Christina completed her 11th of 12 chemotherapy treatments on Wed. The staff at UCSF is amazed at how well she is doing. Although she does suffer from side effects from the trial drug, she continues to be a champion. She looks great in and out of her costume (wig) and continues to work most days as if nothing has occurred. She's inspiring. Sometimes I feel my blog simply doesn't do her justice. Maybe I should hire a professional writer to fill in and I'll "ride the pine" for awhile?
She emailed me yesterday and said how hard it was for her to workout and that her muscular strength has dwindled a bit. Really? I can barely walk the mutts without pulling a hammy! So you were ONLY able to run, row and do weights? What the hell is the matter with you cancer kid?:) Honestly folks, I feel less than adequate around her sometimes. Ok, most of the time.
After her 12th and last treatment next Wed., she will take a week off and then start the A-C chemotherapy. Four treatments every other week. It's supposed to be a bitch but I am confident that C will "embrace the suck" and do just fine. Surgery is planned for this fall and I am praying that it is a relatively minor procedure. An early August trip to Italy might actually happen now. In February, that was the furthest thing from our minds. But every goal that Christina has set for herself, she has crushed. I have a strong feeling that in six weeks, we will enjoying the sights of Roma and elsewhere. Arrivederci!
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