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

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Between #6 and #7

Wow, these past few days have been very rough on me, bad neuropathy in the hands, and just laying in bed or sleeping. I seriously entertained the thought of opting out of the last two treatments. I was very emotional and it had me thinking that I could be done and on the road to recovery. But now that I've improved somewhat today, I realize Fridays are my worst days, and that I had better tough it out and finish the whole run. I will inquire with my oncologist to see what she thinks, and at the very least perhaps lessen the dose to allow me to function the few days after treatment.

8 comments:

Sharon said...

They gave you the option of skipping the last two treatments? Wow - you must be doing so well Debbie!

You come SO far. Get some rest and hang in there!

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you Debbie and wishing you best for a speedy recovery. I am so sorry that you are feeling so poorly. You will be better soon! Have a Happy Easter.
Your old...friend, Lisa

Nancy/Mom said...

Darlin' Debbie,

I knew you would wrestle through to the right decision AND I hope your oncologist will lessen the dosage.

We can see the happy finish line from here. You go Girl!

My love for you is a sailing kite:)

Nancy/Mom said...

It's me again! Just had to tell you,
I love your new picture--getting some sun (between snowbanks:)

Enjoy and rest as much as you can.

Sharon said...

I like your new picture! Absorb all that good vitamin D!!!

Janice said...

Hi, Debbie,
Your last post just touched my heart and showed us all what a brave girl
you are. Keep praying, ask God for grace..He will lift you up above the circumstances and you will get through to your complete recovery.
Like your Mom, my sister, so wisely said: "We can see the happy finish line from here".
Love,
Aunt Janice

Susie said...

Debbie just think what happiness that last treatment will bring to you and Doug......and when you look back on all of this you will know you made the right decision.

Enjoy the sun - Happy Easter.

We love ya Susie and Don

Anonymous said...

Hi Debbie, I am so sorry to hear that you have been having a rough time. You are such a strong, beautiful lady! I hope each day brings more comfort and peace to you. Thinking of you.