Sunday, March 10, 2013

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!

1 comment:

  1. Sending lots of prayers and hugs!

    Love,
    Jean & Joe

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