Of course I'm going to make it!

Hi all,

Been doing pretty well lately. I did a nice 50 mile ride with a friend this morning and am feeling pretty good, although my legs did feel pretty tired by the end of it. I am unbelievably slow on hills. Mind you, this is my best week. The only weirdness I can complain about these days is some tenderness under my fingernails. My fingers are a bit red under the nail in the center of the nail. I think this is a side effect of the Taxotere chemotherapy and I just hope that I don't end up losing my fingernails because really... how gross is that? I'll report this to my oncologist next week and see what he says. I still have my night sweats almost every night but who knows what that's from... I'll have to mention that as well. It is so weird to wake up with a super sweaty head and I don't even have any hair!

I had contemplated snowboarding this weekend (they got a real dumping at Mammoth where I have my VIP pass that I'm going to be pressed to use) but when I mentioned to the nurse, she poopooed the idea as I still have low platelets. She said that if I fell and bruised myself badly, that I could bleed internally and never know. No fun!

My genetic testing is setup for November 2. I'll be getting my surgery scheduled next week.

My girlfriend Jen, from British Columbia is coming to stay for my next chemo treatment this Thursday. Looking forward to seeing her!

Oh... and to explain the title of my blog... when I was getting my Herceptin IV treatment this past week, this lady took an interest in me (she liked my hat) and when she was talking to me, she said "You're going to make it". Can I tell you what a bummer it is to hear that? I mean, I never (or almost never) think of NOT making it. Of course I'm going to live to ninety something or beyond like my Bubby Edna (who is alive and well at 92). I hate it when people say things that make me think... "geez, you mean there is a possibility that I won't make it?". Anyhoo, a short rant to end off my blog. This is what blogs are for... right?

Thanks to everyone for your calls, emails, Facebook messages/comments and ongoing positive thoughts. They all matter to me.

Mo