Hello all.
Well, I am halfway through my CHemo Treatments!!!!! Yay me. I had #4 yesterday. A/C. Starting in 2 weeks, I go to Taxol. Although, there is a shortage of this chemo drug, I hope that Lafayette will continue to have it. My onc doctor stated that they have some left there. If not then, I will get Dosi-Taxol, a sister drug to Taxol.
Today, I have a bit of nausea, the fatigue hasn't set in yet. Tomorrow, is Day 3 of treatment, so I am assuming it will hit me about 3 pm, as it has for the last 3.
I am totally bald now. I took a razor to my head, shaved the last few remaining sprigs of hair. IT was bothering me. I think I look better with a bald head anyway. Troy likes it.
I am adding Kylie Jo Merithew in my thoughts and prayers. She is a neice of one of my fb friends. She was diagnosed with leukemia in October of 2010. She is 8 years old, birthday in December. She is in remission but receiving continued maintenance therapy. I will keep her in my prayers and thoughts, that she has a "normal" rest of her childhood and that the leukemia will not come back. Thanks Tracey.
Will keep everyone posted. see you all soon.
((((HUGS)))) to everyone.
Jennifer
Congratulations, Jen! You have made it through the worst of it and you're on the downhill side of chemo! Don't be surprised if that nasty fatigue sneaks up on you and makes you take it easy - that is to be expected!
ReplyDeleteYou might ask your oncologist about Abraxane - it's a cousin of Taxol that requires a lot less pre-meds. There is a little bigger risk of neuropathy, but I think that's also true of Taxotere. Your local center may have it available.
Wishing you minimal SEs and a pleasant weekend!
Hugs,
Michelle