Well, they say the effects of chemo are cumulative as you keep going. It is true I guess for some of the side effects. Feet (toes) are numb to the touch. Circulation is fine so no problems there, just tactile sensation is impaired. Trimmed my nails the other day, could not feel the clippers on the nail. Weird, huh? Hands are affected too. Frustrating. Taste buds are going fast. I have had to get used to eating "virtual" food. It looks like a hamburger, even smells like a hamburger, but when I bite into it, it doesn't taste like a hamburger. I hope things get back to normal after I am finished.
So, seven down, five to go. I think I might actually make it! Work has been keeping me busy in between treatments so the weeks go by quickly. I still hate the treatments, but pretty soon 5 will be 4 and eventually 1 and then done!! So far this trek has made me really appreciate my family and friends more than ever. I have tried to tell everyone that the surgery took care of the cancer and the treatments are preventive. Well, that's most of the truth. I guess once its been found you are always waging war. Great news today on the progress made in breast and skin cancer!! Hopefully they will have answers for all the 'Cs' that ail us!!
So its Monday and I finally feel 75% again. It only gets better as the week progresses. Back to San Juan for a couple days to keep me busy and hoping for a great rest of the week. Hopefully the summer will pass quickly and I'll finish up in August.
You sound strong -- all good.
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