Get on the bus
I am riding bus to work today as a practice run for next week. If the next round of Temodar is anything like the last, I can expect to be exhausted by the time Ieave work. I want to avoid driving as much as I can. This blog was posted from my iPhone.
Body stress makes you tired, duh
I left work about a half-hour early yesterday. I was at a good stopping point and had already completed quite a few things. As I traveled along Interstate 80 toward home–which is the worst commute ever–I just felt so tired. You know when you are watching a movie on the couch, or reading a book...
First chemo of the new year/decade
My 11th month of Temodar (chemo) starts tonight. Last year I re-learned how to walk after brain surgery. Go me! Last year I got my driver’s license back after being seizure free for more than six months. Go me! Last year I got a great job even though I have brain cancer. Go me! My...
A long day
All I can say right now is that today was a great day at the neuro-oncology office. My brain is looking good–hopefully I will have some new pics to share soon. Unfortunately, it was an 11-hour trip to drive there, have lunch, have the MRI, see Ms. S., the NP, drive through San Francisco during...
I think, therefore I am
My brain is having its photo taken tomorrow via MRI. I will be having MRIs every two months over the next year as I continue to take Temodar (chemo). I have been on this drug for five months, have been relatively symptom free (i.e., seizures are under control), and I am excited to see what...
On the driving front
OK… I have been driving now for a week and I no longer experience any anxiety. Woo!
Moving on
I haven’t written much lately but that doesn’t mean things aren’t happening. In fact, many things are keeping me busy. For one, I am looking for work. Who knew looking for work would take so much work? I have some leads but I’m not going to mention anything specific until something pans out. I got...
Putting the "point" in appointment
From me to my neurologist: Dr. Palma, Thanks for seeing me today. I left the office without asking you an important question: will you allow me to drive a car?! It has been 9 months since I last lost consciousness from a seizure; and six months since I’ve felt anything significant. I submitted all the...
On the road again?
Did you know that if you have a grand mal seizure (the crazy, jerky one where you lose consciousness) your drivers license is suspended until a doctor approves your privileges? Now you do. I’ve only had three seizures where I’ve lost consciousness and they were all in late-July, early August 2008. After that I’ve had...
