My First Blood Transfusion, self-care My Cancer Journey Vlog #20 November 2022

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  • @betsyslat7326
    @betsyslat7326 Год назад +7

    Your smile lights up the screen. Store up those magical beach memories and pull them out as you recover. You are a rockstar!

  • @KS-yp1jl
    @KS-yp1jl Год назад +3

    Poor thing, she looked so happy at the beach 💔😭 I'm so sorry, R.I.P sweet lady 😢

  • @delinquense
    @delinquense Год назад +4

    CA 125 down .... excellent. Keep it going.

  • @marywilliams7176
    @marywilliams7176 Год назад +9

    Maria....You are doing GREAT! Best attitude ever! I have had many blood transfusions over my almost 10 years of treatment. I always LOVE the feeling of receiving blood. Knowing that an angel of a person donated their time and their blood to help all of us....best feeling ever! Keep up the good work! You GOT this! Hugs from Alaska.....Mary

    • @DMHCre8
      @DMHCre8 Год назад +1

      What a beautiful thought!

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад +2

      I definitely have an appreciation for those who make it possible to receive treatment. It was fascinating to learn how they separate various parts of the blood product so recipients get what they need.

  • @deusvult2302
    @deusvult2302 Год назад +3

    I am a stage IV cancer survivor just found your channel. I am praying for you. Keep the spirit which is half the battle!
    🙏🏻🌹

  • @tatumpiano8569
    @tatumpiano8569 Год назад +4

    The first thing I do when I go to youtube is look for your videos, wondering how you're doing. I also had to have a transfusion once and it worked fine to bring my number up. Your trip looked so relaxing. Now that's a good medicine for the spirit and the body! Glad to see that the Gemzar worked! That's the best news of all. Still including you in my Friday night prayer and will never stop...I know I don't know you but you are just the nicest person and I want you to heal and resume your life as it was! Hugs from the big Apple xoxo

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад

      Thank you so much my NY friend! I can only have faith that these treatments will provide me with everything I need to beat this thing. It certainly gave me an appreciation for all of the blood donors who made the treatment possible!

  • @pam164
    @pam164 Год назад +2

    The Sea is so theruptic glad you got there, and great your tumour markers are coming down.

  • @lindylouwilliams8331
    @lindylouwilliams8331 Год назад +2

    The beach is lovely, as you are too. I love your dog too. I hope you get the treatment needed to combat this cancer much love. Linda xx

  • @Georgesmomsu
    @Georgesmomsu Год назад +6

    The ocean always brings me peace. So glad you had a better week. It’s crazy that it’s warmer there than here in the SF Bay Area. Sending love and light your way

  • @wandadavis2468
    @wandadavis2468 Год назад +1

    The beach was beautiful!!! Love and prayers

  • @ElinorRumming
    @ElinorRumming Год назад +2

    Yay about the CA125!
    I'm glad you got out to the beach. ☺️

  • @LorySuzanna
    @LorySuzanna Год назад +2

    So glad you were able to enjoy your trip. The ocean is so peaceful. Prayers your treatment continues to bring your tumor markers down! 🙏🏼

  • @deborahwhitt4363
    @deborahwhitt4363 Год назад +3

    Oh that sunset is beautiful! I love that you were able to get away, you look happy. Bless you Maria

  • @juliej5917
    @juliej5917 Год назад +1

    Wow! That Harley could not be more adorable! Dogs are my Spirit Animal! Maine looked spectacular, especially not filled to the brim with tourists. Glad you got away. Hope your energy comes back with gusto. 🧡💛💚

  • @lananicolas160
    @lananicolas160 Год назад +2

    So happy that you could stay at the ocean, that smile looked good on you

  • @BrosAndSistersWeAreAlmostHome
    @BrosAndSistersWeAreAlmostHome Год назад +2

    With everything you mentioned-paracentesis, potassium level, Hgb level requiring transfusion, plus treatment-I can’t believe you weren’t admitted to the hospital. Remarkable. So happy for you that you are being managed as much as is possible at home. Blessings! I enjoy your articulate, well reasoned and informative videos!

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад +2

      I’m very happy that I wasn’t in the hospital. Being at home is so much better for me. The last time I was in the hospital, I didn’t move around much. I’m still pretty sedentary, however, I certainly move around significantly more at home and I think my body needs that.

  • @shetlandsheep3081
    @shetlandsheep3081 Год назад +1

    The only good CA125 is a dropping CA125 - well done and hang in there - you’re doing great even when you dont feel great 💐💐💐

  • @leeleegirl8612
    @leeleegirl8612 Год назад +1

    Prayers for your healing 🙏 The ocean looks wonderful. Cheers from snowy -15 degree 🇨🇦 🍁

  • @rhondablake3829
    @rhondablake3829 Год назад +1

    I am happy you were able to go to the beach 😃. Thanks for sharing.
    Prayers that changing the medicine will help 🙏🏼

  • @safaridreamer5831
    @safaridreamer5831 Год назад +3

    Looks like you had fun at the beach!! Prayers 🙏🙏that you treatments will make you feel a little better!! ❤️👍🙏🤗

  • @DavidH-ve4fm
    @DavidH-ve4fm Год назад +2

    Congrats on some good news with tumor markers! Your dog is adorable, and I loved watching him run away from the water as it came in.

  • @joannpergakis4183
    @joannpergakis4183 Год назад +1

    I have been on your site every since it popped up
    I am from Massachusetts but have been living in Texas
    Love you you spoke about the beach in Maine I miss it
    I pray for you
    You have a beautiful outlook
    Your new England friend
    You got this

  • @mo-anniemc8227
    @mo-anniemc8227 Год назад +1

    So glad you guys got a way.God always speaks to us through nature.

  • @patsyanne8095
    @patsyanne8095 Год назад +1

    Marker certainly is heading in the right direction. Bet you feel so much stronger with that unit of RBCs. Sending positive thoughts you way. Keep the faith!

  • @frokengron
    @frokengron Год назад +1

    Great that your CA 125 is down Maria~ Yay!! ~ Hope that the blood transfusion will make you feel better too.
    The ocean view from your window looked gorgeous. I have fallen in love with Harley!
    Sending love and hugs from Canada.

  • @karenboouk531
    @karenboouk531 Год назад +1

    Hello lovely lady so glad you were able to get away it looks beautiful your beautiful happy you had some family time let's hope that everything continues going up and in the right direction for you. You a lovely dog you have sending love and hugs from the UK

  • @jennyg4148
    @jennyg4148 Год назад +1

    Continued prayers going up for you!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @kristimartinez7528
    @kristimartinez7528 Год назад +1

    Hello lovely 🥰🌹. I am so happy that you enjoyed yourself. So much love 🙏❤️

  • @cat-annechats5362
    @cat-annechats5362 Год назад +3

    Ocean scenes are gorgeous....along with your dog! Hang in there~ Glad they can help with the draining and blood!

  • @joannpergakis4183
    @joannpergakis4183 Год назад +1

    Love your dog
    I have a small one she is the daughter I never had lol
    Hugs your Way

  • @MarilynMayaMendoza
    @MarilynMayaMendoza Год назад +1

    Hi Maria, it was wonderful seeing you at the beach. I live in Hawaii and the ocean is so calming and healing. I’m praying that the treatments Will restore your Marker numbers and potassium levels. Sending healing vibes. Aloha

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your support! I can’t wait to visit Hawaii. The pictures of the ocean, beaches and area always seems too good to be true. Living there must be wonderful.

  • @DMHCre8
    @DMHCre8 Год назад +4

    Yay! I'm so glad your tumor markers are down! By the way, how is your pain? I didn't catch where you said in Maine you visited, but it looks beautiful. I remember the coastline being mostly rocky. Looks like Harley had a lot of fun too. :) Take care and stay positive. I'm sending up a prayer for you.

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад +1

      We visited Ogunquit Maine. Very nice beach - not rocky at all! Pain relief continues to be a work in progress but the management is getting better. Thank you for asking!

  • @marybeazley7741
    @marybeazley7741 Год назад +1

    Hi Maria..the view from your room was gorgeous I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself, your dog is so sweet, I hope the the blood transfusion peps you up and your not as sleepy, I'm sending you prayers, love and a big hug.....Mary from 🇨🇦 💜💜🦋

  • @Beaver-With-A-Chainsaw
    @Beaver-With-A-Chainsaw Год назад +1

    I love watching you. You are a CLASS ACT with a beautiful smile and heart 🫶

  • @alisalavine1052
    @alisalavine1052 Год назад +2

    I'm so glad the trip was therapeutic for your spirit. The view was EPIC. Makes me miss home in S. California. Even through all your procedures, you still had it in you to smile and laugh. Hang in there, warrior goddess. You've got this.

  • @barbschneider755
    @barbschneider755 Год назад +1

    I’m so happy you had a perfect getaway. I love the water too!

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад

      I definitely didn’t go in the water, as I believe it was about 56°! However, it was gorgeous to look at and hear the waves coming in.

  • @cindys6683
    @cindys6683 Год назад +2

    Your dog is so cute! Glad your cancer marker is heading in the right direction, and that you enjoyed your getaway. Hope you will quickly feel some positive effects from the blood transfusion. Sending love and prayer.

  • @Moopotsmum
    @Moopotsmum Год назад +1

    Hi Maria, thank you for the update, I was wandering how you were getting on.
    Oh my gosh your get away was definitely what the Dr ordered, the view and the ocean looked amazing and I adore Harley, I laughed when he was avoiding the waves 🤣😂.
    I’m so happy your tumour marker is going down and so is your fluid (I won’t attempt to type the name 😂🤣) it’s fantastic news 👍👍. I’m pleased you’re listening to your body and napping when you need to, your body is really going through it at the moment. Keep being positive and smiling , as always sending love from the uk 🇬🇧 xxx

  • @sylviagatterburg5318
    @sylviagatterburg5318 Год назад +1

    So glad you saw the sea with your loved ones, blessings

  • @blancav1873
    @blancav1873 Год назад

    Awww your puppy is so cute! 🥰

  • @myheartisinjapan3184
    @myheartisinjapan3184 Год назад +1

    Maria, I’m so glad your trip was so lovely. How healing the ocean is. I hope this transfusion really gives your system the get-up-and-go it needs. And yayyyyy on those tumor marker drops! That’s cause for celebration. What a view from your room! Thank you for sharing with us. I can’t get away these days as I’m heavily occupied rescuing kitties and fostering. So I really enjoyed your vacation. I’m glad your paracentèsis fluid was also less this time! Stay strong, beautiful lady. You are truly a joy. Love hearing from you. Cheering you on from Pittsburgh PA!

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад +1

      Fostering and rescuing kittens sounds like so much fun. Who doesn’t love a sweet kitty?

    • @myheartisinjapan3184
      @myheartisinjapan3184 Год назад

      @@MyCancerJourneyMaria just sent two tiny kittens I was fostering off to their new home together on Friday evening. It is so rewarding. ❤️

  • @angelab5325
    @angelab5325 Год назад +1

    AMAZING 😻 hand in there kid🙏

  • @Sourav_Debnath
    @Sourav_Debnath Год назад

    You are such a great human being.

  • @kimnixon4969
    @kimnixon4969 Год назад

    Maria, your smile and positivity are just infectious. I have been watching for your update every single day. I am just thrilled to hear that you markers came down. I'll be praying that the blood transfusion brings much needed increase in your energy levels to allow you to do some of the things in life you truly enjoy. Your such a special person and I'm so honored to know you virtually and will continue praying for you! God is good and he has big plans for you. My husband almost passed last October from Covid and I always ended my posts with this. I want to do it for you too. We won our battle and so will you!
    #staystrong #wenevergiveup #godsgotthis

  • @kathyzager9426
    @kathyzager9426 Год назад +1

    Your pup is lovely❤

  • @mjohnson8472
    @mjohnson8472 Год назад

    I had to get a blood transfusion also while on chemo. I felt 10 times better as far as fatigue. Hope that helped you. Good news on the CA-125!! That test always makes me a little anxious.

  • @michelles9897
    @michelles9897 Год назад +1

    💕💕💕

  • @dianawolaver7981
    @dianawolaver7981 Год назад

    Praise God for your total healing now in Jesus name Amen.

  • @sadie4me2
    @sadie4me2 Год назад +1

    🙏♥️

  • @serenadm6619
    @serenadm6619 Год назад +1

    Yay , cancer markers down :) your trip away looked fabulous :) what breed of dog is Harli ?

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад +2

      She’s an English goldendoodle. She barely sheds because she has hair- not fur. Super soft!

    • @serenadm6619
      @serenadm6619 Год назад

      @@MyCancerJourneyMaria she is lovely, yeah, here in England the breeds crossed with poodles are very popular, my daughter is a dog groomer and does many of them :) I just hadn’t seen that one before :) hope you are feeling well this morning, or evening whichever it may be :) Serena

  • @explaincauseidontgetit3294
    @explaincauseidontgetit3294 Год назад

    I’m paying for those numbers to keep moving in the right direction. The ocean looked so relaxing and enjoyable.
    May I ask if you received the covid vaccine? And have you considered medicinal marijuana?

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад

      Thank you so much! I will be working with palliative care, so I feel like I still have options to manage my symptoms. I definitely don’t want to do or take anything that would work against treatments I am already receiving. MA had both medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries.

    • @explaincauseidontgetit3294
      @explaincauseidontgetit3294 Год назад

      @@MyCancerJourneyMaria I’ll watch your latest video!

  • @coressaclark6354
    @coressaclark6354 Год назад

    Low potassium can cause heart failure.

  • @catlove111
    @catlove111 Год назад

    And are you still in pain or you got that under control

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад

      Still working on it but it is getting better with medication management. I’m very jealous of those who have cancer and are pain-free!

    • @catlove111
      @catlove111 Год назад

      @@MyCancerJourneyMaria Me Too! I have to get addicted to these narcotics that's sad

    • @Activities4life
      @Activities4life Год назад

      I don’t feel as though I will get addicted and I think cancer patients have a reduced risk. While I need them to control my pain, I will be more than happy to be without them. Palliative care can also help with other treatments too.

  • @karenboouk531
    @karenboouk531 Год назад +1

    Xxxxxxxx 💞🌹💕💞🌹💕💞🌹💕🇬🇧

  • @delinquense
    @delinquense Год назад +1

    Tell your dog to get their own RUclips channel and stop photobombing yours!

    • @MyCancerJourneyMaria
      @MyCancerJourneyMaria  Год назад

      Haha, but she loves to do it and wants everyone to know how hard she works as my support!

  • @susannechickenmom5621
    @susannechickenmom5621 Год назад +1

    ♥️🙏