Round Two and Update

After having a pretty rough time with Round one of chemo, round 2 seems to be starting off ok!

Round one was a nightmare, bone pain,white blood cell count so low I got to spend a week in the hospital!   The Oncologist has put me on a drug called Neupegen.  This is a very expensive drug ($3500.00 for each round of chemo).  This is to prevent the low white blood cell.  

Friday the 18th was round 2.  So far so good,  I have minor pain, and some really tired moments.  But so far so good.  Praying that this round will be a good one. 

Phil is an awesome nurse, every night at 10 pm, he dutifully injects me with the neupegen.  And he makes sure I am taking all the other medications that I am supposed to be taking. 

It is good to know that I am now 50% done with the chemo!  Only 2 more treatments to go.  Sad to say my hair has all fallen out.  I am getting really good at tying scarves! 

Thank you all for you prayers and your support.  Please keep praying that the cost of the Neupegen will be covered by insurance!

Look What Dana Did!

My blog has had a wonderful facelift!  My favourite colours and a theme that reflects my love of scrapbooking!  All this from the lovely Dana. You must check her out at http://www.designsbydanasears.blogspot.com/.  She is very creative.  Thank you Dana for the new look.  I love it!!

For the Record - CHEMO SUCKS!

I know - I am supposed to be optimistic and upbeat!  Sorry - can't do it today.  While I am very optimistic and know that the chemo is doing what it is supposed to do, I feel crappy. 

I have deep seated pain in my joints and limbs that make walking hurt!!  My ankles hurt, my knees hurt and my hips hurt and every inch in between!  Family Doctor gave me some painkillers but they are not working.

Have decided to have a heart to heart with the Oncologist on the 15th to see if there is some other way of treating the side effect for the next round.  Maybe something pre-emptive!  That would be a good good thing. 

Needless to say , the pain has made it difficult to work.  Monday I lasted 2.5 hours and then yesterday about 4 hours. Today I am staying until the next person arrives to cover me, and then I am going home.  Hopefully to grab a nap, cause I am tired!!!

Here is an update on Phil, he had his surgery on the 25th.  On his right knee.  He is recuperating nicely, and is managing very well on his crutches.  He his home and off work until the first of the year.  Accepting all visitors!!

Thank you to everyone who has called and helped out.  We would be lost with out our friends, family and support team!!