Had my first Taxol treatment on Thursday. I’m scheduled for once a week for 11 more
weeks. This is supposed to be easier
than the previous drug cocktail, but a couple of the possible side effects
concern me: bone pain, and hand and foot neuropathy. It’s too soon to be feeling any effects yet,
so it’s a matter of wait and see.
It was nice to have a week off chemo because of
Thanksgiving. A tiny bit of my ability
to taste has returned, but eating is still mostly a chore. The fatigue has lifted a little, too. I don’t have a lot of energy, but at least I’m
not napping as often.
But the combination of fatigue and chemo brain is still keeping
me pretty lethargic. I’m usually pretty
upbeat about Christmas but I haven’t even watched Christmas Vacation or the
Grinch yet. The tree isn’t up, and we haven’t even bought Christmas cards
yet. I’ll be so happy when this is done
and I can get back to being me again.
You know a little Clark Griswold will make you feel better though. No one will hold it against you if you don't feel like putting up a tree or sending cards. All we want for Christmas is YOU!!! Love you mommy
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