round 2

well folks, just a quick cancer update - I guess it is important to do those once in awhile also! It's really not a cancer update, more of a medication update. I went in for my first 6 week bloodtest to see if my meds are right. Turns out, i have a good reason for taking naps, being tired, and not losing wieght. I was still hypo, which is what we dont want to be. My dr. needs me to stay hyperthyoridic so that the thyroid cells dont grow back (which can increase the return of the cancer). So we wait and see once again! I was hoping to have this all figured out before I left Mankato, but it looks like I will be making a trip back for stuff early in august. Not a huge deal, but i was looking forward to putting everything in the past until the first 6 month check. Not to mention I apparenlty have stubborn veins, it only took three times to get blood before they tried the front of my hand. Ouch!

On another note, I attended the St Peter Relay for the free survivor t-shirt and the need to expose myself to those positive messages. It was a little awkward after I registered, they were asking people how long they had been survivors for. I had a bunch of older woman in front of me, most of them surviving some sort of breast cancer for 5 or more years. When I was asked, my response was 6 weeks. The lady looked at me a bit funny, but did not ask questions (for which I was thankful) I often forget how much people dont expect young people to be going through this (since the percentage is much lower if you are under 40, only 6% of all cancer cases). I left before the actual survivor lap (it was a little harder than I anticipated) but am still glad I got to enjoy the speakers and donate to the cause.

I can't believe it is July 1! I wore a sweathshirt, socks, long pants and taught in a sweater today. You know when you are in MN when..... Now I just need to keep motivated and get packing for the big move in a few weeks! I cant believe I will be leaving Mankato so soon!