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Monday, July 6, 2015

Decision to Tell All


Well... Maybe not all... Just enough...

I really feel that my friends need to know what was going on when I said I was not feeling good.

For the past month or so, I have been having health problems... Some weren't so much health problems as they were treatment problems.

I was diagnosed with cancer in my left breast. I am not going to let this get me down!

I had my first chemotherapy a week ago, last Friday. After that, I was feeling a bit rocky.  I had my first immune booster shot last Monday.  The side effects are worse than the disease.

I felt fine until the doctors started trying to fix what ails me.  I won't go into the side effects, but they aren't fun.

I am going to keep on, keeping on, as they say... Who are "they" anyway?

I am going to keep doing the daily blog, but if I miss once in a while, I hope that you will understand.

I tried to talk Tessie into taking over, but I hesitate to do so.  She will probably not let me have it back and who knows what she will type?

Typing from the top of a pogo stick is haphazard at best...

I don't intend to turn this into a medical blog.  It will still be about minis. Maybe once in a while I will add a "doing fine" just to let you know.

This is all I am going to say on the subject for now.  Back to the regularly scheduled programing tomorrow.  As soon as I stop typing, I am going to attempt the take the pogo stick away from Tessie! 

See you tomorrow... Lots of minis!

36 comments:

Mary Ellen said...

I read and enjoy your blog. Your minis are amazing! Just wanted to say you have the right attitude and feel better very soon!!! MaryEllen

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing. I always look forward to your blog posts! My husband underwent chemo 6 years ago, and while 'it gets easier after the first round' isn't exactly accurate, you DO eventually learn how you're going to react to the side effects and how to make them less horrible. Take full advantage of the good days, and don't push yourself on the bad ones. We're here rooting for you!

Elaine

Wendy Luane Barber said...

So sorry to hear this. Sending hugs, goddess vibes and prayers your way. You've got this. So many are behind you 100%. My mom is a 30 year survivor and there have been many advances since then.

Sandra said...

Just wanted to let you know that you will be in my thoughts. Such a horrible disease, but am sure you won't let it get in the way of Tessie's demands lol. Mini hugs x

Petra1945 said...

Thank you for telling us... I'm not going to bombard you with comments or start asking for regular medical bulletins, but I hope you'll do a bit of sharing, just now and again. I'm so damn sorry about this!
Pernille.

Elga said...

Oh Casey! So sorry to hear this news, but glad that you have such a positive attitude...good on you! I pray that the treatment won't be too hectic on your body and that you will recover quickly from this. Lots of hugs from me

Dollhouselady's Blog said...

Praying for you my friend.....

Robin said...

Will be thinking of you xx

azteclady said...

You have always been such a generous person--and you are also a brave one!

We will be keeping you (and your family) in our thoughts here, chez aztec.




PS I'm sure I'm not the only one who will appreciate those health updates.

Cara said...

Oh Casey! I am so sorry to hear this. Just know that there will be tons of folks that you've delighted through these years pulling for you. Sending prayers/good thoughts/positive vibes your way. Yes, please keep us in the loop as much as you feel comfortable. I sincerely hope they can manage the side effects for you.

chapchap73 said...

Dear Casey, I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping the doctors can find something to keep the icky feelings far away. Hugs, Sarah

karen said...

Be safe and get well. Attitude is everything.

Susan@minicrochetmad said...

Oh Casey, not the best news but your attitude doesn't surprise. Go girl. I did wonder a little as you've sounded unlike your usual self. Thanks for letting us know so we can hold you in thoughts and prayers. Please don't let Tessie harrass you too much, entice her into something lockable and enjoy the silence ;)

Karin Corbin said...

Keep up the "good fight". We are all of course very sorry to hear such news about our very dear internet friend.

Debbie said...

Casey, All your friends in the Blogosphere wish you well. Put on your Hob nail boots and kick the Cancers arse.. Love to you and yours xxx

Unknown said...

Will add you to my prayers for a full remission and recovery!

12Create said...

Good attitude Casey and I think it is a good thing you have shared your story. As far as the blog just keep on keeping on but only when you feel up to it. Your health comes first. My thoughts are with you. Hugs to you and your family.

Sarah Sequins said...

Casey, thank you for letting us know what's going on. I'm sorry you're going through this! You are one of my absolute favorite bloggers, and if I lived in Arizona, I would want to be your best friend and invite you over to play with dolls and beads. I hope the doctors get those side effects under control soon. *Hugs.*

Unknown said...

Prayers said that they can kick this cancer out the door! I am glad that you told us. Please keep us informed. No one will complain (and if they do...it is their problem) We do care.

mcddiss said...

espero que el tratamiento haga su efecto con los menores efectos secundarios ,aunque eso es complicado , no dejes que Tessie tome el mando , sino estamos todos perdidos ,desde aqui te mando todo mi apoyo y cariño

besitos

Mari

Unknown said...

Casey, I went through breast cancer several years ago and yes some of the "fixes" were worse than the chemo. I found your blog and minis while recuperating. Best thing that ever could have happened. I have loved following you and Tessie,Spike, Zar and all the rest! Take care of yourself, protein smoothies and fruit Popsicles were my best friends through out it all. Give them a try, the smoothies kept me going when nothing else would stay down and the Popsicles helped with the dry mouth. My thoughts and prayers and going out to you. Shelly

Lisains said...

Sending you tons of positive and happy thoughts!!! You are amazing to me! I have a ton of respect for you with the minis Now my respect has grown 10 times. I admire you very much u are an amazing person. Please don't blog when u don't feel well, all of us out here understand and all of us are sending prayers your way

shaairah said...

I'm sorry to hear you're ill but glad you have the right attitude - get well soon!!!

Giac said...

Hello Casey,
I am sorry to hear that you have to go through this ordeal. You are in my thoughts and prayers my friend. I am glad to see you fighting and not giving in. Go Casey!!!
Big hug,
Giac

Linda S. said...

Praying for you!

Daydreamer said...

I hope you will make a speedy recovery and feel better soon! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Don't worry about missed blog days.... it's your recovery that matters! Maybe it is Summer Re-run Season anyway! Take care of yourself!

otterine said...

I am so sorry to hear this news. Sending you all my best for a speedy recovery. Take care!

Megan Schetsche said...

You come first Casey. I am living through a similar experience. When I first knew that I was going to hospital for a while, I wrote several weeks' worth of blog posts in advance so that I would not be missed. I thought that after surgery and the horrors of treatment I would be able to use my blog to get my life back on track. I love blogging about the things I make in my studio. It did not work out that way. Blogging became a mountain ahead of me all the time and I left a series of projects hanging in the air. I thought my readers would drift off and send me hate mail for keeping them in suspense. But the amazing thing is the continued support and messages from my regular readers. Everyone is encouraging me to take time out and get better. They actually make me believe that it's going to happen soon.
You just do what you feel like doing on any given day. We will be here to cheer when we see a new post!

e_musings said...

Hugs from Dallas! If you can deal with your mini menagerie, you can deal with this! There are so many people thinking good thoughts for you, Casey!

Unknown said...

Casey, I am sorry t hear this news. You are in my thoughts and prayers wishing for a speedy recovery. We will be behind you all the way. Just know that you have many who admire and love you. You take time for yourself and we will all be here for you. You come first, take care of yourself first.

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing your health challenge with us, Casey. Take all the time you need to look after yourself. We will still be here cheering you on whenever you feel like talking and sharing whatever you feel like sharing. :)

Mieke Miniatuur said...

Casey, sorry to read your bad news. I hope that you will be fine. Good luck with all the treatments. Hope that the blogging gives you distraction. I'll be thinking of you.

elizabeth s said...

What a MENACE cancer is! I can imagine how you must be feeling right now Casey as this is going to be a real test of faith and endurance for you. I am so sorry that you are having to experience this but I do know that your frame of mind has just as much healing power in it as the drug treatments do. I will be praying for your complete recovery just as the others have expressed to you. And may God bless you and keep you strong.

De said...

Very sorry to hear about this, Casey, but very glad to read your positive attitude about beating the cancer. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
De

petitemoonbeams.blogspot.com said...

As a 20-year Survivor, I am with you all the way. Someone wrote about popsicles and smoothies. I ate popsicles all the time! I didn't know about smoothies but did get sherbet down. The side effects are most brutal. But you are a strong lady with a very united and caring family. I am praying for a good recovery. I did find that soft music helped me to relax during and after treatments. I had my earphones and was even able to doze. Kick its butt!!!!

Claudia said...

I'm late getting this news, but know that I am praying for you, Casey. And I absolutely know you'll beat this. We're all sending you prayers and love and healing energy.

xo
Claudia