Not too bad actually...

Really, considering how last weekend was, this past weekend was a breeze - that chemo relativity theory again. I say a breeze but as usual, Nanc has a slightly different slant on things - duh.

We actually went out and did a bunch of errands yesterday. Of course she was totally wiped out by the time we got back but she did it. Her biggest concerns these days are the neuropathy (will it be permanent, how much, when will it go away, will it go away, etc.) and the fatigue. She describes the feeling in her fingers and feet like a tingling but painful and the fatigue like you are so tired you can't breathe.

I love it though when she asks, "Why do I feel this way?"

Well let me think honey. You have cancer, you've had four rounds of a very tough protocol of chemical therapy that would debilitate most people. So - gee - I don't know. What do you think it could be?

I will admit that the neuropathy can be pretty consuming and painful. She's been taking neurontin for about a week but it takes up to 2 weeks to have any real effect. So in the meantime, you just have to grin and bear it. We did find out though that if you extend the IV taxol, it lessens that side effect. We will be discussing stretching out that treatment to 12 hours or so instead of 2 for the last 2 rounds. I know. I just said "the last 2 rounds...."

So, all in all, not too bad the past couple of days. Today is day 6 since her last treatment and we could be looking at a fairly decent week maybe. I will keep you posted.

xoxo