Tanya's Cancer Blog
March 9, 2007
(if you look closely you can see my scar that I proudly strutted around with)
Hi everyone,
I had a hard time logging on for the past few days…Jill says she’s had a little bit of trouble with the site. Some day when I’m filthy rich (or at least have 10 extra bucks) I will be sending her a very large donation! We should all take the time to give her a great big cyber-hug for everything she’s done here!
Anyway, the biopsy was so much easier than I thought. Once again, incompetent nurses trying to find iv veins was the worst part. Fortunately she gave up after two tries and had someone else do it. They gave me a combo of valium and morphine right before the biopsy, so I was nearly asleep on the table. I remember the doctor touching my back with what felt like his finger and asking me if I could feel it. Nope. Not even when I heard the click of the biopsy gun taking a chunk of the noodle! I spat up blood a few times afterwards, but no other problems really…just a little sore.
So they think it’s probably inflammation from an infection, but couldn’t be sure so they sent it to pathology. Hopefully monday I’ll know!
Other health news…my CA-125 came back at 15. Very good, but I’d like to see it at 4! I also FINALLY saw the results from my hormone tests, and guess what, I don’t have any! Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are all low, so I’ll start my natural hrt next week. Other fun results, my cholesterol has gone up, so now I need to think about that.
Mexico was a blast… we pretty much just sat on our balcony and listened to the ocean. (ok, alcohol was involved) I practiced my spanish a bit, Irvin is happy about that…especially helpful when I had to find something for a gringa sunburn!
The other night my mom and I had a girls night and dyed our hair. Yes, I have hair! Ok, not much, but enough for now. I actually really like it and may do it again…but maybe I should wait until after the job interviews, huh?
Can’t figure out why this is sideways after I upload it…just turn your head! ; – )
11.07.06 
Thanks for your support - 
Yea! So glad it went well. Mexico sounds like fun. Wish I liked wine – there are times I could use it. :) Anyway, I’m so thankful the biopsy went well. Do post a picture of all of you on the balcony or of the ocean.
Hugs!
Love the hair color :). Glad you had a great time, and you look adorable in that bathing suit.
You certainly do look fantastic in that bathing suit! And the ocean – sigh – it looks fantastic. I’m so glad you got to go. Your hair is cute that color.
Hugs!
Tanya – Thanks for the nice comment. It means a lot to me. Your hair looks GREAT! I LOVE the pink.
Just to cute!
Sherri