Blogpost: Happy in the New Year

From Jan's Sunday Punch blog posting.

Happy New Year. Everything's been going fine. Or at least everything I'm going to write about in this blog. (see explanation of gastrointestinal tract from Benched blog) No, no new tumors, just occasional discomfort. I had to skip one dose of Avastin in January because of a gnarly sinus infection, but I did get back on track in February.

Still stable. Feeling fine. We are restaging at the end of February to determine if the tumor is indeed staying the same size. My postings have been less frequent because I'm quite boring as far as the cancer goes and that's a good thing.

What's been going on? I traveled to Scotland for the New Year and had a great time. Lot's of castles, beaches and snow. No problems with meds or angina while there. Enjoyed a Scottish beer for New Years and later in the trip a vegetarian haggis. Not for the faint of heart. Very soon after my trip in mid January, I adopted a dog named Mozes. Or maybe he adopted me? He's beautiful and brilliant. He keeps me busy, entertained, and he doesn't seem to give a shit about cancer. I quite often imagine his internal voice saying, "What do you mean you don't feel well? Getupgetupgetup, let's go, it's time for our walk m'lady." (This happens at 5:30 am every morning.)

I'm busy at work, pottery class and always, always trying to win a lottery. Whether it's the one with the big money or the one where the doctor says "it's gone." That sums it up. I'll check in after my restaging/measurement.

smak,

jan