Living with pain

As I am trying to recover from the WBR and the arm radiation, mostly by resting, I do live with constant pain. I mean, the fentanyl patch takes the worst of it away, but I do take every 4 or 5 hours for the arm and shoulder pain. I keep heat on my right shoulder and back but the front of my right shoulder, my bicep, forearm, and sometimes my right wrist hurt, so I keep heat on that, too. I guess the idea is to be comfortable, so I try to domthat as much as possible.

In the meantime, dad has taken over some duties tom take Ed on outings. Eddie is at swim swimming lessons now. I have said it before and will say it again - thank goodness for family!

I just wish I wouldn't tense up ny right shoulder. Not sure why. Well, anxiety, I guess. But I should concentrate on rest nd recuperation now, then worry about the anxiety later.

I plan to ask Dr. K not to start any heavy duty chemo for four to six weeks. I want to gain strength first. I will just do Herceptin and Zometa for two more cycles and then see whatnis next. I have Herxeptin this Friday. Hopefully that will keep things under control for now.

I continue to be thankfulmfor everyone's support! Thank you!