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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 10, 2011 - 09:35pm PT
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Crimpie-
I was just out of view to the L. when Mike (Ferretleger) took the picture. That's why I missed the HH in Boulder last week! Hee Hee!!
Just finished Karpkwitz with Zip.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 10, 2011 - 11:49pm PT
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hey there say, susan!!! wonderful news to see all this update...
say, and, nice to hear the share of "symptoms" this can help others, you never know...
three cheers for your new climbing times!!!!
:)
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 12, 2011 - 04:49pm PT
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Hey BDC indeed you and Zip were there to see the first shaky (very shaky) steps. It'll take some time to smooth out the rough edges...I still have neuropathy in my feet, a common side effect of chemo which hopefully will go away over time or at least get less numb! I was so happy to meet you...I love your posts and stories of the ranch.
Sully: we might have just missed each other. I was walking down in Cap right by your parent's house...looked like they missed getting walloped by the flood given the rise they are on...although it looked as if some of the soil banking their foundation was washed away. Was weird...Cap looks so normal until you see so many of the stores are not opened, or those that are have no flooring! Susan
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nita
Social climber
chica from chico. spring days..yeah!
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Apr 12, 2011 - 06:54pm PT
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Miss Susan, have you tried acupuncture for your neuropathy? I hear it helps...Really..
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 12, 2011 - 07:19pm PT
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Miss Susan, have you tried acupuncture for your neuropathy? I hear it helps...Really..
Hey Nita, so I've heard. However prior to chemo I HATED needles and now after six months of non stop (almost) being a human pin cushion I'm avoiding them as much as possible. I am going to ride it out for awhile, see how much better they get over time before jumping in with more stuff...esp. involving needles or ultra bizarre foods and supplements!
Susan
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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Apr 17, 2011 - 03:29pm PT
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Susan, how about an update? Is your strength improving? How is Life?
I was VERY upset that I could not make the party at J Tree. That's (my) life, though. Wanted to see / meet a lot of people.
Let us know how you are.
Paul
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 18, 2011 - 02:03am PT
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Hi Paul, I'm doing pretty well. Scroll up a few posts and I put a picture of my first climb since completing chemo, bald and all (this was at JT.) My strength is "ok", mild to moderate fatigue bothers me from time to time...also mild neuropathy in my toes. I'm focussed on getting "detoxed" from chemo. My post chemo scan was clear and cancer blood markers are all in normal range. My next scan is slated for late summer. Thinking about you alot, hoping that you get connected to some viable options for your pain and getting that tumor mass reversed. Susan
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 18, 2011 - 02:05am PT
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All good news, and let's hope that there's more at the FaceLift in September!
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Daphne
Trad climber
Mill Valley, CA
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Apr 18, 2011 - 02:10am PT
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This is so good to hear! So happy for you and everyone who loves you.
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nita
Social climber
chica from chico. spring days..yeah!
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Apr 18, 2011 - 02:13am PT
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Miss Susan, one more try...
Acupuncture needles do not hurt, and besides neuropathy, it helps with fatigue too...
I personally love the rested relaxed feeling- after a acupuncture session... I highly recommend you give it a try.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 18, 2011 - 05:44pm PT
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Acupuncture needles do not hurt, and besides neuropathy, it helps with fatigue too...
You have me convinced to start checking it out...there are alot of them in Santa Cruz. Thanks for your support,
Susan
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Apr 18, 2011 - 05:46pm PT
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I recommend it as well. It doesn't hurt and you should not feel any discomfort. Good luck with it. It did WONDERS for me two surgeries ago...
c
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 16, 2011 - 03:56pm PT
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Whoo Hoo....6 month post chemo CT scan and blood work: all clean! Next one in 3 months! Don't forget, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, wear teal, save your pink for next month. Susan
Paul, I miss you so much and wish you would have had the same good fortune that I'm currrently having. It hurts that you aren't here, really hurts.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 16, 2011 - 04:12pm PT
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Congrats Susan!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Sep 16, 2011 - 04:44pm PT
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Awesome news!
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Gene
climber
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Sep 16, 2011 - 05:04pm PT
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YeeHawwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 16, 2011 - 06:40pm PT
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Susan, yeah..... always wishing you a **clean bill of health..
See you in YellerPines...
Salud...
nita
Sending out- good thoughts to Ruth...
Saludos..
nita
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Sep 17, 2011 - 12:30pm PT
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Great news, Susan!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 30, 2011 - 02:40pm PT
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Before turning over to my sisters in Pink (Breast Cancer Awareness Month: October) I wanted to do one last plug for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, September and my Teal sisters and supporters.
A wonderful foundation, HERA Foundation for Ovarian Cancer, started by a woman climber, Sean Patrick, supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness and grants by sponsoring several events and products. Their signature events are "Climb 4 LIfe" held in several places every year.
Another great way to support the foundation is purchasing of climbing equipment from sponsoring outfitters. One of my favorites, which people have asked about when they have seen it on my harness is a "HERA biner" which is a Petzl locking biner in teal color engraved with "Climb 4 Life". They are available from Mountain Gear.
Picture of a Climb 4 Life carabiner:
Thanks to all in this climbing community that supported me through a rough patch. Susan
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 24, 2011 - 11:00am PT
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It's official: I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaack......
Almost full circle, have rejoined all my activities since cancer DX and surgery and chemo (completed 6 months ago).
Two of my favorite activities:
climbing (at Facelift 2011)
Mtn. Biking,Moab, October 2011
I haven't dived yet since the whole cancer and chemo thing but that's only because I haven't jumped at the chance just yet of cold water diving. Got an invite to Mexico this winter...I'll jump in the water there!
Thanks ST community....you've kept my spirits up through this whole experience. Hopefully I can give back as much as I've received and I'll never forget. and always find a way to help, those that haven't been as fortunate as I have been in their journeys to wellness.
Susan
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