I finished the "red devil" chemo!!! I have now had 4 treatments of Adriamycin/Cytoxin chemotherapy. Starting Mon, Aug 16th, I will begin weekly infusions of Taxol chemotherapy for 3 months. I received this drug 8 years ago during my first cancer treatments, and I tolerated it pretty well, so hopefully I do as well on it this time around too.
Surprisingly, this last treatment was the best one, as far as side effects. There were no issues during the infusion, and the only side effect afterwards was fatigue. Absolutely no nausea this time!! This was such a blessing, because it allowed me to help my mom take care of my dad after his rotator cuff surgery.
My dad is healing well and recovering well. He had his stitches removed yesterday and had his PT consultation. His right arm is in a sling, but he's getting around pretty easily and doing most things himself. As he is right-handed, he can't drive yet or write anything, and he needs some help getting dressed. I am impressed though with how much he is able to do already. As he has worked full time for nearly 50 years, I think he is bored sitting at home all day. I called the other day and he said he'd just woken from a nap that he took "just to pass the time".
My parents and I have been very thankful for the "Take Them A Meal" meals that have been made or delivered for us. My mom has appreciated not having to cook during this hectic time of taking care of two people. They also love the visitors!!
Thank you all for continued support, love and prayers!
