Monday, July 19, 2010

BALD AGAIN!

Hi all!
I received my latest chemo last Tuesday and have just begun to feel like myself again.
That was the second dose three weeks apart, and my hair is mostly gone. I was just beginning to feel like it had a little style, too!

I will be getting 3 more doses of the adriamycin, each 3 weeks apart. My next one is scheduled for 8/3. I will also get Melphalan which will be harsher on my immune system. I will need to avoid big crowds and sick people.(Again!)

Aside from that, I am officially retired from the Health Dept as of July 1st. This coming Thursday the staff has invited me back for a farewell reception. This has been the most caring group of people I have worked with. In addition to cards and flowers and prayers, this group donated almost 10 weeks of leave time so I could continue to get paid. I am overwhelmed with the generosity and kindness that has been shown to me. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart! I wish their was someway to repay you. Please know that I will remember you all with much gratitude!

Tom promises to update 'The Shore Thing' blog including lots of pictures, this week, so stay tuned...
Til next time. :-) Bets

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Betsy,
I am still keeping you in my prayers.

Jennifer RaVell

Anonymous said...

Haven't I heard "bald is beautiful"
Keeping you all in my prayers.
Diane Filo

Anonymous said...

Hi Tom and Betsy, glad to here you're on the road to recovery! It can only get better. :-) Best Regards, Chris K
roadtoad@spatula.com