Well, the last time I updated I had the last of the chemoembolizations, thank goodness! Since then, I have had the same chemo cocktail that I had before the embolizations, it lasted for about three weeks, then I had a week off. Not too terrible. There were some side effects but nothing too out of control. Then we went to the CTCA and they can tell if I am still making cancer enzymes through a blood test and it really didn't seem to indicate the super awesome-ness that should have been there. Crap! So new chemo cocktail was prescribed for July 26th, I have just finished that today. I have one part iv chemo and the other part pill chemo. I have had the take home so far it is ok. I will be going back Monday for some more chemo and a port. Who wants more procedures and scars, I do!
The first treatment of the new iv drug was not fun. It burned the veins in my arm terribly and the burning and tingly vein feeling did not go away for a long time. It is my bet that I get at least 5 more of these treatments, I cannot imagine having pain while getting chemo and then going home with it. It probably didn't help that I fell asleep and thought I was all good, and woke up to super tingly veins, but too bad. There was no time that day for a port and I was going home with that chemo administered.
Other highlights of the past couple of weeks include: 1. we met the most horrible "helpful" nurse that works for my oncologist, totally messed up our schedule and didn't listen (I cannot even explain how awful it was). We actually complained officially about her. 2. My hair has not all fallen out. 3. I am having weird side effects, like my fingertips are super sensitive and the palms of my hands are like thin skin and cracking, so weird. That means I cannot even open any plastic toppers because it hurts! What a mess! Other weird side effects, there can be super sensitivity to cold on this regiment, like your throat and face. For example ice water could make pain in your throat for a while. Fortunately I do not have that but I do have a bit of cold sensitivity for ice water. Not enough to curb eating ice cream, whew!
I think that is all the exciting news. I do have to say I am feeling better so to me that means that the chemo and chemoembolizations are doing their good jobs.
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Sharon: You are constantly in our prayers. Many prayers that this round does the trick ((hugs))
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