Jul 31 update

Well I have started my maintenance program of remission and so far all has gone well. My new medication has proved to be very successful and in meeting with my doctor, all my critical numbers are above the safe range, which makes her happy and me ecstatic. Everyone continues to be amazed at the tremendous progress I have made and many call me the miracle child, but I will hold my glee for several years. I did have one unfortunate blip when I again broke out in hives last Tuesday after my first treatment back after two week off all drugs, so I am off to the allergist tomorrow (monday). Could be something I ate or a reaction to one of the monthly drugs - I get (Zometa) which helps build strong bones monthly, so it could be that. I have had three times now, but who knows. This body of mine is quite sensitive to anything foreign that goes into it... a word to the wise for all you "Bosh" decedents. I remember my mother having reactions to drugs too. The other news is that I have a growth on my thyroid that the doctor has been tracking for almost 3 years and I know it is time to be sure it is fine, so I am having a CAT scan and biopsy done in the next few weeks. It hasn't grown in 3 years, so they assure me that it is probably nothing serious. Can't take another scare for sure.

So for those of you who watch TV and have Showtime (I actually don't), I have rented the "Big C" with Laura Linney. They filmed it in a friend's house a few blocks from us in Shippan Point, so seeing the location was quite fun. But it is about a mother who is diagnosed with melanoma (that is the skin cancer) and her journey of not only realizing the disease, but sharing it with others and finally submitting to treatment. Interesting show if you like a drama/comedy. Season 2 begins next week, so you can rent season one from netflix or iTunes.

Well that's the latest. My maintenance is now 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, which is very easy. but the good news is that since I am in remission, I can get a trainer for 6 months and a free membership to the exercise facility at the hospitals health center! YEAH! Finally I can get back into shape and tone those long overdue need for exercise muscles. And they have a pool so back to swimming again.

Thanks again for reading this, love having someone who cares to know what is going on!!

xoxo