The current state of things…

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Wendy Jo Savage

First I wanted to say something that I have been thinking about for the last few weeks. I talked to Chris and he understands and I hope all of you do too. For as long as I have been posting these blog entries I have been trying to be whimsical and positive in my writing. Basically trying to keep a good tone on things so that my blog entries weren’t so depressing even when the news wasn’t good. Since my health has gotten worse and I’ve started coughing up blood I am finding it more and more difficult just to form thoughts, since it takes all of my effort just to be able to breathe properly these days. So you’re going to notice that starting now I am just putting the information out there. I’m not trying to make it sound like anything more than it is. Just the facts, if you will. Continue reading →

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Quick Update to Quick Update

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Chris Savage

So last night was fun (sarcasm). Poor Wendy was shivering like crazy even though I was sweating (it was pretty warm here yesterday). By evening her typical low-grade fever was no longer what I would call a low-grade fever, having reached 103.8 degrees! As of this morning it is still 101.3 degrees. Not as bad, but still not good. We’re expecting that by this evening it will probably be up in the 103 range again. Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Wendy Jo Savage

Not much to tell. I had my CT scan and some blood work on Friday. No news on the CT scan yet. Not sure when the results will be in. The blood test results came back over the weekend and are very much like you would expect. My red blood counts are low as usual and the tumor marker is elevated. Spent most of the weekend feeling really poorly thanks to running a fever most of time. It spiked up to 102.7 this time. That’s the highest that it’s gone. Usually it doesn’t go too much over 100. I see my doctor later this week so I will try to update again after the doctor visit. By then I should have the results of the CT scan.

Thanks for following along. Wish I had more to tell.

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New Stuff, Fun Stuff, Yuck Stuff

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Wendy Jo Savage

New Stuff…

Had an eye doctor appointment a couple of weeks ago and finally got the call last week that my new glasses were ready to be picked up. (This was the pair where the hubby picked out the frames!) So we drove down to get them and voila…..Aren’t they purty?!

New Glasses!

New Glasses!

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Spoke Too Soon

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Wendy Jo Savage

Well wouldn’t it just figure that I go and post yesterday that the fever seems to be gone for the time being and then…..BAM…..last night it’s back. I started feeling all achy and cold again so I took my temperature and sure enough it was 100.6, low grade to be sure but high enough that it had me feeling sick. But that’s not the best part!

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Quick Update

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Wendy Jo Savage

Due to some changes this week, the hubby said it was probably a good idea for me to post a quick update so here goes. Continue reading →

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Happenings

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Wendy Jo Savage

I was reminded by my darling husband, that it has been awhile since my last update. So without further ado I present to you…..an update. Continue reading →

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A Crossroads

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Wendy Jo Savage

For the last few weeks I have been doing a lot of soul searching. Looking deeply for answers to hard questions. After having the CT scan a month ago I realized it was time for me to choose a path. And I knew once that path was chosen, there would be no turning back. I was at a crossroads and no matter which path I decided to take the road ahead was not going to be easy.
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Cycle 3 Complete

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Wendy Jo Savage

Well I made it to the end of my third cycle of chemotherapy. This week is no different than all the others as far as side effects go. I’ve been struggling all week with nausea as usual, but the new treatment I have been trying is offering limited relief in the sense that it helps me not care as much about being nauseous. Below are a couple of pictures from chemo day. Continue reading →

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Medical Treatment Is Expensive!!!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Chris Savage

Just look at the article I posted back in August of 2013 when Wendy had her surgery. The cost for the hospital room alone, for 2 nights was over $62,000! And that didn’t even include the surgery, anesthesia or anything else they did. That was just the room! Most expensive room rent ever! EVER!
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