Sunday, April 11, 2010

3/4 of the Way Done With Double Dose Chemotherapy

Friday, I had my 3rd and second to last dose of the double dose chemotherapy. We had to go to GF to meet with my oncologist and have the treatment. Other then having a hard time finding a way to get across the red river, the trip was uneventful. In two weeks, I will have my final dose of the double dose chemotherapy! Then we are on to the next type of chemotherapy administration, which should last about three months.

My oncologist said my chest xray from urgent care last weekend looked just fine... nothing to worry about. I don't know what made the difference, if it was the breathing treatment or the antibiotics, but my cough is 95% better, which is a relief. My asthma is also well under control. I kind of think I had some sort of bacterial infection going on, as it took 4-5 days after starting antibiotics for my cough to go away.

I am very exhausted after this last treatment. I can sit up for small periods of time, but am most comfortable lying down and resting. My husband and the kids are gone for the weekend, as his grandmother unexpectedly passed away. This is very sad news, and it was very hard for me to stay back while he and the kids attend the funeral, but we all knew it was best for several different reasons. Grandmother Darlene will be greatly missed and I am so sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral.

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