Sorry I’ve been quiet for the past few weeks, there have been good days and not so good days. The good news is that I’m half way done with chemo and, according to my doctors and nurses, I’m finished with the worst drug, cytoxan. Now just four more treatments of taxol and I’m done!
I start the Taxol today and I’m a little trepidatious because the side effects are different with this drug. Now that I have a handle on what to expect with the first drug combo they go and change things on me! I should have less nausea and the mouth sores should go away, but now I have to be on the lookout for peripheral neuropathy and more aches and pains.
I’m taking high doses of alpha lipoid acid, which is the best tool we have to combat the neuropathy, plus I have these frozen gloves and socks to wear during treatment. The idea is to slow down circulation to the hands and feet, reducing the amount of the drug going to these areas and hopefully avoiding or minimizing any potential nerve damage.
They are about to give me a big shot of Benadryl to counteract any potential reaction I might have to the taxol, so I wanted to get this post done before I pass out. I’ll report back later!
Thanks for the update. Thinking of you and sending you MASSIVE hugs and even bigger VIBES~~~~~~~~~
Checking in daily and sending *PRAYERS* and best thoughts of wellbeing up, and out, for you, Kate. I hope you are able to get plenty of C.A.T. , love and support from your beloved ones.
Prayers as always for my friend Kate!! Love and Support to you, the cats, and Mark. Love Dawn
I hate that you have to be going through this. Sending continued prayers, love and healing energy xoxo
You are so brave and a wonderful role model. Prayers for your speedy cure and no more pain.
Thanks for the updates. We’re with you, all the way. Here’s wishing you strength and peace of mind as you conquer the second half of treatment!
Thinking of you so often; thx for checking in. Have you thought about or talked with your doctors about medical marijuana?? It works….
You got this Kate! Sending Lots of Prayers and Hugs to you and Mark – Here’s to minimal reactions and speedy recovery each day!
Thank you for the updates. Praying for speedy recovery and strength. You are a brave soul.
Thinking of you dear Kate, sending wishes and prayers for healing and wellness in the days to come!
Stay strong. You’re an incredible woman! Lots of positive and good energy your way.