On 8/11/2014 6:03 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:

> My birthday is Wednesday, the 13th. Will celebrate with a shot in the
> AM for platelets and the washer repair man and the water softener repair
> man in the afternoon. Maybe I should get a cake and share it with the
> repairmen?
>
> Can't do chemo. I had a bag of platelets on Friday and by this morning
> platelets were lower than they were before Friday's infusion. I have to
> get a series of 5 shots to build them back up. Had one this morning and
> a bag of platelets this afternoon.
>
> After my blood comes back, hopefully this week, we see the radiologist
> and try to treat with radiation. I am fighting as hard as I can, but I
> have no weapons. Doctor is optimistic.
>
> I am just plain ****ed off and frustrated at the whole business. I want
> my life back.

Hang in there, lady, this is just another speed-bump in your road of
life. Your doctor is optimistic and so am I. Next year, you will be able
to celebrate your birthday by having a nice dinner with a glass of wine,
you will be both happy and healthy. I am going to count on that.

Becca