I had my last chemo treatment with Adriamycin and Cytoxan last Monday. Thank goodness that one's over. I'm not sure what other side effects it would bring if I had to have any more treatments of that combination. On Saturday, Parker noticed a sore near my left armpit. It looked like a hole in my skin. By Sunday, there were blisters formed. The doctor confirmed today that it's SHINGLES. Ugh! I have heard that shingles are extremely itchy and painful. Right now, they are just a little sore, so I feel fortunate. The doctor gave me a prescription of 800 mg of Acyclovir that I will take 3x per day, and I have to see him again on Thursday for a follow up. Hopefully it will start clearing up before it gets worse.
My red blood cell count was pretty low today, so I got to have a shot to boost them. OUCH. That one hurt. The doctor said that typically people have to have them before now, so I'm doing great.
I start Taxol chemo treatments on Monday. I hear they are more mild than the previous combination of treatments. I'm halfway through with chemo. Yay!
Sorry I don't update more often, but it's typically the same stuff, different day.
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I finally figured out to get back on this site. I have never been computer savy like you! :) (and I probably spelled that wrong..LOL) I just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Stay strong, you are half way there! Love you lots! Sandi
Hi Sandy, Just learned that you are out on medical. I wish you a successful and speedy recovery. The picture of you, Parker and your husband on your site is great!
Best of luck,
Kay Schroeder
Hi Sandy,
Just thinking about you. Hope that your doing better. Sorry to here about the shingles :( I miss seeing you here at work. Take care of yourself.
God Bless,
Larry
Just to clarify an earlier comment to this post... I am not away from work on medical leave. I work for a great company and I have the best management in the world, and they let me telecommute full time. It is really wonderful to be able to work from home while experiencing the side effects of chemotherapy. I might feel great for a few hours, and then I need sleep, and then I can pick up and work later. I wish sleep was the only reason it's better to be at home, but I won't disgust anyone with any details. It is just such a blessing to be home!
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