So good news... I'm done with the worst chemo on the face of the planet. Thank the Universe!!! I'm now on a chemo called Taxol, which comes with its own set of side effects. The neuropathy is the scariest one because it could be permanent. I heard that if you put your fingers and toes on ice it helps but that lasted all of about 5 minutes. Who wants to feel like they are freezing for 6 hours? Not this girl! Also it made it impossible for me to hide under my blanket because of my positioning. I just opted for hiding and sleeping. The worst part is all the steroids they give during chemo. It made it damn near impossible for me to sleep last night, even with 2 Xanax. At least I don't have to take oral ones for the following 3 days so this will wear off. I hear the other side effects are nails turning black and possibly fall off but they do grow back in. Fatigue and nausea are 2 more. I'm really dreading the nausea part but hopefully the strong ginger tea I have in the fridge will help.
My feet went back to normal. Yay! I also celebrated my last A/C treatment with a most fabulous weekend. Shaun was gifted 2 tickets to see Jane Lynch on Friday, I was gifted with a Painting with a Twist painting and then the following day I went back to do another painting that I REALLY wanted to do. Monday I visited my patient and his family. It was a great weekend and took my mind off of things.
Speaking of "things", I'm to the point that I can barely even say the word "chemo". I have such a strong aversion to the whole process and the place that I am looking into going to therapy for it. The day before another treatment I'm a total ball of anxiety. I can't believe I still have 3 months of it. Ugh!
I have 2 funny stories to share. The first one happened maybe a week and a half ago. Shaun spent a bunch of money getting his truck detailed
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