Hi friends,

I've been off list for a while. I was diagnosed with small cell lung
cancer in mid-July. Came out of no where. Was fine and then had a pain
in my lower let back. thought it was a pulled muscle (you know me with
the gym and the yoga stuff) but it defied treatment, so they stuck me in
hospital and pulled a liter of crud from my left lung. Got it tested
and there was cancer. invasive and quick.

Had one round of chemo and it has now shrunk to less than half the size.
Next week for 3 days is round two. Daughter is coming in from NJ.
Three weeks later is round 3 and I should be done. Still have hair.
Wish I had more of an appetite.

Had several more lung drainings and a half a liter on Thursday, but it
means my body is fighting. I also have lots and lots of people praying
and sending good thoughts. a mani-pedi and a haircut last week were the
best medicine and I had an amazing birthday lunch on 8/13 with a
surprise from half my Pilates class coming. I am so blessed with friends!

Steve let me know that someone was asking about kitten raising, so if
you can repost, I'd be happy to help. We turned over #5 who we brought
home May 1 and named Cinca de Mayo in early June and she is now in a
loving home and thriving. All of our foster babies are doing great.
Told DH that as soon as I'm better, we'll take another baby.

I missed our back to back Baltic and Transatlantic cruise, but we have
moved it to next summer, so we will have a do over.

Doctors and we are very optimistic. This is not my first rodeo and I'm
gonna ride this bronc until I bust it.
--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
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