I went for my bloodwork and to meet with the oncologist this morning. Everything looks good for Wednesday. This will be a new drug, Docetaxel (aka Taxotere). It also includes taking a steroid (dexamethasone) ahead of time to help prevent nausea, fluid retention and allergic reactions. Of course that has its own side effects (sigh). And I still have to do the 5 neupogen shots after to keep my white blood counts up.
On the bright side, I went for a very nice walk in King's park while waiting for the bloodwork to be processed, and had a lovely lunch with a friend from work after I was done with the appointments.
Hope all goes well for you on Wed. and beyond. I'm rooting for you.
ReplyDeleteyou can get thru it, my big brave sister.
ReplyDeleteYou can do this ... you only have three.
ReplyDeleteHang in there ... make sure to blog everything you are experiencing ... I think it makes it easier.
Good luck on Wednesday Beth. Hope you and Carter had a great time at Folk Festival.
ReplyDeleteThe taxotere was pretty miserable with me. I had electric jolts of pain in my legs that would hit about the second day after chemo. Just sort of endured it, but I pretty much was laid up the weekend. Forewarned is forearmed. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you on Wednesday ... good luck ... you are almost through this!
ReplyDeleteSheila, B.C.
Good Luck on Wednesday. Will be praying for you:)
ReplyDeleteGood working and positive thinking.
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