I am the proud owner of my very own sinus infection! That equals me being disappointed. Here's the deal when you get "the crap" when you are on the chemo. It certainly is more concerning to be sure, however, I think I am very fortunate. I was running no fever and I got to the doctor soon after I had symptoms, but I have to be on antibiotics for 10 days. Probably everyone reading knows that is the course of action for an infection, plus I didn't have to go to the hospital, so not too bad right? Anyway, here is what I didn't know, chemo is held off until the antibiotic is done AND for a week after the last dose. I was scheduled to get some chemo on Friday. The next dose will be the week after Thanksgiving.
It is really funny when I am in a course of taking chemo, I want it so bad. I know it is doing it's job and I want to get the drugs. Get the chemo and let's git 'er done! I feel like such a drug addict craving chemo drugs.
When something happens outside my plan it certainly it can be hard for me to adjust. I have my objectives and when it is upset it can be discouraging. I have learned better to accept and adjust, and because I have the ability to do much of what I want to on chemo that makes it easier, but it is hard to think it is delayed for over two weeks. At least I am safe and I do not have anything worse!
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Sharon,
ReplyDeleteSorry about the infection. That stinks! I'm curious about the whole week after thing. Is that because the antibiotics stay in your system that long and do you know why it would be bad?
It is because they are being super careful because of the already compromised system. I was kind of not taking it that seriously because they give me white blood cell boosters, but when I asked they made that clear that it was a priority to be well before they changed the immune system again with chemo.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. Have a good Thanksgiving. Aunt Barb and Uncle Dave
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