August 17, 2023
I’m grateful to have the 8 weeks of AC treatments behind me. Today I officially kicked of my Taxol chemo journey. It will be weekly, every Thursday, for 12 treatments. I’m taking one week off in mid-September so if all goes smoothly I’ll finish the second week in November.
I was a little nervous of this first taxol treatment. It’s known to have less intense nauseous side effects but more prone for patients to have allergic reactions. Luckily, it went smooth for me and I’m grateful. I’m tired and I’ve had some difficulty sleeping this past week (not a fun combo) but many other symptoms and side effects have improved. Doctor gave me a sleeping pill option if I continue to struggle w sleep. Their eagerness to help with side effects is a blessing.
In the picture you’ll notice some silly booties and mittens. They contain multiple ice packs. Taxol can cause numb fingers / feet and sometimes patients lose nails. The cold 🥶 is supposed to reduce blood flow to those areas while the chemo is entering the body. It’s not comfortable (ok it’s sucks) but any increase chance of saving my nails I’ll take. Those that know me well know I love fancy nails 💅. Im good with no hair but no taking my finger nails 😉
All in all today went smoothly, in the next two days I’ll learn how my body reacts to this medicine as the IV medicines will wear off. Thank for all the continued thoughts and prayers! Hugs and love to you!
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