January 25 - 31, 2010
Alisha took this week resting and playing. Both she and Ashley were expressing their creative sides to keep themselves entertained. They used different props to design a stage with spotlights and Alisha performing on her recorder with a trophy on the award stand. Then, they announced that they were the can-can girls, singing and dancing to the famous classical music while shoulder-to-shoulder lifting their legs. The games went on to fetch of various toys and horsie.
The week included art projects of penguine sliding down the large sheet of ice, diving into the fridget water or floating in on a big balloon. It was all laughs and very nice to see Alisha more lively and energetic than ever since her illness; however, the chemo will continue next Tuesday for two grueling months.
Alisha continues to show her interest in cooking and does not get bored of the Food Network. She also cheered on for both Roger Federer and Andy Murray while watching the Australian Open. Her goal as she recovers is to start tennis lessons.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Mouth Sores
January 18 - 24, 2010
One of the many common side effects of the chemotherapy drug, methotrexate is mouth sores. With an increase of 50 mg every 10 days for 5 weeks, Alisha has not shown any signs of mouth sores (knock on wood). Both of the oncologists who attended to her this week were amazed she has gone through this phase of the treatment, unscathed! We still think it's a miracle that Alisha has endured so much and look the way she does.
This is; however, the calm before the storm where all sorts of heavy chemotherapy drugs will be administered the next two months. Sometimes, you wonder if all these drugs are necessary and how you would cope with the long-term side effects including developmental delays, cognitive set backs and physical handicaps that go hand-in-hand with chemotherapy.
Surveys have concluded that if oncologists and/or their loved ones were diagnosed with cancer, would they go through "conventional" protocols? Ironically, at least 80% of the oncologist surveyed responded no, they would not receive conventional cancer treatment. One begins to wonder how much faith one should put in the current medical system. Is it profit driven? I'm sure the truth is loud and clear (check out the article below)!
http://alternativecancer.us/conventional.htm
One of the many common side effects of the chemotherapy drug, methotrexate is mouth sores. With an increase of 50 mg every 10 days for 5 weeks, Alisha has not shown any signs of mouth sores (knock on wood). Both of the oncologists who attended to her this week were amazed she has gone through this phase of the treatment, unscathed! We still think it's a miracle that Alisha has endured so much and look the way she does.
This is; however, the calm before the storm where all sorts of heavy chemotherapy drugs will be administered the next two months. Sometimes, you wonder if all these drugs are necessary and how you would cope with the long-term side effects including developmental delays, cognitive set backs and physical handicaps that go hand-in-hand with chemotherapy.
Surveys have concluded that if oncologists and/or their loved ones were diagnosed with cancer, would they go through "conventional" protocols? Ironically, at least 80% of the oncologist surveyed responded no, they would not receive conventional cancer treatment. One begins to wonder how much faith one should put in the current medical system. Is it profit driven? I'm sure the truth is loud and clear (check out the article below)!
http://alternativecancer.us/conventional.htm
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Snow Day
January 11 - 17, 2010
Snow Day at the community has been an annual event since 2005. The girls love to play in snow although they do not have adequate snow gears to assist with the snow ball and snowman building process. Nonetheless, they still find ways to take advantage of the temporary snow made possible by the sponsors in the community.
Alisha's new found passion is playing with the games on her pink Nintendo DS. Her very first game is "Cooking Mama", which confirms her interest in all aspects of the culinary world. She's so glued to her only game on the Nintendo DS that she would readily agree to do anything necessary to continue with her food preparation electronically.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Christmas Toys
January 4 - 10, 2010Happy New Year to everyone! Alisha couldn't wait to finish building her SpongBob Squarepants Legos. She loved all the little, different and intricate pieces which allow movements to the characters and Bikini Bottom.
School resumed and Alisha started reading about Leonardo Da Vinci's inventions, drawings, scientific discoveries, etc. She is amazed at all of his accomplishments! Additionally, she was able to use her Christmas present, a globe, as a study
aide for school. Alisha enjoys talking about all the different cities, states and countries in the world. She points out destinations of interest such as the Eiffel Tower in France, Big Ben in England, leaning tower of Pisa in Italy, Great Wall of China in Xi'an, etc. Her fascination with the Food Network (Channel 56) continues and she often comments about her wish to taste the foods prepared and presented by the chefs. Her Day 29 procedure this Thursday went well although the sharp stomach pains sometimes wakes her up at night.
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