josigirl13's Cancer Blog

June 22, 2007

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As many of you already know, I have recently been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). This is a type of blood cancer that attacks cells in the blood and bone marrow. I am being admitted to the hospital on Monday to start chemotherapy. I’ll be in the hospital for about 2 weeks, home for 2 weeks, then back to the hospital for 4-5 days, then home again, etc. This is supposed to go on for about 6 months, with about 2 1/2 years of maintenance after that.
Jo was here with me for my first appointment with the Oncologist, and frankly it was the first step in saving my life. My mom is here with me now, and many of my family members will be rotating thru Sac to take care of me in the coming months. Thanks to those of you who have sent texts and voicemails in the past few days wishing me well.
I started this blog to keep all of you up to date on my status, to share information about my disease, to vent, to laugh, to cry, to stay in touch with the rest of the world. Please send me comments, share stories, advice, recipes, meditations, prayers, etc. Please also support each other, not just me.
I am still smiling! :)
All my love
Josi

Posted on June 22, 2007 at 11:21:46 PM by Josiane Dixon ( Link to this post.

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Josi positive thoughts flying your way! I love you and stay strong! I know you’re a reader. How is your stack of books doing?

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 7:35:27 AM by Michelle (unverified)

Welcome to the group Josi! Glad you have so much support from your friends and family. Let’s us know if you need anything. We are totally here for you and will be thinking of you.

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 8:49:17 AM by jill

psh… cancer? thats it. man, i heard you were in trouble. they got me out of bed just to watch josie d kick the crap out of cancer?! man, i was dreamin about hostess cakes.

jos, i know you will come through this. cancer doesn’t know who its messin with. if you need somebody to come wipe cancer’s blood off the boxing ring floor, you know i’ll be there in a second. kick some ass, take no prisoners, and don’t expect any sympathy from me. this is a cake walk for you. after all, you crushed the bar exam, there is nothing you can’t do. much love!

dan the afro-space-man

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 9:12:56 AM by daniel porras (unverified)

I love you Josie!

I will be thinking about you everyday with a HUGE smile on my face.

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 11:34:02 AM by Aaron (unverified)

yo Josi,
The signs continue – the sox won last night! Rock on sister. Check your mail soon. Love you.

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 12:25:09 PM by joanna

Josie! Welcome to the family.
We will do our best to LOVE and SUPPORT YOU.

It sounds like you are fighter, you will beat this Cancer and come out with flying colors.

Hug Sherri

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 12:27:41 PM by karlak

Josi,

You are the strongest person I know. Thank you for starting this blog so we can be closer to you and show you our support.

Jamie

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 12:46:16 PM by jtpruitt

Josi,

We are thinking about you and sending you limitless love and support from AZ. We know you are extremely strong and will overcome this challenge with all of your amazing strength and courage.

Love, Lauren and Josh

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 2:42:04 PM by laurenandjosh

Josi,

Wishing you all the best. I know you are strong person who will be able to get through this. I will be thinking of you and hoping that you have great sucess with your treatment.

Love,

Rachel

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 6:04:04 PM by Rachel (unverified)

Your strength is an inspiration. Please know that you are on my mind and in my heart.

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 10:37:16 PM by Matt Dix (unverified)

Josi- I will keep you and Casey in my prayers always. Stay strong. Your forvever friend across the miles. Jennifer

Posted on June 24, 2007 at 11:00:52 AM by Jennifer (unverified)

Hi Josi and Fellow Josi Supporters,

If anyone has this information handy, can someone please post the name of the hospital where Josi will be kicking cancer’s butt? Thanks!

Love, Lauren and Josh

Posted on June 24, 2007 at 8:26:59 PM by laurenandjosh

hey lauren and Josh
I think she will be at sutter general in Sacramento. Talked to her today, she was heading out for steak. She may not have email for next couple of days, until the internet situation in her room is figured out.

Posted on June 24, 2007 at 10:00:49 PM by Joanna (unverified)

Hi Josi,
I was just reading youor blog, which I don’[t normally do, I sort of think that it was fate that I found you. I was dx. with CML more than 13 years ago, though I realize it is much different than ALL, my prognosis was not good at all, which was totally unacceptable to me for I ama divorced MOM of 3 great kids which at the time of my diagnosis they were only 8, 10 & 15 years old. I was heartbroken. But, after I got over my pity party I began to fight and fighting is something I am still doing today. What they don’t seem to get unlike just going by statistics is that each one of us is individuals and have strong spirits and are not willing to give up. If you ever wish to wite me, I would love to correspond with you. I promise you that you will always be in my thoughts & prayers as we both get through this fight. By, the way, my kids are now 21, 23 & 28. How’s that for numbers? Bhappy4ever6@aol.com
ibpatti32…....Hugs & Prayers to you, Patty