Sorry for the very late Friday update. I think I missed several Fridays, in fact, but the life of a teacher is crazy in May! Throw chemo in there and life really gets exciting! We are still in the midst of faculty meetings, etc. so I'm not done yet but wanted to post a quick update.
My last chemo round (#4) was definitely better than the previous one. Although it always knocks me on my tush, I didn't want to crawl out of my skin like I did for #3. #4 lasted about the same number of days (Friday through Tuesday), and I started coming back to life Tuesday afternoon. That was about a week ago, and by this time in the cycle I have always felt my usual energy level and interest in life. (I know that sounds weird but when I am in the midst of a chemo hangover I could care less about the world. I can't talk on the phone, text, email and I can barely watch TV. It's not a fun place to be.) The great news is that I should not have to feel that way again!
This week starts week one of the next phase. On Friday I start a new cocktail, which will last for 12 weeks. My doc says it should not make me sick like the old stuff, which I hope is accurate because it will be every week for 12 weeks. Send me all the good vibes you can as I count down the summer!
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