10/21/2025
What's next?
Having completed my 15 radiation treatments, I am onto my third and final part of my Cancer recovery: The dreaded hormone blocker, Anastrazole. I feel like Scrooge in the Christmas Carol, when he said to the ghost of Christmas future: "Spirit, I believe I fear you the most." I have to take this pill for 5 years, which seems daunting. I am not used to taking any medication so this worries me.
This tiny pill has the potential for some nasty side effects: bone density loss, hair thinning, hot flashes, joint pain, and some others. I have really dreaded this part of the journey, and so it's been a difficult week, last week. Discouraging really. I don't want to sound like a victim, because I am not, and I could have had a worse journey. The thing is, I am used to feeling great every day of my life, unless I've been ill: strong, energetic, and able to take on things. 5 years seems so long, and I don't want to not be able to do the things I like to do.
This cancer thing has forced me to acknowledge my limitations, and has made me have to stop, and accept help from others, which is really difficult. I'm used to be the helper lol. Now I have to admit I have moments of absolute extreme fatigue, and have to stop and rest. I HATE THAT! 🤣 I know in the scheme of life, this is short term, I really do. I know it could be so much worse. I just have these moments of worry, and fear of the unknown in the case of the medecine.
I so appreciate everyone's prayers, encouragement and support. It means so much to me, you have no idea. My emotions are so on the edge that a kind word has brought me to tears really. I know that I will get thru this, and the Lord will carry me through as He has already! I just need to keep my focus on one step at a time, and not look so far ahead. I would appreciate your continued prayers as I get set to start taking this hormone blocker on Nov. 3rd. I will post updates as to how I am tolerating it, for whoever wants to follow along.
Thanks again to all my friends and family. Love you all❤️❤️
