This week I underwent round five of Chemo. We got to say good-bye to Clyde and Dave and started up with Taxol. Now, I'd heard that Taxol doesn't cause the same range of side-effects that Clyde and Dave do but I wasn't sure what that means. Now I know, so I thought I'd give a quick update with you all.
Basically, they took me off the Emend because the nauseousness wasn't supposed to be as bad and it wasn't. I took Atavin and Compazine on Monday night and Tuesday night and that was it and I've been eating and drinking the entire time.
They did put me on mega-doses of steroids (don't ask me which one, the bottle is downstairs). I took a dose Sunday night, again Monday morning and more in the IV Monday afternoon, during my chemo and let's just say I was quite peppy on Tuesday, into Wednesday morning but was still able to sleep.
Yesterday mid-morning I crashed, and slept most of the day, when the other side-effect manifested itself - body aches. Yep, my doctor said it would be like the flu, and he wasn't kidding. Yet, I was still able to sleep and Tylenol pretty much keeps the pain at bay.
I still have fuzzy brain but no where near the coma I had been in during the other four treatments (yes, I can actually speak in full sentences). Still have it now, but I'm going to force myself into the shower and take mom out to dinner for her birthday!
Oh, and I finally asked, sort of, the prognosis question. Basically, I asked Doc F. on Monday if I could start planning my life again, my spring and summer trips, you know. He looked at me like I had two heads and basically said, "Yes, that's why we're doing this. We're planning on you being cured this spring." Phrew.
Feel like I can finally breathe again. And that light at the end of the tunnel is getting bigger.
Off to look at Paris apartments!!!!!
Other Thinks (12)
Yay for light at the end of the tunnel! And how wonderful of the doctor to give you that "two heads" look, that's awesome.
Posted by Annie | January 30, 2009 9:37 AM
Posted on January 30, 2009 09:37
I can feel the joy you are feeling at this wonderful news!
Posted by Sheena | January 30, 2009 11:28 AM
Posted on January 30, 2009 11:28
Great news!
Hey, they have daily flights Paris-Seville you know...
Posted by azahar | January 30, 2009 11:29 AM
Posted on January 30, 2009 11:29
Oh Kim, that is so wonderful! And it is so generous of you to take your mom out for dinner after a chemo session.
Have fun planning your trips!
Posted by candi | January 30, 2009 11:58 AM
Posted on January 30, 2009 11:58
I really like your doctor!
Posted by girasoli | January 31, 2009 12:29 AM
Posted on January 31, 2009 00:29
Your doctor sounds amazing - finding a good caregiver is so important! It's good to hear that there is some light amidst the darkness.
We miss you in Paso!
Posted by Jerry | January 31, 2009 8:54 AM
Posted on January 31, 2009 08:54
You are turning the corner. This is an important landmark. I'm very happy for you.
Posted by Teaberry | January 31, 2009 11:58 AM
Posted on January 31, 2009 11:58
That's great news Kim. On to Paris!
Posted by ellen | February 1, 2009 10:31 AM
Posted on February 1, 2009 10:31
Hi Kim, I haven't been on the board much in the past few months and just read your blog entries. So sorry you have to go through all this. Hopefully, spring and summer will bring some sun and fun. Thinking of you and your family,
Sophia1
Posted by Sophia1 | February 1, 2009 3:33 PM
Posted on February 1, 2009 15:33
I'm so happy for you, Kim! What a great doctor, that kind of confidence is infectious!
Posted by sandrac | February 1, 2009 7:03 PM
Posted on February 1, 2009 19:03
That's the kind of attitude a Doctor should have! Good for him and Better for you.
Posted by jgk | February 2, 2009 4:02 PM
Posted on February 2, 2009 16:02
Wow Kim, I had no idea i've been so overwhelmed by my new life. I hope you get to come here soon and I can take you out for a crepe.
Posted by angie | February 3, 2009 4:22 PM
Posted on February 3, 2009 16:22