A story: I feel a little like I've been going through "Boot Camp" since being "drafted" into the Pink Ribbon Club (This is definitely not something you volunteer for). Basic training has drilled into me the importance of exercise and good nutrition, preferable organic food ( have you seen the movie Food, Inc. lately?) and I have learned that bald is beautiful even if you're not Demi Moore. I was given my own "C" port (sic) (AKA Chemo) and I've even begun Special Ops training in Chemical Warfare. I've completed and passed part one: Adriamycin and Cytoxin and begin a new special 12 week assignment with Taxol tomorrow. I expect to wear fatigue almost daily. This tour of duty should be over around the end of September. Then, I plan to be discharged, honorably, and having earned "my stripes". The end.
It's been a good 2nd week after A/C. Some fatigue but no fever. Yesterday, I had my pre-Taxol labs, exam, an ECHO Cardiogram and an EKG. I should be good to go! I'm not sure what to expect as far as side effects. Sometimes, I think that the practitioners are intentionally vague about that. I feel quite certain that I will have some bone pain since I've already been given a prescription for pain medication.
We had a nice 4th. Celebrated with a cookout and safe fireworks at Ashley and Chuck's. Leigh entertained us with her badminton skills and story telling. She had quite an audience with all grandparents being present.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. Keep cool and wear your sunscreen!
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