My First Blood Transfusion, self-care My Cancer Journey Vlog #20 November 2022

[@KS-yp1jl]

Poor thing, she looked so happy at the beach 💔😭 I'm so sorry, R.I.P sweet lady 😢

[@betsyslat7326]

Your smile lights up the screen. Store up those magical beach memories and pull them out as you recover. You are a rockstar!

[@delinquense]

CA 125 down .... excellent. Keep it going.

[@deusvult2302]

I am a stage IV cancer survivor just found your channel. I am praying for you. Keep the spirit which is half the battle! 🙏🏻🌹

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Congratulations on your recovery, thanks awesome!

[@marywilliams7176]

Maria....You are doing GREAT! Best attitude ever! I have had many blood transfusions over my almost 10 years of treatment. I always LOVE the feeling of receiving blood. Knowing that an angel of a person donated their time and their blood to help all of us....best feeling ever! Keep up the good work! You GOT this! Hugs from Alaska.....Mary

[@DMHCre8]

What a beautiful thought!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I definitely have an appreciation for those who make it possible to receive treatment. It was fascinating to learn how they separate various parts of the blood product so recipients get what they need.

[@ElinorRumming]

Yay about the CA125! I'm glad you got out to the beach. ☺️

[@pam164]

The Sea is so theruptic glad you got there, and great your tumour markers are coming down.

[@tatumpiano8569]

The first thing I do when I go to youtube is look for your videos, wondering how you're doing. I also had to have a transfusion once and it worked fine to bring my number up. Your trip looked so relaxing. Now that's a good medicine for the spirit and the body! Glad to see that the Gemzar worked! That's the best news of all. Still including you in my Friday night prayer and will never stop...I know I don't know you but you are just the nicest person and I want you to heal and resume your life as it was! Hugs from the big Apple xoxo

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much my NY friend! I can only have faith that these treatments will provide me with everything I need to beat this thing. It certainly gave me an appreciation for all of the blood donors who made the treatment possible!

[@lananicolas160]

So happy that you could stay at the ocean, that smile looked good on you

[@wandadavis2468]

The beach was beautiful!!! Love and prayers

[@lindylouwilliams8331]

The beach is lovely, as you are too. I love your dog too. I hope you get the treatment needed to combat this cancer much love. Linda xx

[@LorySuzanna]

So glad you were able to enjoy your trip. The ocean is so peaceful. Prayers your treatment continues to bring your tumor markers down! 🙏🏼

[@deborahwhitt4363]

Oh that sunset is beautiful! I love that you were able to get away, you look happy. Bless you Maria

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much 😊

[@juliej5917]

Wow! That Harley could not be more adorable! Dogs are my Spirit Animal! Maine looked spectacular, especially not filled to the brim with tourists. Glad you got away. Hope your energy comes back with gusto. 🧡💛💚

[@rhondablake3829]

I am happy you were able to go to the beach 😃. Thanks for sharing. Prayers that changing the medicine will help 🙏🏼

[@mo-anniemc8227]

So glad you guys got a way.God always speaks to us through nature.

[@CAT-Anne]

Ocean scenes are gorgeous....along with your dog! Hang in there~ Glad they can help with the draining and blood!

[@kimnixon4969]

Maria, your smile and positivity are just infectious. I have been watching for your update every single day. I am just thrilled to hear that you markers came down. I'll be praying that the blood transfusion brings much needed increase in your energy levels to allow you to do some of the things in life you truly enjoy. Your such a special person and I'm so honored to know you virtually and will continue praying for you! God is good and he has big plans for you. My husband almost passed last October from Covid and I always ended my posts with this. I want to do it for you too. We won our battle and so will you! #staystrong #wenevergiveup #godsgotthis

[@Georgesmomsu]

The ocean always brings me peace. So glad you had a better week. It’s crazy that it’s warmer there than here in the SF Bay Area. Sending love and light your way

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Yes, the ocean definitely brings me peace too.

[@karenboouk531]

Hello lovely lady so glad you were able to get away it looks beautiful your beautiful happy you had some family time let's hope that everything continues going up and in the right direction for you. You a lovely dog you have sending love and hugs from the UK

[@kristimartinez7528]

Hello lovely 🥰🌹. I am so happy that you enjoyed yourself. So much love 🙏❤️

[@safaridreamer5831]

Looks like you had fun at the beach!! Prayers 🙏🙏that you treatments will make you feel a little better!! ❤️👍🙏🤗

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

It was exactly what we needed!

[@frokengron]

Great that your CA 125 is down Maria~ Yay!! ~ Hope that the blood transfusion will make you feel better too. The ocean view from your window looked gorgeous. I have fallen in love with Harley! Sending love and hugs from Canada.

[@joannpergakis4183]

Love your dog I have a small one she is the daughter I never had lol Hugs your Way

[@patsyanne8095]

Marker certainly is heading in the right direction. Bet you feel so much stronger with that unit of RBCs. Sending positive thoughts you way. Keep the faith!

[@angelab5325]

AMAZING 😻 hand in there kid🙏

[@BrosAndSistersWeAreAlmostHome]

With everything you mentioned-paracentesis, potassium level, Hgb level requiring transfusion, plus treatment-I can’t believe you weren’t admitted to the hospital. Remarkable. So happy for you that you are being managed as much as is possible at home. Blessings! I enjoy your articulate, well reasoned and informative videos!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m very happy that I wasn’t in the hospital. Being at home is so much better for me. The last time I was in the hospital, I didn’t move around much. I’m still pretty sedentary, however, I certainly move around significantly more at home and I think my body needs that.

[@sylviagatterburg5318]

So glad you saw the sea with your loved ones, blessings

[@marybeazley7741]

Hi Maria..the view from your room was gorgeous I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself, your dog is so sweet, I hope the the blood transfusion peps you up and your not as sleepy, I'm sending you prayers, love and a big hug.....Mary from 🇨🇦 💜💜🦋

[@joannpergakis4183]

I have been on your site every since it popped up I am from Massachusetts but have been living in Texas Love you you spoke about the beach in Maine I miss it I pray for you You have a beautiful outlook Your new England friend You got this

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@DavidH-ve4fm]

Congrats on some good news with tumor markers! Your dog is adorable, and I loved watching him run away from the water as it came in.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Me too!

[@DMHCre8]

Yay! I'm so glad your tumor markers are down! By the way, how is your pain? I didn't catch where you said in Maine you visited, but it looks beautiful. I remember the coastline being mostly rocky. Looks like Harley had a lot of fun too. :) Take care and stay positive. I'm sending up a prayer for you.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

We visited Ogunquit Maine. Very nice beach - not rocky at all! Pain relief continues to be a work in progress but the management is getting better. Thank you for asking!

[@shetlandsheep3081]

The only good CA125 is a dropping CA125 - well done and hang in there - you’re doing great even when you dont feel great 💐💐💐

[@leeleegirl8612]

Prayers for your healing 🙏 The ocean looks wonderful. Cheers from snowy -15 degree 🇨🇦 🍁

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Cheers!

[@barbschneider755]

I’m so happy you had a perfect getaway. I love the water too!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I definitely didn’t go in the water, as I believe it was about 56°! However, it was gorgeous to look at and hear the waves coming in.

[@cindys6683]

Your dog is so cute! Glad your cancer marker is heading in the right direction, and that you enjoyed your getaway. Hope you will quickly feel some positive effects from the blood transfusion. Sending love and prayer.

[@jennyg4148]

Continued prayers going up for you!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you Jenny!

[@Sourav_Debnath]

You are such a great human being.

[@alisalavine1052]

I'm so glad the trip was therapeutic for your spirit. The view was EPIC. Makes me miss home in S. California. Even through all your procedures, you still had it in you to smile and laugh. Hang in there, warrior goddess. You've got this.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@Beaver-With-A-Chainsaw]

I love watching you. You are a CLASS ACT with a beautiful smile and heart 🫶

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you 😊

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

Hi Maria, it was wonderful seeing you at the beach. I live in Hawaii and the ocean is so calming and healing. I’m praying that the treatments Will restore your Marker numbers and potassium levels. Sending healing vibes. Aloha

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much for your support! I can’t wait to visit Hawaii. The pictures of the ocean, beaches and area always seems too good to be true. Living there must be wonderful.

[@kathyzager9426]

Your pup is lovely❤

[@Moopotsmum]

Hi Maria, thank you for the update, I was wandering how you were getting on. Oh my gosh your get away was definitely what the Dr ordered, the view and the ocean looked amazing and I adore Harley, I laughed when he was avoiding the waves 🤣😂. I’m so happy your tumour marker is going down and so is your fluid (I won’t attempt to type the name 😂🤣) it’s fantastic news 👍👍. I’m pleased you’re listening to your body and napping when you need to, your body is really going through it at the moment. Keep being positive and smiling , as always sending love from the uk 🇬🇧 xxx

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@blancav1873]

Awww your puppy is so cute! 🥰

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

Maria, I’m so glad your trip was so lovely. How healing the ocean is. I hope this transfusion really gives your system the get-up-and-go it needs. And yayyyyy on those tumor marker drops! That’s cause for celebration. What a view from your room! Thank you for sharing with us. I can’t get away these days as I’m heavily occupied rescuing kitties and fostering. So I really enjoyed your vacation. I’m glad your paracentèsis fluid was also less this time! Stay strong, beautiful lady. You are truly a joy. Love hearing from you. Cheering you on from Pittsburgh PA!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Fostering and rescuing kittens sounds like so much fun. Who doesn’t love a sweet kitty?

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria just sent two tiny kittens I was fostering off to their new home together on Friday evening. It is so rewarding. ❤️

[@michelles9897]

💕💕💕

[@mjohnson8472]

I had to get a blood transfusion also while on chemo. I felt 10 times better as far as fatigue. Hope that helped you. Good news on the CA-125!! That test always makes me a little anxious.

[@sadie4me2]

🙏♥️

[@dianawolaver7981]

Praise God for your total healing now in Jesus name Amen.

[@serenadm6619]

Yay , cancer markers down :) your trip away looked fabulous :) what breed of dog is Harli ?

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

She’s an English goldendoodle. She barely sheds because she has hair- not fur. Super soft!

[@serenadm6619]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria she is lovely, yeah, here in England the breeds crossed with poodles are very popular, my daughter is a dog groomer and does many of them :) I just hadn’t seen that one before :) hope you are feeling well this morning, or evening whichever it may be :) Serena

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

I’m paying for those numbers to keep moving in the right direction. The ocean looked so relaxing and enjoyable. May I ask if you received the covid vaccine? And have you considered medicinal marijuana?

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much! I will be working with palliative care, so I feel like I still have options to manage my symptoms. I definitely don’t want to do or take anything that would work against treatments I am already receiving. MA had both medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries.

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria I’ll watch your latest video!

[@catlove111]

And are you still in pain or you got that under control

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Still working on it but it is getting better with medication management. I’m very jealous of those who have cancer and are pain-free!

[@catlove111]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria Me Too! I have to get addicted to these narcotics that's sad

[@Activities4life]

I don’t feel as though I will get addicted and I think cancer patients have a reduced risk. While I need them to control my pain, I will be more than happy to be without them. Palliative care can also help with other treatments too.

[@coressaclark6354]

Low potassium can cause heart failure.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Wow, I can understand why that needs to be addressed!

[@karenboouk531]

Xxxxxxxx 💞🌹💕💞🌹💕💞🌹💕🇬🇧

[@delinquense]

Tell your dog to get their own KZbin channel and stop photobombing yours!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Haha, but she loves to do it and wants everyone to know how hard she works as my support!

[@susannechickenmom5621]

♥️🙏