"Hi, Everybody! Trisha here! Just wanted you all to know I'm fine!
Big news! I finished my six-week course of chemo and radiation treatments!!!! (for now at least!). My hair has definitely headed for the hills. Turns out I have a beautiful cranium!
The docs will soon do tests and see how they'd like to proceed with more possible treaments. Also, my steroid dose is down to a more manageable level so I'm feeling a bit more *normal*.
So all in all, I am feeling pretty capable and hardy, and my energy is very good! I even spent the whole weekend at a close friend's house in the South Bay Area! Fun was had by all. Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, and comments. I appreciate every one of them very much! Love, Trisha"
p.s. in case you want to read the fine print on my beautiful certificate, it reads, "Patricia Callahan has completed the prescribed course of Radiation Therapy with a high order of proficiency in the Art of being cheerful, outstanding in high courage, tolerant and determined in all orders given. It is recognized by our staff as an Honorable Achievement, and we would like to congratulate you, on a job well done."
JOB WELL DONE!
ReplyDeleteHow was that last treatment? Were you still able to get your plastic cap on? See you tonight!
Glad to hear the good news. Hope the worst is over.
ReplyDeletePatricia! We are SO proud of you. We're getting inquiries and offers of prayers every day and we've loved telling everyone about your amazing sail through radiation and chemo, and they all know what to pray for next. Love, Mom and Dad
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear this news, Patricia! I'm sending big hugs and prayers for continued healing! Hope we can visit one of these days, when you're feeling up to it.
ReplyDeleteTake good care!
xo,
Lisa
The thing is, Trish, that certificate MAY be pre-printed and they MAY have given to other patients, but there's NO WAY, I'm sure, it could apply more perfectly to anyone else than YOU! Talk about cheerful and following orders well! Anyway, I'm so proud of you my buttons are bursting, and also I'm so INSPIRED by you!
ReplyDeletea million love,
your sister Mary
I'm happy you're done with this phase, dear Trish. No one WANTS to get a certificate of achievement in the art of sailing through radiation and chemo treatments, but if you must do it, might as well get appreciated for it. I AM sure you are the most lovable patient there. And how nice you won't be seeing them for a while nor they you :)
ReplyDelete--EMily
You'll be needing a fancy frame for that certificate! So, did they let you keep the face patterning mask? Personally, I loved that look. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHey Ho I hear there's a party going on-yep word travels from coast to coast-would be there but we're here!
ReplyDeleteHope you got some cake-
Maryellen is out with one of her hippy friends who came to NYC this weekend without a place to stay. Guess where she is staying tonight?
Guess which hippy friend it is ?
Guess which card I'm holding?
Guess I'll see you when I'm out there.
Guess what? We love you!
ws
Glad to hear it's going well, Miss Trish! Let's go for the gold!
ReplyDeleteHI Trisha, I am so proud of your courage, and I am so happy that you are doing well. You are in my thoughts, dear one! Hang in there!
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Kathy Trafton
Hi Trisha - Congrats on finishing your treatments! I know it can be challenging. I admire your good humor, cheerfulness and courage. I think of you everyday! Sending good vibes your way. Love, Cillesa
ReplyDeletePatricia,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing your treatments! So glad you're keeping your spirits up. We'll be singing Purcell and Handel for you in just a few weeks, and sure hope you'll be there.
with love from your buddies at CBS,
Margaret