80 days from autologous stem cell transplant

It's hard to believe that I'm this far out from my transplant already. God is good! The toughest part is staying at home while my immune system is recovering. I can only get out when it's not crowded but with a mask and gloves. It's okay though because with all of this H1N1 flu going around I'd prefer to stay at home. You realize how far you have come and don't want to take the chance for a setback. I'm learning patience for sure. There are lots of things around my house to keep me busy. I've cleaned closets and cabinets and done a bit of reorganizing. I'm kind of driving my daughter a bit crazy. She just laughs at me though. I've had so much wonderful support too. I think this is a tough part of recovery though because you spend lots of alone time. You have to work hard to not let negative thoughts creep in. My 90 day from transplant rechecks are scheduled in Houston for the first of November. I love my physicians at
M D Anderson. This is a great and supportive facility. I'm looking forward to being "cancer free". Don't get me wrong, I still get "scanxiety" when it's time for testing. I think most cancer patients go through that no matter how long it has been. I'm getting stronger each day but still fight the fatigue issues. I have some residual issues from my first chemo in 2007 like joint pain and neuropathy but you learn how to deal with it. When you have been given a new lease on life, you grab it and hang on and look forward to tomorrow. As I said, God is good and life is good.
My prayers go out to all of my Inspire friends who are in treatment or who are in recovery. Remember we have or had cancer, it doesn't have us.
Blessings to you all,
Joy