Today I had my second transplant since the first one failed. I had to go through five days of chemo and a day of radiation. The radiation killed my skin it looks and feels weird. I really really really hope these new cells engraft without any complications. This time they used two separate donors to guarantee engraftment I guess. Let's hope it does.
About a half hour ago I fainted. It was really scary because I was in the middle of throwing up. Thank God my mom was there to call for help. When I regained conscious I didn't really remember anything except for asking my mom for a bucket because I knew I was going to vomit. They're not sure if I had seizure or if when I was vomiting I pressed on a certain nerve.
Hopefully I will stay infection free until my counts recover. So I should be home by mid-May... yup around prom time. But my twin brother is going so I'm going to take pictures for me.
Purpose
- Alyssa
- I've decided to keep a record of my (second) cancer experience for personal and educational purposes. I know there are people out there my age, or maybe younger or older, going through the same thing I am and I thought it would be nice to let them know that there is someone out there that wants to help them and that is also probably crazier than them. It's also an easy way for my friends to see how I'm doing if they can't get in touch with me. I hope you enjoy the results of my chemobrain :) Everyone should remember that what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger... no matter how hard it tries.
7 comments:
Ahhh thats scary! Don't do it again. Kay? =] And this time will be better because your Alyssa Douglass and you don't quit for nothing! I love ya baby and I wanna see you! Keep me updated, we're all waiting to hear news from ya!
Btw you need to see my new hair cut!
<3
i've been reading ur blog everydayy for updates.. tonite was te relay for life at penn state and my mind was solely on you, alyssa i miss u babe and i kno ur gonna kic kthe shit outta shit cuz ur crazy and coo like thattt and wen i get home im gonna make a visit! (unfortunately kelly will probably be dragged along)
ah, ive been reading daily too!! my relay is saturday/sunday! doin it for you loverrrrr!
miss you tonss & hope youre kickin it, cause you're just badass like that. maybe youll get a hotter doctor this time around.. ;) or we can always just dream.
love ya :)
i'm out at my schools relay for life, relaying for you baby!! miss you tons!
hope you're feeling loadddss better.
your amazinq alyssa. such an inspiration. rip alyssa douqlas. qod has you in his qrace ='(
O Alyssa..honestly i wanna cry but im sure you would frown upon that lol.. so after dedicating the past lyk what..hour of my life to your entire blog.. ive come to the conclusion that b4 i come to join u in heaven i will be donating bone marrow..seriously random but honestly girl u hav inspired it. And funny thing is that after reading your blog.. the only thing that i can think about is your sweet sixteen and how my boobs were fallin out of my dress and how u made it so aware to everyoneee that they were haha. You are an inspiration ... plain and simple... and your blog reeks of your strength even amongst the pain. U will always b remembered girl.. know that.. and i do view u as a hero.. ino u never wud hav ever thought that i of all people wud say that lol ily honestly... fly on girly
alyssa you will always be missed.. its true what they say the good die young.. in your case you survived aloooong loooong time... you were a really good friend with a warm heart and very upbeat personality that set you apart from everyone. i hope you're looking down at us from heaven and seeing everyone sending you balloons from down here for your birthday probably saying... you guys are crazy.. but truth be told you'll be getting millions of balloons!
rest in peace alyssa
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