Only 2 more chemo's to go! I am starting to feel somewhat better. My lab tests today looked good, for that I am really thankful. My oncologist thought that I would need the Neulasta shot in order to continue chemo every two weeks. So far, so good - I have been able to keep up my white blood count without it. I thought that the chemo would be easier once I started Taxotere. That hasn't been the case. Thankfully I haven't had the fever that I experienced after the first Taxotere (other than one night). This chemo makes me ache all over for over a week and is giving me sore feet and hands (Hand and Foot Syndrome). I also have been treating a thrush infection for over 3 weeks. I am beginning to wonder if I will have thrush until well after the chemo is done. Fun!
Okay, I am done complaining. I am so thankful for the drugs available to treat this dreaded disease and to help me keep going. I can't imagine having the nausea that people experienced 20 years ago. I am also thankful to a great husband and family that have been by my side every step of the way. I am getting through this and one day I will be looking back praising God for healing me!
I hope that you take the time to enjoy your family and friends. They are God's blessing to us.
1 comment:
Vonnie, Thinking and praying for you! The taxotere is no fun and made me ache all over as well. The neulasta didn't help matters either. Keep up the good attitude and I'm so glad you are one step closer to being done with all this. Your Breast Buddy,
Ellen
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