It's been awhile

I know, it's been awhile since I have written anything. But, thankfully, not much is going on with mom. She is slowly recovering and gaining back her strength. She is still getting used to the Arimidex and it's generic, Anastrazole. After a month of not knowing if she would be able to get the lower cost on the generic version, Diplomat came through with a cost of $7.00 a month for the generic. That is a life saver as the other pharmacies that she checked had the drug ranging from $70.00 a month to $370.00 a month! We are hoping that this price sticks and she won't have to worry about the cost going forward.

Mom is going for follow up visits for Dr. Pratt, her surgeon and Dr Bagai, the oncologist this week. Mom had a bone scan last week. This was to check her bone density as one of the side effects of anastrazole is bone density loss. I'll be going to the appointment with Dr. Bagai on Friday.

The Race for The Cure Walk is in 13 days. Mom has been in training doing alot more walking than she has done in the past 5 years. It is so great to see her so enthused to do the walk. I know that the day of the walk will be emotional, but so worth it. Right now, we have 11 team members and this could grow before the actual day of the walk. I'm very proud to say that we have surpassed the goal that I set for the team!! Mom has been out there getting donations from friends and family! Go Pauline's Posse!

3 Generations

I just love this picture. Brynn got her haircut for the first time last week at Alto Capelli Salon. Sue, Mom and I have been getting our haircut by Stephanie for 20 years. Sue and Steph have been friends since Junior High School. Anyways, Mom went to watch Brynn getting her haircut and took pictures as well. She handed the camera to Stephanie to take this wonderful picture of Sue, Brynn and Mom. Mom's hair is coming back (and those of you taking bets on the grey or white will win!) and she is feeling more confident not wearing her hats out to places where she feels comfortable.

Mom is still dealing with the insurance companies and drug companies, but that will be updated for another blog posting.

More Photos from the Cheering Section

Pauline was in her element cheering on the walkers of the 3-Day Susan G. Komen race last Saturday morning. We stood next to a couple from Chicago. The gentleman in the dress is a 60mile man. He was even in a calendar that Susan G. Komen put out for men you walk these walks. He and his wife have been walking in these walks for years for her grandmother who is a 36 year survivor. He usually walks in some sort of costume from Wonder Woman to Lady Gaga. He chose a lovely pink number to be a cheerleader for the Cleveland race. His wife shaved her head in support of her best friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Just watching the looks that he received from the walkers was the best. Pauline loved him! :-) It was great seeing Pauline so enthusiastic!

Cheering on Amy during the 3-Day Walk

Just the picture today. Waiting to get mom's camera to download a few more from the cheering section. 6 weeks until Race for the Cure 5K walk!

Cheering for Walkers

Mom and I were part of the cheering section for walkers in the 3 Day 60 mile Susan G. Komen walk Saturday morning. A participant in the walk, Amy Miller Crandall, and I went to high school together and reconnected on facebook a few years ago. She lost her mother to breast cancer and is doing everything that she can to prevent that from happening to other people. She said that she would add Pauline's name to the list of people that she is walking for. So, mom and I went to see her at one of the cheering section to give her big hugs and lots of encouragement. We were cheering for all of the walkers as they went by us. We met a couple who are part of the staff and they around to all of the walks and cheer, help or walk themselves. The husband was a hoot. I will post pictures after I get them off of Mom's camera. Mom just seemed to really enjoy herself in this situation. She was cheering walkers on, talking to people. She was in her element! I was so proud!