The "in-clinic" chemo is the "O" which has the crazy side effect of the neuropathy and the "not" eating/drinking cold stuff. I SURVIVED...I lasted the time that was needed to "stay away" from cold stuff and today was the first day in 4 1/2 days that I actually got to eat COLD stuff. Oh ice...how I have missed you!!!
The 5FU.. yes I have gotten that before which I would carry the pump around with me for 5 weeks straight and every week get a "refill"...this refill was like the size of a cassette tape (you young people can google what this "tape" thing is-ha!)...well like I said this amount would last 1 whole week. Well now I have 250mL of 5FU that last 2 days. Quite a big difference in quantity...which leads me to this...
NAUSEA! NAUSEA! NAUSEA! I was good right after the "O" treatment...but by day 2 the "pre-meds" had/have worn off and the nausea is a bit of a nuisance. I am coping with it the best possible way with trying to stay hydrated, Zofran and Compazine if need be. When I am not taking girls here or there, or helping with home work...I have become a BFF with my bed pillows. Naps, naps, and more naps.
Yesterday I received my NEULASTA injection...also known to me as PAIN!!! I have gotten these off and on throughout all my "C" treatments starting back in 2005. The neulasta does it job with keeping my "white count" up...but boy oh boy I could live without the pain it causes.
So NO...I haven't been ignoring the calls, texts, and emails...nor have I been playing hide-n-seek...but I have been getting cat naps when I can. I continue to appreciate all your love, support, and prayers.
Next week is my "off" week of chemo...so I have a few appointments with my medical team. Then will have round #2 on December 16th.
So hoping this "off" week gives you a bit of relief. Prayers and love!!
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