Wednesday, May 1 - My dad picked me up at 8:15 and we headed in to the Breast & Cancer Institute for my final chemo before surgery. Yay! I met with doctor Coplin first. We discussed the Hand-Foot Syndrome and she looked at my feet. She said to continue what I was doing with the Lotion and Vitamin B6. It seems to be working pretty well. I do notice it is inflamed and sore if I'm on my feet for longer periods or when I wear my tennis shoes and socks and my feet get hot.
She told me that I would probably start on the Taxol about two weeks after surgery. I will make an appointment to see her the same day that I follow-up with Dr. O a week following surgery. This will give a better indication as to how I am doing with everything and when to resume.
She also told me that my hair will start growing back in a couple of weeks. Evidently, I will not lose my hair do to the Taxol. This was a pleasant surprise for me. She said I will have little patches of hair by the time Adam & Ann's wedding rolls around. Ha! I'm sure it won't be enough though. Maybe I should just go with it that way - progress will in evident!
On to the chemo room. I was a bit early so had to go to the waiting room as the nurses were in a meeting. I was the first one there - usually my appointment is a couple hours later. We didn't wait too long and they called me back and got me accessed rather quickly. My blood was drawn and the WBC came back within range so they ordered the drugs from the pharmacy which is right on site with a window to the chemo room. I had Charlene again and she made my appointment for my Neulasta Injection in Washington for the following day and I had her refill my nausea medication.
I thought the time went by quickly thanks to my dad being there to talk to. Dane got back in town and swung by on his way home, so that was a nice surprise. I was feeling pretty tired on the way home, so when I got there, I hit the couch, turned on the Cardinal ball game and promptly fell asleep. Woke up about an hour later and got to see the win. Go Cards!!!!
So, things are moving right along and I'll have a little bit of respite here before surgery. Keep those good thoughts and prayers coming - they are much appreciated!!
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