I can't believe it, I am really 1/2 way done. In some ways it feels like I have been going through treatment forever and in other ways I guess it's gone by relatively fast...maybe.
My treatment at the clinic on Monday was same ol', same ol'. Nothing much to report. The physician assistant I met with did give me a surprise and told me that I only had 2 more treatments left! Can you imagine?? I didn't even let it get my hopes up because I knew he didn't have the right information. Sure enough when he read further he realized I have 2 more treatments until they start re-checking me and then 4 more treatments after that! Oh well, it was a nice fleeting thought.
The most excitement from this treatment came Monday night when I came down with a fever. Anytime you have a fever above 100.4 you are required to call in immediately. Since it was after hours I had to page a doctor. Many times if it's after hours they will just send you to the ER and a lot of times you are admitted to the hospital so they can watch you. Luckily the on-call doctor just had me start my anti-biotic and 2 hours later my fever broke. I didn't have any other symptoms of being sick so they think it was just a reaction to the medication. Hopefully it doesn't happen again! I was NOT happy at the thought of maybe having to be hospitalized or going to the ER, although I have heard but never confirmed that cancer patients get preferential treatment in the ER and get 'bumped' to the top of the line. Hopefully I never find out if that is true.
So the rest of the week has been the same old side effects. It seems like I get a little more tired after each treatment and the nausea lasts longer, but so far I am managing it ok.
You will want to check back here in a day or two. A new post is coming that most won't want to miss...yes the head shaving party is this weekend. I am trying to be logical and brave about it but needless to say it's not going to be easy.
Thanks to everyone for your comments, emails, phone calls, support and prayers. It really does boost me up and I appreciate it!!
2 comments:
It is true. You get the red carpet treatment at the emergency room. I guess that is one plus having cancer.
Move over Sinead O' Connor... Sheri is in town! Okay, is that totally dating myself? Nothin compares to you lady... you are doin it right!
more love and prayers to you,
Tracey
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