Hiatus

Sorry for the two-week hiatus.   I have had a rough couple of weeks following my 12th round of chemo on February 21st. 

I started a new type of chemo for round 12: Taxotere (aka docetaxel).  It has been a lot tougher than I anticipated.  The main side effects of Taxotere include:

• Low white blood cell count (this can increase your risk for infection)
• Low red blood cell count (anemia)
• Fluid retention with weight gain, swelling of the ankles or abdominal area
• Peripheral neuropathy (numbness in your fingers and toes)
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Mouth sores
• Hair loss
• Fatigue and weakness
• Infection
• Nail changes
• Vomiting
• Muscle/bone/joint pain (myalgias and arthralgias)
• Low platelet count (This can increase your risk of bleeding)

I have experienced most of these in the past few weeks, which might help explain why I haven't been feeling so well and have been MIA as a result.

I am hoping round 13 will be a bit easier on me as my body adjusts to the new chemotherapy regimen.

I hope to be back with another post soon!  In the meantime, continued prayers are appreciated!