The journey of Erica Barajas: artist, musician, community organizer, sister, daughter, and wife.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
PET scan #4 coming up
So I'm due for another PET scan on Tuesday and will get the results on September 11. Hopefully it will show that the lymph node in question is the same size or smaller and less active than it was on July 15th when I had my last scan. I'm feeling physically well, with the exception of some neuropathy that feels a lot like carpal tunnel syndrome that I've been experiencing for about a month now. I started a physical training program sponsored by the Livestrong Foundation at the YMCA and have been doing cardio and weight training twice a week. My hair is growing back all over my body and it is a nice visual reminder that my other cells and systems are healing as well. School starts next week and I also expect to be in limbo at work for a month or so while I wait to find out if I'll be selected for the permanent version of the interim position I've been filling since January. We're spending the weekend cooking food to freeze/dry for meals and snacks later this semester when things are busy... tamales, lasagna, muffins, beef jerky, and fruit leather. It's a nice ritual to take care of ourselves in advance like this. I hope the universe will take care of us in the next couple of weeks. I'll make sure to update when we find out the results of my upcoming scan.
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