Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Mask project

So I am about to start an art project using my mask from the external beam radiation treatment I had a few months ago. I have kept many different things that from the journey so far that I want to incorporate into the mask. So here is a before shot of the mask and I'll keep you updated on how I go.

On a health note. I am going to have an MRI on Friday to check my neck and chest out. I have had a double ear infection and pink eye for the last 10 days but can't have antibiotics. And my white cell count is in my boots so I'm officially not allowed to near kids, crowds, public transport etc. unless I wear a sexy mask :-)

Andy has been traveling again this week. It has been a little easier as Eoin got into the swing of things much faster but we are really hoping that this is the end of Andy's work trips for a little while.


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Even bigger bike

Christmas 2011

Eoin has finally mastered his big red bike that Santa brought for Christmas. He was getting annoyed that he couldn't keep up with the other kids on the street and so he moved on up from his little 14 inch wheel bike to a 20! He is zooming all over the place now.Oh and on a side note Eoin will proudly tell you that he is now 4 and a third and he wears size 1 shoes and size 6 clothes. This is because he has tall hair which makes him look taller!

New helmet and bike 'exhaust' added Christmas 2012



Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The face of cancer


I love that when I look back over the last 18 months and my journey so far through cancer most of my photos are of smiles, love and family times!

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Friday, March 9, 2012

Boy's Adventures


Eoin and Andy had a recent trip to Sacramento while Mommy was in isolation following I131 treatment. The highlight of the trip remains the bungee jumping highlighted in a previous post. On the way home the guys stopped in San Francisco and went on a special tour - a vintage fire truck!




 

 

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Spoke a little too soon

Well I think I may have spoken to quickly about the lack of cancer in my lungs. I went back today for the in depth scan. This scan shows far more as I have a dose of I131 on board and so I 'light up' more. Turns out that as well as the cancer that is recurring/left on my thyroid bed I also have a small met of thyroid cancer in my left lung. My right lung is thank God clear. I'm not really sure what the plan is now.

UPDATE: I am heading back to UCSF Oncology hospital on Monday and will have a CT to confirm involvement of lung and/or posterior mediasternum. Also we will discuss weather I need more external radiation.

I see my endocrinologist next week however a few things are on my mind - how the hell did cancer survive in my neck after all that external radiation. I'm not too worried about my lung as people have walked around for years with mets in their lungs but I am worried about my neck. This cancer is so stubborn! From day one we knew it was going to be a tough journey due to the fact that my tumor was huge and it is poorly differentiated.

I continue to stay busy. I have just finished and shipped the wedding invites for my brothers wedding in May. I have rented a cello and I am having so much fun trying to learn that. Finally I am taking the time to catch up on listening to music and finding stuff that is new to me. Again a huge thank you to the families and teachers at Eoin's school for being there as support this week!

I am hoping that with your prayers and my strong will that this latest I131 treatment works. Please pray for my doctors as well as my family.