indiogrl's Cancer Blog
November 13, 2008
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Update from my last post… my husband will be officially RETIRED in 2 weeks. That just sounds so wierd to say, to write. I am hoping he will be happier than he was at Chrysler. I told him he should go manage a Starbucks…. doesn’t that sound fun? I love being around people, I think that would be a cool job.
So I told you all my CT came back clear last week. And, even better – my doctor thinks that may be the last CT I have to get for a while, at least a year. Which makes me very happy.
I do have an appt with my GYN in December, and as I have discussed a couple of others on this site, I am going to request to be tested for the HPV virus. I do in my heart believe that has to be what caused my cancer. So I will keep you posted on that too. I think that’s really important and for those of us with various oral cancers need to understand the connection to HPV. While I’ve discussed it with my surgeon and he kind of downplays the importance but I disagree strongly.
Anyway I’m feeling good. I started taking a liquid vitamin that I found at the local pharmacy. While it’s kind of expensive, I can swallow it so that means I’ll be more likely to take it. It’s a Centrum product. Does anyone else know of any good liquid vitaming supplement – and please don’t say Ensure because I lived on that stuff for months and don’t ever want to see it again ! I would like to find something a little less expensive than the Centrum product, it’s about $11 for 15 days. I also think I could swallow a small gel cap but most vitamin pills are big and chalky.
I am planning to go to New York in December for work. I travel there a couple of times a year for work and I love it there. And I’ll get to see the tree again. I didn’t see it last year. I had reservations to go to New York last December but had to cancel as I just was not well enough to travel. So I’m excited about that! Times Square is so full of life and energy. Just what I need!
Well thanks for reading, and if you do know of a good vitamin please let me know. LOVE YOU ALL AND THINK OF YOU DAILY.
Heidi
Thanks for your support -
Congratulations on your good news. Word of advice, Starbucks is doing terribly. I’d look for a regular privately run place to work at.
And your hubby is getting out of Chrysler just in time too.
I too can’t even say the word Ensure! I take some vitamins, but basically i’ve regained 90% of my strength back from my radiation which ended on June 4th. I ate at first what ever was edible. Now i really try to just eat good fruits and a diet filled with natural products and if possible organic produce. I’m not convinced the whole hyper vitamin thing is a good thing. I think a health balanced diet is.
Regarding the HPV i think you are spot on. In my case it would make the most sense as i have no family history of cancer nor am i a smoker or a drinker. Is there an HPV test?
My first Pet scan came back good according the nurse, but my doc will have the final stamp of approval when he returns from vacation.
Enjoy Christmas time in NYC and Rockfeller Center tree!
God bless!
Carpe Diem.
Dear Heidi; I remember New York so well. My family went when I was young, about 12 years old and it was just so much fun. My Dad took me shopping and my Mom took my brother shopping, both for an outfit. I will never forget it. Also my brother took me to the movie: It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. We laughed and felt very grown up all on our own, while the parents likely had a romantic dinner for 2!
I hope your visit to the great city brings joy to your heart. I also remember the great tree.
So glad to hear about your positive results on your CT results. I have a question. How does HPV relate to tonsil cancer? I always thought it was linked to Ovarian cancer. Please let me know more as I am always curious about all types of cancer.
Weezie
Dear Heidi,
That is great news that no CT for at least a year. WOW!Way to go…..... I envy you going to NY for December Holiday, I have never been there and I agree you can really fuel off of all of the great energy. In case you had not read my post, as wonderful as it was for you to invite me to your loving home is just difficult to describe. I just spent 2 weeks in the hospital and it really put things into perspective for me and I felt very selfish that I would ask my friends to intruude on their holiday. I am very embarassed. This is a new stage of my life being the empty nester and I am just going to have to adjust but at my own expense. If I am feeling like my ONC hopes and my labs all come back good I am going to volunteer feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving. God Bless your Giving heart, you have really moved me with your kindness