Friday, July 30, 2010

All's Clear on the Western Front

 Here's hopin'

At least that's what it looks like for now. Fingers crossed! But I won't have to see the inside of a doctor's office again until November.

Oh, and if (heaven forbid) you ever have to go through it, here's a little secret they don't tell you about chemotherapy. They warn you that it may cause loss of hair and loosening or loss of fingernails. The hair loss starts within about 2 weeks. The fingernails take several months. I haven't lost mine (touch wood). That would be much more traumatic for me than the hair. But I am seeing some of those effects, kind of like I hit a couple of my fingernails with a hammer. I'll just keep them short until that grows out.

Anyway, back to the story at hand (so to speak). Woot woot!!!!

Happy weekend!

51 comments:

Lisette M said...

Wonderful Ann!

Claire S. said...

Good news Ann !

Angela said...

Fabulous news! Hoping that everything stays all clear!

amber said...

Excellent news!!

Rhoto said...

;) ;) ;)
<3 and a soft hug,
Rhonda in Montreal (PR)

Carolyn (cmarie12) said...

This is wonderful news I am very happy for you!

KoLa RoTh said...

Great News! Ecstatic for you. Found your blog about 3 months ago. Ironically, my mom was diagnosed at that time. I share all of your tips with her. Thanks for sharing.

Eileen said...

They also don't tell you about dental issues that occur down the road.....still a small price to pay for being well.

Lisa said...

Fantastic news I really hope you kicked it's butt for good.

MushyWear said...

I rejoice with you! So good to hear this news.

kt said...

Wonderful news, keep my fingers crossed for you!

Ann's Fashion Studio said...

I'm so happy for you. This is wonderful news :)

Nancy said...

Hot Dog! Fantastic news, Ann.

knitmachinequeen (KMQ) said...

Hooray for you. I hope that your health continues to spike off the radar. I didn't have chemo but was not prepared for the side effects of radiation. My fingernails are still lifting away from my nail bed but at least I'm still here and alive. I wish you all the best and now I have to go polish my nails so no one knows what's going on with them!

Shannon said...

You powered through everything like a champ! I am so pleased to hear that you are off the doctor merry-go-round until November!!

P.S. I love your profile picture - you look strong and powerful!

Leslie V said...

I read your blog alot and look on your fabric website as well. Never made any comments. But today, I must say God bless you I admire your courage thru this whole ordeal.

Pixie said...

woot woot indeed!!

CarlaF-in Atlanta said...

Weeeehhheee Doggie!! Wonderful news :) What a way to start the weekend.

Kathy said...

Awesome news!!

Anonymous said...

Yippie! I am so happy for you Ann.

BetsyV said...

Good news and we're all very glad to hear it!

NancyDaQ said...

Woo hoo! Congrats on the clean bill, now and forever!!

meredithp said...

Yay!

Elaray said...

"Woot woot" says it all!

Gigi said...

Yay, Ann, I am doing the Snoopy dance!

Dana said...

Now the real fun begins...life as it used to be only the stress isn't nearly as stressful because you've already faced the dragon and won!!

Rhoda K said...

Ditto all the above!! Good for you - great feeling!

Susan said...

Life is good!

Lori said...

Fantastic news.

Lilian said...

Good for you !!!
I'm so glad you're at this stage now. You are a real fighter and a true inspiration.

Bunny said...

Wonderful news and I am so glad for you.

A Sewn Wardrobe said...

That is so great. I'm so happy and relieved for you. Just in time to enjoy a lovely fall in New England stress free!

Kathy said...

Great news Ann!!

ClaireOKC said...

Wonderful to hear this great news!

Bonnie D. said...

Wonderful news!

a little sewing on the side said...

congratulations on reaching this milestone!

gwensews said...

Continued blessings and best wishes.

Belly said...

Congrats, Ann!

Rose said...

Woot! Woot! I'll join the chorus. This is great news, Ann.

fiberchick said...

Congratulations! Your philosophical (not to mention sartorial) style throughout the last months was truly inspiring. Glad all the bad stuff is past tense...

JustGail said...

Wonderful news! About no doctors until November, not the nails that is. I've never heard about the nails, only about hair and being sick.

Ann's Fashion Studio said...

..btw...love your new avatar!

Is that a Jalie pattern?? fabric??

Handmade said...

unreal orange peel!

Vicki said...

Yay!!

Beth said...

Great News, I will keep praying for continued blessings.

Rosy said...

Congratulations! Wonderful news!

Janet said...

Great news!

rosemarie said...

Congrats on the great news!

Enlighten Your Life said...

You might try taking diatomaceous earth to help with the fingernail and hair loss. It's a great detox agent and really does keep hair and nails strong and growing. I take it 3x a day and my hair is getting thicker and growing in my natural color and not gray! It doesn't taste bad and is quite good for your boyd.

sewingmama said...

God Bless You. You have been a real inspiration during your fight with cancer. I know that your positive attitude and gracious approach to the fight is what I most admire.

Cennetta said...

Thank God.