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Monday, September 8, 2008

Waiting?

Well a few things have happened lately that I decided I would share. First it has been awhile since I have updated because I have been so tired. I just haven't had extra time to update. Am I getting my energy back is the biggest question I have been asked lately and the answer is no not yet. I keep hoping soon. My mom said to me you look good you don't look tired. I told her it is because I don't have time to be tired. I have children.

My back went out again really bad during radiation treatment. I had Dr. Kenzie, she is in with Dr. Kris, fix me up. A few days later my back was better. About the same time as my back went out I was still having a raspy voice and I had gotten back my CA2729 counts. The count was 44 I think. I stopped by doctor Rado's office and asked what they thought and if there was something we could do. So Mitra told me she would send orders over to have a PET scan. She didn't think they would approve one becasue I had just had one but that she would try and if not than a CAT scan.

Since then I have scheduled a PET scan for Sept 9th which is tomorrow. I have been having back aching like when I was first diagnoised, I am still tried all the time and my raspy voice is back again. I went and saw Dr. Kris last week. He looked to see if my back was out again and it wasn't. So he checked me and we think I have something again is what he said. He wouldn't come out and say cancer again. But I have been feeling that way for a little bit now. So we will see what the PET scan tells us. I do the scan tomorrow and the results usually take three days. I have a Dr.'s appointment Wednesday so I am hoping they stay on top of the results and not wait a month to get back to me.

So right now is another waiting game.

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rochelle,

Thank you for the updated info. Hang in there girl!!! You are always in my thoughts. I'm sorry about the waiting game, what a pain.... Amy Ayres :)

Anonymous said...

hi I'm so glad to hear from you today!!! I was just getting ready to call, I figured you'd be so busy with family & tired. sounds like you have tons going on, with school and appts. keep us all informed as your able. Naps come first then blogs hahaha i'm so glad that your getting another scan. I love ya
Aunt Lynn

Anonymous said...

Waiting is hard, I know. We are praying for good results on the pet scan. I hope your energy level gets better soon. We love you. Take care Rochelle.
Aunt Linda

Princess Di said...

hi Rochelle, im so glad you updated. i check your blog everyday. i hope everything comes out clean im sure it will. I saw your sister Kimberly at my daughters dance class on Friday. Her little girl is in my daughter lexis class. (she doesnt know who i am but i recognized her, once from being kids i remember her and two from seeing pics on your blog) anyway i wanted to ask about you but she wouldnt know who i am.) anyway your in my prayers everyday.
Diane Winget (schoenrock)

Mandy Rasmussen said...

I admire your strength and I feel blessed to know you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. It was great to get out of the house and spend time with awesome moms! Thank you so much!! Stay strong!!
Mandy Rasmussen

KariAnne and Benny said...

Rochelle,

I am glad you posted, you've been in my thoughts and I was hoping everything was ok. I think about you often and my prayers always go out to you.

Luv and hugs, Kari

MichelleB said...

Rochelle,

Thanks for letting us know how it is going. I wish I could lend you some energy. (Not that I have much myself) My thoughts and prayers are with you today for your PET scan. You are never far from my mind. Love you!

Michelle

Anonymous said...

Hi Rochelle,
I'm glad radiation is over for you. I hope that the PET scan results are OK - you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alison

Anonymous said...

WOW....havent talked to you guys since school started..... Just spoke to my wife Heidi tonight and she is SO WORRIED about you. She has formed a bond with you, as you are such and inspiration to her. Nice to have someone to talk to who understands what each other are going through. You are such a strong person, don't let any of these set backs get you down, you do a great job fighting this disease when your spirits are up. You also inspire others who are going through or have gone through this challenge.

We will be anxiously waiting to here how the scan comes out....I think Heidi is having a scan her in the next few months as she is nervous about how she feels at times. Still has some shortness of breath, which I believe is from her not being able to do much the last 9 months and now she is trying to be super mom again.

Hang in there, let me know if there is anything we can do, if you need more dinners, lunches, car washed, lawn mowed, someone to play with the kids while you rest we are always here for both of you.

Dale/Heidi Wilson

Chauntel said...

Hey, I've called a few times and you missed me today. So, I'll try again tomorrow. I love you and am thinking of you everyday (even if we don't talk) Call me too. if you get a chance. I know life gets busy.

Andre said...

Hey Rochelle. I'm always thinking of you. Hope you had fun at the Mariners game!

Ms. Kristen said...

keep fighting! Like you always do! You are amazing!

The "J' Eder Family said...

I just want you to know I think about you all the time...thanks for coming tonight. I know it meant a lot to Cherie that you could be there! Jamie

Anonymous said...

Hi Rochelle,
My husband Steve and I just did an all night cancer relay benefit in Dayton, WA. We raised around $19,000 for cancer research on Saturday night Participating were the little towns of Dayton, Waitsburg,and Prescott. I thought of you the whole night. Love you, Teacher Kathy

PRP said...

Thinking of you and praying for good test results. Still completely amazed at your strength...

Deborama said...

That sucks! I know your amazing and stong and positive and all that but this all just really sucks! It makes my mountains of laundry and busy schedule feel like ben and jerry's ice cream! Im really sorry for all your dealing with!

tharker said...

It was so wonderful to see you tonight Rochelle. You are so loved.

I am thinking about you and praying for you.

Anonymous said...

Hey Gal, I think of you often - thanks for keeping us up to date on your blog. You are an inspiration to so many people - we all love ya to death. Stay strong - stay spunky - keep that attitude up, your in our prayers. Flora