Taxol #2 today
My appointment isn't until 10:30 but I am so full of anxiety, I couldn't sleep.
Not sure why I am so nervous, today and tomorrow are the "easy" days with just the infusion and a couple of shots. The real fun stuff kicks in late Friday night and will last several days.
I've had a great week as far as feeling stronger and having a bit more energy than I have had in the past. My joints and bones are achy, but nothing I can't handle. I'll take it.
I'll post my update from this treatment when I can.....I'm hoping I'll have good news to share!
Think Pink!
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Finally back to real life - well kinda
The good news is that I have had -zero- nausea!!
The bad news is that I just spent the last 6 days experiencing some of the most agonizing pain I have ever felt in my life. Let me put this into perspective for you - I gave birth to 2 children with no pain medication whatsoever. Trust me, I know what pain is. This was hell.
I won't get into it, but let's just say that I am exhausted from hurting, exhausted from the fatigue and just plain exhausted ! Sure, I only have 3 more treatments and that is fantastic to see light at the end of the tunnel, but, I am honestly having a hard time with the thought of having to do this again. I really need to stay positive in order to get through this. I cannot imagine that this poison has not killed whatever cancer cells that I may have had left in my body. That I do believe.
The good news is that I have had -zero- nausea!!
The bad news is that I just spent the last 6 days experiencing some of the most agonizing pain I have ever felt in my life. Let me put this into perspective for you - I gave birth to 2 children with no pain medication whatsoever. Trust me, I know what pain is. This was hell.
I won't get into it, but let's just say that I am exhausted from hurting, exhausted from the fatigue and just plain exhausted ! Sure, I only have 3 more treatments and that is fantastic to see light at the end of the tunnel, but, I am honestly having a hard time with the thought of having to do this again. I really need to stay positive in order to get through this. I cannot imagine that this poison has not killed whatever cancer cells that I may have had left in my body. That I do believe.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Treatment #5
Well, the party was over for me yesterday. My chemo break (because of a root canal) was now over. I have to say that the break did me a world of good. I felt almost like my old self, just not as strong and not as much energy as normal. I was able to hit most of a Celtics game, spend a day in the office, and spend the night in Boston with my best friend from Bermuda. It all gave me the strength and drive to get back into this thing and get it done!!!
I didn't sleep very well the night before my treatment due to the fact that I was starting a new drug and it had been so long since my last one. I did really well. The taxol takes about 3 hours to infuse and because of all the pre-meds that they give prior to that, I basically slept the entire time. Once I got home, I proceeded to sleep the rest of the day away until about 730pm. Needless to say, I was up half the night!
So far so good as far as nausea is concerned. My stomach doesn't have that incredible toxic feeling that I had right after infusion with the AC. I get my Nuelasta and Procrid shots today for my white and red cells. Once I get those, I basically brace myself for the obscene pain associated with the Nuelasta as well as the side effects of the Taxol itself. I'm ready. I just go into my "chemo coma" until it's over...
But, I only have to do this 3 more times then I am all done!!!! My onco nurse told me that it will take me about 4-6 weeks to get my stamina and energy level back once I am all through with the chemo.
So one year out of my life in order to have a life! I can handle that!
Think Pink~
Well, the party was over for me yesterday. My chemo break (because of a root canal) was now over. I have to say that the break did me a world of good. I felt almost like my old self, just not as strong and not as much energy as normal. I was able to hit most of a Celtics game, spend a day in the office, and spend the night in Boston with my best friend from Bermuda. It all gave me the strength and drive to get back into this thing and get it done!!!
I didn't sleep very well the night before my treatment due to the fact that I was starting a new drug and it had been so long since my last one. I did really well. The taxol takes about 3 hours to infuse and because of all the pre-meds that they give prior to that, I basically slept the entire time. Once I got home, I proceeded to sleep the rest of the day away until about 730pm. Needless to say, I was up half the night!
So far so good as far as nausea is concerned. My stomach doesn't have that incredible toxic feeling that I had right after infusion with the AC. I get my Nuelasta and Procrid shots today for my white and red cells. Once I get those, I basically brace myself for the obscene pain associated with the Nuelasta as well as the side effects of the Taxol itself. I'm ready. I just go into my "chemo coma" until it's over...
But, I only have to do this 3 more times then I am all done!!!! My onco nurse told me that it will take me about 4-6 weeks to get my stamina and energy level back once I am all through with the chemo.
So one year out of my life in order to have a life! I can handle that!
Think Pink~
Monday, March 05, 2007
Thank you to all my TNT and Garber friends!
I just wanted to send out a personal thank you to all my colleagues and former colleagues for all the kind emails, cards, gifts, and the ongoing support as I continue with my recovery! It means a great deal to me that I have such a strong support system, not only from my family and close friends, but from all of you who have followed me down this road! I am truly blessed. One of my kids said to my husband, "Wow, I had no idea that mom had so many friends!" I'm a very lucky girl!!!
I just wanted to send out a personal thank you to all my colleagues and former colleagues for all the kind emails, cards, gifts, and the ongoing support as I continue with my recovery! It means a great deal to me that I have such a strong support system, not only from my family and close friends, but from all of you who have followed me down this road! I am truly blessed. One of my kids said to my husband, "Wow, I had no idea that mom had so many friends!" I'm a very lucky girl!!!
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