A Note from Debbie.....

It's been one amazing year and now I am happy to say I am cured. Please see below for my journey through cancer....


Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.

As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.

Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.

With much love,
Debbie

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Noticing Side Effects

As I start noticing side effects, I'll add them to this:
Day 1 / Jan. 13th: I’m already feeling cold-sensitivity. I touched thawed chicken through a ziplock and got pins and needles, so now I have gloves in the kitchen to wear when needed. Also, water colder than room temperature stings the back of my throat.
Day 4 / Jan. 16th: Still doing very good, just feeling a little tired this afternoon and am doing a salt/baking soda mouth rinse to stave off any possible issues there.
Day 6 / Jan. 18th: Feel fatigued but can still function. Taking shorter walks and going to bed earlier.

3 comments:

Sharon said...

1 down, 7 to go. And you know, there's no shortage of people who would take care of prepping/cooking that chicken for you since your not supposed to "do"...

Get some rest and let the healing do its' thing.

Doug "Blind Lemon" Davis said...

Trust me, I'm all over it. I will take care of my girl and won't let her do anything that may slow down the healing.

Anonymous said...

I am overwhelmed by the care and support shown in the comments to Debbie's Journey. She cannot fail with love like that.

Dear Debbie,
Why did you choose a horse cookie cutter for Valentines day? I did as you said:)

Love you