Thank you for your encouraging words and prayers last week. They were truly felt and heard! I received some medication for my cough from the ENT doctor, and it has almost gone away. I am so excited to get some real sleep and not be bothered by the constant coughing. We still don’t know the cause of the cough, but at least it is under control for now.
I don’t have to go back to the pulmonologist anymore because he doesn’t believe my cough is lung related. He wants me to continue with the ENT doctor and follow his treatment along with Dr. Aggarwal. He also decided not to do the asthma test because he was pretty sure that wasn’t my problem.
The ENT doctor ordered an MRI of my throat, which I had today. It went very well, and I think they’re looking at my vocal cords, larnyx, nerves, thyroid, etc. to see if anything has been affected by cancer or chemo. My follow up appointment to hear the report if May 16.
I started back on Herceptin chemo yesterday, which was actually a relief. Dr. Aggarwal was nervous about holding this off for 4 weeks, so she decided to get it started again. I’m going to have this treatment every three weeks, so that’s a lot more manageable schedule than weekly treatments! This is the same treatment that I had last year, and my body seems to tolerate it very well. I’ve had no side effects that I know of, and it is pretty simple and quick to receive. From what I can tell, this might be the treatment I’m on for the rest of my life unless cancer shows up again. Then, they would switch to an aggressive chemo or add something to what I already get. The doctor said that breast cancer could come back anywhere in my body, so she’ll be watching to see what happens. For now, though, I’m feeling great and don’t have any active cancer that we can find. Friends….this is reason to be THANKFUL and praise God! I’m grateful for each new day and the chance to be here longer with my family and friends, and having days that I’m not sick or feeling terrible are a true blessing.
Do I sound like a different person than I was last week? My emotions run up and down on a pretty regular basis, and last week was a down week. I know it is important to stay positive through this battle, and I really believe that God gives me strength when I don’t have enough of my own to keep going.
Thanks for your never-ending prayers.
Sandy
Hi Sandy! Just wanted to tell you I love you and think and pray for you everyday! I’m so glad you are feeling better this week. I’m sure you are happy that Whitney is home as well. When I was with Whitney Saturday night, she reminded me so much of you.
Love you! Mandy
Hi there Sandy, Hey I need a sip of that cough medicine. I have had a sore throat and nagging cough myself. I can’t shake it. The stuff the doc gave me isn’t working. Just wanted you to know that I think of you often and am praying for you and your family. I love you girl. Keep smiling that beautiful smile. You are such a blessing and encouragement to me. I love you so much…… and yeah…HE LOVES YOU SO MUCH TOO. (OUR AWESOME LORD JESUS)
Hi Sandy,
Your report sounds much better this week and we are so THANKFUL for that. I am proud that you have such a greatprospective on your condition and we know how much God loves you. I remember you in my prayers every day and we love you too. Hopefully you will have a great summer ahead with your family and with the wedding plans. Love ya, Aunt Bev
Sandy,
Its good to hear that you are having a better week. I’m glad they found something to help with your cough. I know its hard to get a good nights sleep when you wake up coughing. Always remember that we are praying for you daily.
Love you,
Linda
Thanks for your thoughts and encouragement this week. My prayer is that God will return blessings to you because you’ve been such a prayer warrior for me.
Sandy,
Just wanted you to know that we are thinking and praying for you.
I will extol the Lord at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips. Psalm 34:1
Thank you heavenly Father for providing Sandy with just what she needs – strength for day, hope for the week, and grace for a lifetime. Thank you for your love reflected through her friends and family. Amen
Sandy,
What a blessing you are to us here at work! You are in my thoughts and prays.
Love, Holly
Thank You, God, for the relief from the cough. Thank You for more peaceful, restful times. I praise You for the wonderful testimony you are creating in Sandy and the opportunities that will come her way to share You with those going through similar circumstances. Thank You for the comfort you give so that we can pass the same comfort to others that need it so desperately. Amen
It has been a blessing to hear from all of you. I’m constantly amazed (and humbled) at how God chooses to use me through this illness. All the honor and praise goes to Him.
Hi Sandy, I have always had a nagging cough and it was just shrugged off from both my doctor and allergy doctor. It always came on me at night. I was listening to a Ft. Wayne allergist talking on WBCL and she talked of having an asthmatic cough but not having any other asthma symptoms. When I asked my allergy Dr., Dr. Peter Rothman, of Ft. Wayne he said, “Yes it is possible”. So I have been on an Advair inhaler every since and no more nighttime cough. Just wanted to tell you my story. They did not even do an asthma tests. I have been seeing Dr. Rothman for 15 years now and gotten allergy shots all this time. It was good to get rid of the cough at night. It is terrible not to be able to get a good nights sleep! Am praying for you.
Dear Sandy,
I pray for you often and ask God to give you the peace I’ve found through this battle (that is, most days!!!). Dr. Aggerwal is great and she is very aggressive. Give me a call when you’re ready to have lunch or dinner. I know how busy things can get.
Luv,
Sally