April 11, 2013

I got to go home today which always makes me happy. I had my second day of radiation and I did very well. I wasn't as afraid today. My mask is super tight and it hurts, so we are going to make another one tomorrow that will fit me better. Everybody says they are so proud of me and that makes me feel good :)

Dan Vannoy came to visit me this morning in the hospital and gave me a package from him and everyone he works with. We want to say thank you for all you are doing for us with the Our Sweet Alexia fundraiser.

After we got home today I did a lot of resting and didn't want to eat so much. Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow.

April 10, 2013

Today was my first day of radiation. It was scary and I cried. We decided it would be a good a idea if I thought of something to pretend while it was happening. The part I hate the most is the mask. It's so tight!! Thank goodness it didn't take so long. Three minutes for a CT scan and four minutes for radiation. I think tomorrow will be better, I just really don't like the mask! We are spending the night at the hospital tonight because I am getting all of my chemo medicines today. So far everything is going good!

April 9, 2013

On Saturday I went to St. Baldrick's Day and got to ride in a Hummer stretch limo! It was so super cool. I got to drink out of a fancy glass and it had cool lights. When I got there I got a sash representing I was a special child there. I got my face painted and I also got to ride in a firetruck! One of my chemo nurses shaved her head too.

I have been feeling very good and had lots of energy. I have been eating good too, my pants are getting tight on my tummy....I spent the weekend with my grandpa which was fun.

Tomorrow is a big day for me. I have all three chemo's and its also my first day of radiation. I drank a lot of water yesterday and today hoping that it wont take long to hydrate tomorrow that maybe I wont have to spend the night.

April 3, 2013

GREAT news!! I had my MRI and PET scans yesterday and got the results in today. In January when I was diagnosed I had 2 tumors for sure and they were uncertain about a third. The MRI and PET scans show that I only have one left. The tumor on the left side of my neck is completely gone and the one at the base of my skull is 1/3 smaller!! They weren't sure about there being a tumor in my tonsils because in the first scan they were swollen and bright. Now the only thing that shows is the tumor beneath my brain, and its so much smaller! The doctors are amazed at how well I am doing so far with just the chemo! I am super happy! I have been trying really hard to beat this stupid cancer and it looks like its working! Thank you everybody for your prayers! But keep them going because the battle isn't over yet.

I start my radiation therapy next Monday. I'm nervous about it but I know I have to do it and it's encouraging to know that its getting smaller.