Sally's GF3 thread

[Sally PB]

Her "marker" number was sky high -- 2000 -- to begin with. Normal is 0 to 35. After one chemo session, it's down to 436.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Her "marker" number was sky high -- 2000 -- to begin with. Normal is 0 to 35. After one chemo session, it's down to 436.

Wow!!!!!! That’s awesome!!!!! Well, not the cancer part but you know. The fact it’s lower.

 

[Sally PB]

She told me that realistically, the cancer will come back, but there are half a dozen more treatments they can do after the chemo.

She has a very positive attitude about it.

 

[ShrekDawg]

She told me that realistically, the cancer will come back, but there are half a dozen more treatments they can do after the chemo.

She has a very positive attitude about it.

Awww I’m glad!!!!!! That’s important.

 

[drstratton]

Her "marker" number was sky high -- 2000 -- to begin with. Normal is 0 to 35. After one chemo session, it's down to 436.

That's awesome news! I hope it continues in that direction.

 

[Sally PB]

Since it's ovarian cancer, you might be wondering (as I did) why she isn't getting a hysterectomy right away. The plan is 3 chemo sessions, then the hysterectomy, and another 3 sessions after she heals from the surgery.

The reasoning is the first round of chemo will knock the cancer down. Recovery from a hysterectomy is about 6 weeks. They didn't want to wait that long to start the chemo. I thought that made sense.

She told me that realistically, this is going to be a chronic condition that she will have to manage the rest of her life.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Since it's ovarian cancer, you might be wondering (as I did) why she isn't getting a hysterectomy right away. The plan is 3 chemo sessions, then the hysterectomy, and another 3 sessions after she heals from the surgery.

The reasoning is the first round of chemo will knock the cancer down. Recovery from a hysterectomy is about 6 weeks. They didn't want to wait that long to start the chemo. I thought that made sense.

She told me that realistically, this is going to be a chronic condition that she will have to manage the rest of her life.

 

[Sally PB]

According to the meteorologist, we could have a "slight dusting of snow" on grassy surfaces.

What is the difference between a "dusting" and a "slight dusting," you might ask.

I asked one of my mafia friends (of whom I have none), and he said this:

(Fake Italian accent) You slight me once, I let it go. Probably. Two slights, and you're gonna get a dusting. Three slights, my man, you are dusted.

Too late! I already quit my day job!

 

[Sally PB]

Here is the second chemo hat I made for my friend. This one is more suitable for the coming summer weather.

I rather like the pattern; I think it turned out well. I might make another one for myself.

I have plenty of both the pink and blue yarn left over from the first hat I made, which is a lot thicker and warmer.

Yes, it is the same blue yarn in both. The difference in color is due to the difference in lighting: Outside (daylight) on the solid blue, and inside on the pink and blue. Those light bulbs are "daylight" 5000K.

 

[drstratton]

Here is the second chemo hat I made for my friend. This one is more suitable for the coming summer weather.
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I rather like the pattern; I think it turned out well. I might make another one for myself.

I have plenty of both the pink and blue yarn left over from the first hat I made, which is a lot thicker and warmer.
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Yes, it is the same blue yarn in both. The difference in color is due to the difference in lighting: Outside (daylight) on the solid blue, and inside on the pink and blue. Those light bulbs are "daylight" 5000K.

Beautiful!