Post #57: Hangin' in there!

Dear Anita Fans,

Just got off the phone with Anita who is resting in bed at the moment (1:45 p.m. California time). She is still experiencing the shortness of breath, but all in all is doing better post-treatment this time around than she did after the the second round.

Yesterday, although "teetery-legged" as she puts it, she went out to get her nails done and then went to a local Thai restaurant for some soup and a luncheon special. She also was able to have some visitors over as well. Her stamina is amazing.

This morning she woke up bright and early determined to mop the kitchen floor, which she did, cleaned the counters, and went outside with Tristan for their morning toss-and-fetch games on the grass! But - big surprise - that really wore her out! She then managed to watch some news, check her emails and finally went to bed for a well-deserved nap. Her spirit and determination to DO is really inspiring!

She has not yet been scheduled for her follow-up cat scan, so she will be contacting the oncologist regarding when that's going to happen. She is not exactly bubbling over with enthusiasm to call his offices. And given past history, not surprising. Getting through those staff receptionists has always required a major effort in diplomatic relations and guerilla tactics when necessary!

But she is in an upbeat and positive mood which is great. Tomorrow will mark one week since the most recent Rituxan treatment and based on past history she knows that next week she is going to be feeling better! We are all rooting for that! As some dear friends say frequently to her: "You go girl!!"

Melissa