Yesterday ran very smoothly and for that I am grateful. We got there at 8 and they did my blood and cleaned my picc almost right away. We spoke to the doctor shortly after and he confirmed my side effects all seemed normal, in terms of the flushed face the day after (said it was probably the steroids) and the bone pain. I asked if I could try Advil for the bone pain and he said that is fine, it may cause heartburn but if it does I can use tums. I am hoping an anti inflammatory will be a better fix for the bone pain. It will most likely start tomorrow again.
I mentioned my nails are changing colour so he said to put the ice on my hands and feet this time during treatment, which I did.
We talked about my follow up with dr. Easson (the surgeon) next week and he said she will probably get me to do another mri before the surgery date. I expected that would be the case, as they need to check what if any of the lump is left.
I didn't wait long for treatment to start either. My nurse was Nancy and she was on it! She also asked if I wanted a bed this time and I said yes. It wasn't busy so Jeff also get a recliner chair for himself. She is so great, such a nice woman. It was more comfortable than the chair and the benedryl they give me knocks me out! My oncologist said that I could potentially skip the pre drugs for the last two sessions since I am not nauseous and am reacting ok. I hope that is the case! The steroids give me insomnia so I'd love to cut those out.
We finished around 2:30, which was quicker than last time. So far so good. I feel ok today, and am hoping the bone pain is manageable this time.
Oh another lovely side effect, my eyebrows and eyelashes are falling out now :(
At least it is toward the end of chemo so hopefully they will grow back in October. I am getting good at drawing eyebrows lol
Here are some photos from yesterday. And alittle motivation.
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