June 21, 2012

Up early ready to walk.......WOW....IT IS RAINING......THE garden and various other plants really need it.....oh welll...I will walk later today.....right now I am having coffee on the porch and just watching it rain.......love this......

JUne 21, 2012

Great day at church giving our testimony so they can vote us into membership.... We were video taped.......then came back later for a class on family worship...pretty interesting .... .

June 19, 2012

Really hot outside right now.....we are going out to eat with our Small Group from church.....It has been a good day with toxins working out of my system....trying to walk, sweet, and drink lots of water......and of course I cannot forget to take a nap when tired......thank you all so much for all the encouraging words....you make my heart smile....

June 17, 2012

Hello everyone! Happy Fathers' Day! We are off to church this morning...Had three great days after second Chemo.....Feeling great and up ready for a relaxing day with family...love to all....

June 14, 2012

Chemo went very well today....Much better than last time.....I can actually laugh and carry on a conversation..Last time I was laughing and conversing but only in my head....I was really like a zombie......Today Paul and LeighAnne said I am a motor mouth on steroids today....feeling good....I cannot explain how much better this treatment went.....Love to all and going to bed now....

June 13, 2012

It has been a great two weeks since I saw the doctor! I have been feeling good and walking almost everyday for 45 minutes to an hour plus working in the house and yard. This week I attended a class called Look Good Feel Better in Columbia. The American Cancer Society held the class at the Missouri Cancer Association Building. It was amazing! It was all about taking care of yourself, and we were given tips on make-up, wigs, scarves, and more. I think that all six in attendance had a great time. It is always awesome to meet new people and bond so quickly because of cancer stories. The American Cancer Society had some great people working for them.

JUne 6, 2012

This is the third day in a row that I am feeling great! Dr says to walk 6 out of 7 days for at least a half hour and sweat.....Okay? I have been walking the past two days and sweating while walking at a very slow pace......LOL....Feels Great!

June 4, 2012

This has truly been a wonderful day...I feel human again....the drugs seem to be completely out of me and I am focusing again and able to do a lot more things around the house....It feels good....

June 4, 2012

Beautiful Day....sun shining and garden is growing.....lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, and zucchini....Started reading a book called Hood.....so far so good.....

May 31, 2012

Doctor's appointment went very well. Got more meds! LOL! Anyway, my white blood count is down....really down.....very low..... the Dr told me I must stay away from people, rest, and let my body rebuild after the chemo. The body right now needs time to replenish and stock up on white blood cells. I will have my next treatment in 2 weeks. I want to thank you all again for your prayers, flowers, hats, bracelets, visits, food, and notes of encouragement, etc. You all have made my heart happy. It is so good to know that you care and are praying for me. I love you! God is good and is giving me the strength to see this through.....He has put you all here so I can lean on all of you.....Love!

May 30. 2012

Exceptionally great day today......off tomorrow to Columbia to visit the doctor and see how I am doing after my first chemo treatment....should be a great day....I am feeling so much better.....praise God and thank you all for your prayers....

May 29. 2012

Started out as a rough day....then it gradually improved to feeling good again....It was one of the best days yet.....

May 27. 2012

This is such a better morning. I have been up since 6:30 and havent needed a nap. Yet!!! LOL.....the meds are wearing off and I am beginning to function better....Looking forward to this afternoon.....

May 25, 2012

First day after Chemo is going well....the symptoms I have had so far is that I am extremely tired....I am off to bed now and it is 2:47PM......LOL.....I have decided to take the doctors advise and just "listen to my body" ...when you are tired...rest... Good Night All

May 24, 2012

May 24th……First chemotherapy session. Today we arrived in Columbia at 8:00 and left the Missouri Cancer Association around 3:30 this afternoon. 8:00-9:15 we watched a video and was given two folders full of information about chemo treatments. 9:15 Dr. Honeycutt looked over all our tests and records. I was given a physical again looking for signs of change since last week.

May 23, 2012

Tomorrow we drive to Columbia, Missouri. Arriving about 8:00 to take the "Teach" class on Chemo. Then I will see Dr. Honeycutt at 9:15 then off to Chemo. I have been told that the Chemo may be 4 hours. So, sometime in the afternoon, I will arrive back in Macon. Love to all and thank you for all your prayers.

May 22, 2012

Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) is a fast moving cancer and RARE! Because IBC is so fast moving, the doctors have inserted a port-a-cath today, May 22nd and May 24th I will receive my first Chemo treatment. The following was taken from http://ww5.komen.org/​BreastCancer/​TypesofTumors.html#inflammatory What is inflammatory breast cancer? Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare and the most aggressive form of breast cancer. It is called inflammatory breast cancer because its main symptoms are swelling and redness of the breast. Unlike other forms of breast cancer, IBC often lacks a distinct lump or tumor. Instead, cells can grow in sheets that spread through the breast. Unless there is a defined lump, IBC may not be found by a mammogram or ultrasound. If no lump is present, it can be hard to diagnose. Because IBC cells spread easily to other parts of the body, it requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/TypesofTumors.html#inflammatory

The reason for Pritchard's Progress!

Hello Everyone! Paul and I have created Pritchards’ Progress to keep all our loved ones (family and friends) informed on our health issues. Paul has Heart issues with upcoming doctor appointments, and I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer (Inflammatory Breast Cancer). Because of this……..It will not be easy to answer all the phone calls and text messages from our family and friends. There are not enough hours in the day to spend time with everyone on updates and procedures. We love you all so much, and do not want you to worry about us. Also, we do not want to insult anyone! We are praying that you will understand and forgive us if you have found out through FACEBOOK about our health. ******************************​********************** We have been hearing concerns about my condition, upcoming treatments, and surgery, so here is a little update. I went to Dr. Jamie Kauffman on May 1st , who (on that same day) referred me to a clinic in Moberly to have a mammogram and ultrasound. She saved my life. She did not mess around with antibiotics; she knew what to do and sent me that day to get tests. May 9th, we were introduced to my surgeon, Dr. Suppes, who did a biopsy in her office. May 14th We had another appointment with Dr. Suppes to tell us the plan. May 16th, I was schedule for a PET scan and Echo tests. May 18th, We found out I have stage III of IBC from Dr. Honeycutt. She talked with us for over two hours outlining the upcoming months of Chemo-surgery-radiation. We are blessed to have her. May 22nd was set for the port-a-cath surgery with Dr. Suppes May 23rd is set for the bone density tests May 24th will be the first chemo treatment with Dr. Honeycutt. This is probably enough information for now. Please realize that we love you all and will be updating you through this Facebook website! Hugs and love to all!