Hello all,
Well I was back in the saddle Friday taking the new drug. It took an extra 90 minutes of treatment. They have to give tylenol and benedryl as a pre med to this for side effects and I promptly fell asleep for the first time taking chemo. I slept for a good two hours while Cheryl kept tabs on me. I definately didn't take the treatment as well, but I think that was partly due to not having good counts even after taking 3 weeks off. The body just doesn't want to recover as well.
I really had a great time in Vegas last weekend and this weekend I went on a ATV ride with my friends -- chemo ball in tow. That was a blast, but I was pretty slow on Monday. I got to work early, but was home around 3:00 and asleep in bed by 3:10 and took and easy hour nap. Tuesday was a little better, not stellar and then Wednesday I was back to more normal. I even hit the elliptical for some exercise. The numbness and off balance sensation got bigger with this treatment as well as more bloody noses. I am going in for bloodwork tomorrow to get a mid week test for the new treatment. Red meat is in order, maybe a little steak on the grill perhaps will be in order for the weekend.
Well Utah State is back on TV for the tourny so I will let you all go -- again thank you for reading,
We have missed your blogs! You are constantly in our prayers, and we continue to be amazed by your resilience and excellent attitude as you fight this beast. Wow what an inspiration you are! Hang in there, and enjoy your steak this weekend. Love you! Eileen and Kevin
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