PinkyandtheBrains. Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 What an adorable puppy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Stay strong, girl! You’re doing great. Labs are the absolute best. They’re the doggiest of all the dogs. You’ll be endlessly entertained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Love the new puppy and photo of you!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Great picture. Cute pup! Enjoy the craziness and the snuggles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 The pup is adorable! Glad you are done with the first phase of your treatment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Just a quick update to say I'm doing well right now. Had another hospitalization for 5 days a few weeks ago but now we've switched to the second part of my chemo regimen and so far it's been much more tolerable. 9 more weeks of weekly treatments, then a small break, then radiation, and then I'll be done (sometime in September I'm guessing?) Olive, the adolescent mouthy jumpy leaping chewing labramonster puppy, has been making me laugh, making me run after her, and keeping me busy, so in other words, I'm thrilled with her! 44 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Good to hear from you as you go forward on your journey! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Thank you for the wonderful update. I'm so glad you have a wonderpuppy to love you through all of this! As always, all the best!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Thank you for the update. Glad everything is going well with the new chemo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I’m wondering, too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I am wondering, too. Best wishes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I jumped on this thread as soon as I saw it hoping for a good update! Don't keep us waiting...? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Bumping! Would love to hear how you’re doing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hi guys, I'm doing fine! Just haven't had time to login much here. Also, kinda overwhelmed with political stuff so I've been hiding a bit, kwim? ? (omg, I just found there's emojis again!!!!!) I only have 4 more weekly chemo sessions scheduled! The end of chemo is in sight! & there's a chance we might end early as I'm just starting to show some peripheral neuropathy, a (usually temporary but sadly, very occasionally, permanent) side effect of this drug. Depending on how it progresses they sometimes decide to cancel the last few treatments. After chemo finishes I'll get a small break & then I will have a month of daily radiation treatments. I'm signed up for a BSc in nursing program starting in September. Registered for classes and everything!!!! Guys, I'm SO nervous about it! School! Full time! Being the ancient person in class! Will I be able to keep up? Eeeeek. ? Also the occasional - um, do I really want to do this??? What was I thinking, exactly??? lol I haven't paid my fees yet & technically right up to September I could defer my admission to January so I'm keeping that as an option just in case I really get cold feet or I just don't feel up to starting in Sep. Physically these second phase rounds of chemo have been easier. No nausea (but no taste or sense of smell either so everything is kind of meh) and other than the tiny bit of numbness starting I've been fine. Fatigue is starting to catch up to me (it's cumulative on chemo) but so long as I get a good night's sleep I'm managing ok. I walk every day and while my blood counts have been too low to go to group classes, I try to workout at home. Gotta keep dancing & doing a Zumba wiggle ? My eyebrows and eyelashes all fell out a couple weeks after I started this new chemo, but my hair is actually trying to grow. Think bald blonde baby crossed with a kiwi fruit & that's my very silly looking head right now. It's all good - just makes me laugh... Our new dog Olive continues to amuse me and keep me busy. She's got a bit of separation anxiety which I need to crash course fix before September as all of us will be in school or working then so she'll need to be alone for at least part of some days. And the old guy Darwin is still hanging on & reminds me to appreciate every day. I miss chatting with you all so I'll be checking in more frequently ? 43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I missed the update with the dog picture! How adorable! I am glad you are doing well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I've been thinking of you. So happy to hear your update! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Wonderful news! Thank you for the update. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Thank you for the update! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I’m so happy to see you here, and very relieved to read your update!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I'm delighted to see your update. You have been in my thoughts and prayers, so much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 What a great update. What a cute dog! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Hi everyone, those following my blog will already know the last weeks of chemo are kicking my butt. It's been a long slog since Feb 15 and I'm suddenly so tired, and also dealing with 'something' that needs biopsying in the other breast. Last chemo is scheduled for July 19 and then a biopsy on July 26 Send all the good vibes and virtual chocolate. (if anyone doesn't have the blog or the password, maybe ask someone on this thread. I give permission to give blog & password to anyone who looks like a legit member. I probably won't be back online this week as I'm netflix binging between med appointments. thx my friends ?) 4 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, hornblower said: Hi everyone, those following my blog will already know the last weeks of chemo are kicking my butt. It's been a long slog since Feb 15 and I'm suddenly so tired, and also dealing with 'something' that needs biopsying in the other breast. Last chemo is scheduled for July 19 and then a biopsy on July 26 Send all the good vibes and virtual chocolate. (if anyone doesn't have the blog or the password, maybe ask someone on this thread. I give permission to give blog & password to anyone who looks like a legit member. I probably won't be back online this week as I'm netflix binging between med appointments. thx my friends ?) I hope the “something” turns out to be NOTHING. Still praying for you every day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Hugs. Thinking of you and sending all the virtual chocolate I've got. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 I’m sorry it isn’t going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Sending you lots of good vibes and virtual chocolate. Sorry things have been so rough. Thanks for updating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Thinking of you, praying for you and sending all the good vibes and energy your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Virtual chocolate and healing vibes to you. The nursing school news is so exciting and probably also a little bit terrifying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Sending hugs and prayers......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I'm sorry it is so hard. I've been thinking about you. Sending lots of virtual hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Praying you're at the lowest point and it all gets better from here. I'm so sorry it's not going so well right now. Much chocolate, strength, and peace to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hugs, prayers, chocolate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thank you for the update! I've been thinking of you and wondering how you are doing. I think I once had your blog info, but for some reason I don't anymore. I would love to follow your progress. If someone would be able to PM with the info, I'd appreciate it a lot. Wishing all the very, very best for you! I'll be praying for an upward swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hornblower! Thanks for your updates! Hugs to you and prayers! Olive - how cute. So glad you have her! We're looking to adopt our 3rd yellow lab. I've been looking at adopting one with our specifics but can't find any! Keep us updated on YOU and OLIVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) So, deep breath........ my cancer is back and it has spread almost exactly 26 months after my surgery after which I was supposedly 'cancer free' and the 5 months of chemo and all the radiation which was just to sweep up any stray cells, it's back. We know it's in my lung and a lymph node. Still waiting to find out if it's spread to any other places. Biopsy of the lung mass on Tuesday. I'm on 'reading break' this week but will have to make decisions about school. I'm 1/2 way through my BSN I've been mostly sleeping, crying and watching bad tv for a week. I have literally barely moved. I'm not sure how much I'll be online here; I will try to update the blog. I took the password off. It's nevertellmetheodds2017.tumblr.com (eta: my email is mistressofthehounds and it is at the very very very large search engine company if anyone would like to write privately. If there are questions I could answer those in later posts on the blog ) xoxo Edited February 17, 2020 by hornblower 80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I’m so sorry to hear this news. Cancer sucks! You and your family are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I’m so so sorry. Praying for you right now. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Oh I'm so sorry. Take some time to be a puddle, before you regroup and figure out what to do. Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I’m so sorry. That sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I'm so very sorry about this news. Horrible, horrible sucky cancer. Praying for you, your family, and your health team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 ((((hornblower)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (((hornblower))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 40 minutes ago, hornblower said: ... my cancer is back and it has spread ... ((((Hornblower)))) Crying with you. So very, very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I am so very sorry. Praying for the best outcome possible on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Well that sucks. I am so sorry. Praying for strength and wisdom for what lies ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I am so sorry. I am sending all my prayers, good thoughts, and hugs to you tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I’m so sorry to hear this. Sending all my love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I'm so sorry, hornblower. You are one of the most principled people on the boards re: animal rights and I admire you so much for that. Cancer is no respecter of persons. 😞 Praying for you right now. Thank you for sharing the blog link. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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