I’m beginning to experiment extra with different proteins: eggs, yogurt, protein shakes, and a few fish. I want to search out what works for my physique. I would like my power again! (And a few hair, please).
I’m additionally soooooo prepared for a change of surroundings. I really like how cozy we’ve made our home, however get me out of right here! We’re spending the weekend at a good friend’s cabin and I couldn’t be extra excited. Excited to get out of the home, excited to spend time by the river they reside close to, excited to have one thing totally different to sit up for. The times are bleeding into each other and I’m in a haze of same-ness. And I nonetheless have the Wisconsin journey arising. 🤞
Quickly I’ll be on upkeep mode for the most cancers (at the least that’s what Dr. Schmidt says) and it couldn’t come at a greater time as a result of the oncology ground of the medical middle I’m going to is closing in just a few months. It’s fairly horrible and apparently a shareholder determination after all of the medicare/medicaid hoopla happening within the federal authorities. Have any of the modifications affected you? It’s affecting me, and it sucks. It will likely be a blow for the group as a result of with much less providers, extra folks won’t get the care they want on a well timed foundation, I shudder to consider how far my most cancers may have gotten if Dr. Schmidt and Dr. Blechman hadn’t began my remedies instantly after I had my first appointment in January. If I needed to wait one other few weeks or month to see an oncologist, which is the way in which it was going. I shudder every day after I take a look at all that’s eroding round me and the concern amongst buddies who work for the federal authorities.
Oh, and if you happen to care about one of many final intact habitats for the sagebrush steppe within the West, and the well being of one of many greatest precedence habitats for the better sage-grouse in Oregon, please take a while and remark:
BLM rushes evaluate of Oregon lithium mission following Trump’s government order – OPB
Plenty of us rose our voices in protest when this devastating mission was given solely a 5 day remark interval (regular remark intervals are 30 days…this will have been breaking the regulation to solely give us 5 days), so I used to be thrilled to see our outcries resulted within the remark interval being prolonged to April 25 at 4:30pm (pacific time).
Discover extra data right here and remark: EplanningUi
And keep in mind this photograph? (I believed I posted it to my weblog, but it surely was simply my Fb account)
That is the photograph of a neighborhood rancher who doesn’t need the mining to occur. He’ll lose his livelihood if the mine goes via, and that is the web site of the Individuals of Crimson Mountain, a committee of conventional information keepers and descendants of the Fort McDermitt Paiute, Shoshone and Bannock Tribes who’re working in coalition with allies to guard their ancestral homelands. After I led the group of volunteers to watch this space just a few years in the past, the Individuals of Crimson Mountain had numerous tales for us about how sacred these lands have been and are. I noticed first hand what can be misplaced, the sagegrouse and Lahontan cutthroat trout that will probably be decimated, the Lahontan cutthroat may doubtless go extinct….and for an Austrailian firm, No. Nope. Please converse out.
I’ll depart you with just a few extra tidbits:
Keep in mind to join my party on June 8 in Corvallis Oregon!
For more information on my most cancers and methods to assist out take a look at my Go Fund Me and my meal practice or ship me some mail! 20 NW Hixon Ave., Bend OR 97703.
