On the downhill side of treatments now. Eight down, four to go. The neuropathy (numbness in hands and feet)has become more noticeable over the past few weeks. Today I was in the front yard watering the plants and didn't notice (feel)my feet covered in ants. I guess the good thing was I didn't feel them biting as bad, but they still put a bunch of bites on me.
On Wednesday, Dr. Baltz told me that because of the increase in neuropathy symptoms, they will discontinue the Oxiplaitin chemo for the rest of my treatments. That means no 3 hour sessions in the clinic. I'll just pick up my 'buddy' and head home. It also means, HURRAH, that I won't have the neulasta shot after each treatment. My chemo friend Rudy got off Oxi this week (he has one session left)and on Friday I asked him how it was going. He said it was terrific without the Oxi and he was looking forward to not having the shot. The shot is what really knocks you on your butt. The other side effects are tough too, metallic tongue, cold sensitivity, numbness, but anyone who has experienced nausea knows that's the worst!!
As I look ahead to the last four treatments, I cannot believe I have made it this far. This has been, and I will continue to fight if need be, the biggest battle I have faced. I have missed seeing friends from church because I just don't feel well enough to go and the Dr said I should avoid crowds anyway. I missed special events because of this as well. My apologies to Isabel Jones, I missed Tom's memorial service today because I felt so lousy. I will miss Tom, he was a good man.
I slept most of this weekend. It has been so hot, I just can't take it. We did some errands today and it absolutely drained me. I have no energy. But, it is Saturday night and its tapering off and I am looking forward to a good Father's Day. I miss my dad and think of him often. He lost his battle with cancer 18 years ago. I call on his strength to help me through.
I am looking forward to completing these treatments with a resounding successful outcome. I have too many things to look forward to to let this keep me down. Thanks to all my friends for your love and support.
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