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This chart shows the last 3 months of tumor marker tests.  There is a slight increase in the result in January- the result for this month will be available in a few more days.  I think it looks ugly.  I didn't want to see the climb- an increase in the tumor markers in my blood, but the Oncologist isn't concerned.  She is looking at the trend, and looks to the scientific bright side, even if we stop getting the desired results with the current regimen, we have chemo. ~I guess the optimism is based on one's point of view.  I may have to adjust my thinking, but for me, chemo would be a defeat.  

Honestly, this treatment is getting harder on me too.  My feet hurt along with the ankles, other joints and bones this weekend.  I probably should have stayed home from the birthday party at the zoo, but I really wanted to be with my kiddies to celebrate ones b-day.  

So, I had treatment this week.  I got through just fine, but I am so tired and in pain.  I am going to try to handle with something brilliant, I just have to think of something brilliant.  In the mean time it will be heat packs, pain meds, and counting my blessings.

I am blessed because...

1. Got some laundry done today

2. Enjoyed a delicious weekend with pizza and cake

3. Family - love to hear the stories of little nieces and nephews over the phone, zoo parties, and kiddie hugs

4. Hot cocoa

5. Sweaters and slippers

6. Hair long enough for pony tails (hope I don't loose it because I have to take chemo again)