New Drugs, New Attitude

As the Hero makes his journey he often picks up better tools, armor and enhances his skills. For me this comes in the form of a new drug prescribed by my wonderful doctor, and in doubling the dose of anti-nauseants given before and during yesterday's chemo treatment. So far so good.

Last night I came home and curled up on the couch. I find the treatments always make me tired. However, I was able to eat and keep down two small pieces of pizza. I started out slowly, making sure the first stayed in place before ingesting the second...there's no need to waste pizza.

The headache is still a problem and I've been faithfully eating Tylenol to keep it under control. I also had a little heartburn this morning when I woke up so I took my Losec today and will continue for the next four or five days. If anyone is counting I had to take five pills this morning.

Overall I'm thrilled things are much better. Hopefully today continues along the same vein. If this keeps up I'll be able to enjoy the sunshine this weekend (although I have to keep covered up and slathered in sunscreen -- side-effect of one of the drugs is sun sensitivity.)

Had dinner with Paul on Wednesday, and got a call from Dave on Wednesday as well. He and Ang might come out this weekend if I'm feeling up to it. Rob received a card this week from Lisa and Kevin, just to let him know they're thinking of him too.

We also got an invitation to Rebecca's wedding, which is the weekend after my last chemo. The doctor says I should be fine to go, but if we discover the next treatments have adverse effects we may be able to postpone the last treatment until after the wedding.

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts, support and prayers. It all is appreciated and welcomed.