update on my progress

[ElaineM]

Happy New Year Pam. Thanks for checking in with an update.
First of all you are entitled to feel tired. You have been through alot and you have expected alot from your body recently. I would suggest you increase your activity level little by little. Please don't try to do it all at once. Your body will let you know what it is willing to do.
I had a hip replacement after an accident in 2005, so I know orthopedic stuff takes awhile to heal. If the hematoma doesn't resolve by itself the docs might be able to drain it later if it bothers you.
I am glad your scans are sort of stable. The increase in the tumor markers might mean things can get worse in the future, so I am glad your oncologist is suggesting adding something a little stronger. You might want to ask Sheila more about her Halavan experience, but she seems very happy with her progress so far.
Take good care of yourself. I wish you peace, better health and happiness in 2011 and beyond.