Three treatments down. Finally I think we are in a routine. That makes such a difference. Last weekend we actually were able to stay on schedule, and we traveled out to Philly on Friday and ended up staying the whole weekend out there because of the weather. It was nice this Friday to be able to go out and back smoothly.
Everything is going well. I had some issues starting up with the new drugs, just like any of the other chemotherapy regiments that I have been on. I am feeling much better now with the third treatment down. I think this one sort of had me on a rough start so I didn't feel much like blogging, or doing anything. (sorry I feel bad I know you all are wanting to be kept better up to date) I had more of an upset stomach, I was drinking a lot of tea to help settle that down. The face rash (and upper body rash) came on in a big way so that has been sucky. Imagine being 16 with bad acne, red, with white heads (more like blisters with the face rash) so it is probably the worst part. Oh and it ended up also appearing in my mouth so that has been interesting. See I was falling apart, so there was no time to blog. :) The CTCA gave me some antibiotics to calm this stuff down, so I was super grateful for that. Turns out that I still have a good bit of hair, I am not sure what that is all about. I expect that this week it will probably take it's leave, but will see. Maybe these are my hearty hairs and will try to stick it out. I also ended up discovering I have thrush, how weird is that? For that they gave me this liquid medicine, so it was weird to travel with that on a the airplane that was over the limit of liquids. It turned out to be safe after the TSA x-rayed it extra. I want you to know what a good job they are doing. :) It was pretty cool to be able to go in the family medicine lane because we got to skip to the front of a long line, there should be some perks on the chemo and all these drugs right?!
Anyway, this should be an awesome weekend. Craig and I are just happy to be in town. It is so nice to be home and feeling normal (this is normal for me on chemo) and being able to do things in our house, and actually being here with our dogs and no one having to take care of them for us. AND this Friday coming up I have my off week, so I feel like that is a rest, if you can't tell that I am looking forward to!
For those who pray for me and this situation, I do want to thank you, I think for me this has been one of the more challenging times in (January/Feburary) my cancer journey, and I know that your remembering me in your prayers has helped to bring me through to a good place.
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Hey Sharon, good to hear from you. Talked to your mom the other day, so I did know things were a little more difficult. But so glad they are getting back to normal. I did mention to her and now will tell you..I would be happy to travel with you sometime if you need someone to go along and you feel comfortable with that. I know it must get hard to keep it all figured out. Just give me a little notice and I ususally can work things out. Anyway, glad you are feeling better and home for awhile. You are always in our prayers. Take care and love to Craig too. Aunt Barb
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