The Ninth Treatment and a Visit with my Oncologist

The Ninth Treatment At about 15 minutes prior to the end of the treatment, Matt and the nurses had noticed that all traces of the former rash on my upper chest had fully cleared. We were done, free to go home. I walked downstairs to my preferred bathroom (better...

The Eighth Treatment

It’s kind of funny that the word “treat” is part of treatment. It is a little bit of a treat because I mostly end up napping during them. Then I need to rouse myself when the nurse changes out the medication and has me confirm my name and date of birth. My naps have...

The Sixth and Seventh Treatments

I have been slacking! There is minimal to report. I’ve been feeling a bit run down and draggy. I’m guessing it’s an accumulating effect from the treatments. I also seem to be groggy longer during each treatment. Possibly most important to report is that my oncologist...

The Fifth Treatment

Please forgive my late update. I’ve now had my fifth and sixth infusions! So far so good. The most noticeable side effects are my hair loss and nose bleeds. I take these over the rash and neuropathy! It’s only been a day since my sixth treatment so any new...

The Fourth Treatment

During the fourth treatment, I learned some things from my fellow treatment chair roommate. She had on these nifty socks and mittens with cold gel packs in them. She was on her second to last treatment and her feet looked perfect! Mine are better, the rash has...