A couple of weekends ago we were out camping and my leg was really starting to bother me. To the point that on Monday morning I could not weight bear at all on my left side. I maneuvered myself into the bathtub which probably wasn't smart. I have a totally new appreciation for what some people have to struggle with just to maintain personal hygiene.
Turns out a large bone tumor right above me knee (in my femur) finally had enough and wanted to make itself known. My left hip has also been bothering me for awhile, but some tumors in there also wanted to join the pain party. I was very concerned that I would be missing my baby brother Josh's wedding on Thursday (to clarify Josh is Carman's baby brother). But the oncologist said they no longer do 5 treatments for bone pain, but just one. That made me so happy that I wouldn't have to miss out on the wedding.
The day after radiation I already had relief and was walking without a limp.
About Me
- Brenda Odovichuc
- I am a stubborn Ukrainian by blood! I am also a wife, daughter, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. At the age of 31 on August 26, 2008, I was diagnosed with Grade 3 Invasive Ductile Carcinoma (breast cancer)and was upgraded to Stage 4 on Sept 29th. Yes, it was a shock. I had just discovered the lump two weeks prior on August 11th after returning home from a camping trip (a memorable weekend at Buffalo Lake). With my Heavenly Father at my side, I am going to fight and beat the disease of cancer!!! I take great comfort in having a personal relationship with my savior, Jesus Christ, and I know with-out-a-doubt that God has a plan for my life – HE IS FAITHFUL! I invite you to take this journey with me by visiting my blog. Your replies and words of encouragement will be greatly needed in the days, weeks, and months ahead. On this blog I will post our needs as they arise. On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand All Other Ground is Sinking Sand, Brenda Odovichuc
1 comment:
When you said baby brother I had to really think and was wondering how I could be so out of the loop! Haha, I'm glad you clarified that he's Carman's brother! :)
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