Another rapid update from James: Stine is doing better than usual for Day 2 post-treatment. Her appetite continues to be good and she doesn’t seem to have as much “chemohead” as in previous sessions. She is sleeping more (probably because of the RSO) but that is OK and is actually a good way to deal with this. One new side effect has shown up though: her finger tips are bright red and sensitive. It is likely another neuropathy reaction but…
A quick update. It’s been a relatively uneventful day expect for the wonderful bread Daiana brought over and the great dinner Benjamin was responsible for, with some help from James and me. It’s nice to cook together. We have a rule in our house that the one that cooks dinner doesn’t have to do the dishes – so we meet a little conundrum when we all contribute to dinner… The dishes do get clean… For me today was relatively uneventful….
An update from guest blogger, James. Stine has finished her fasting period and is on the 5-FU portion of her 4th chemo cycle. More tired than usual, but that may also be due to a new treatment she is trying. Appetite is good: homemade chicken soup tonight, with strawberries, blueberries and heavy cream for desert. There are also a number of changes to help with her mouth/tongue that will be implemented this course including aloe vera juice and an oral…
It’s been two good days. Hungry days. I have been prepping for the next cycle tomorrow by again fasting both days. Bitter to have good days where I could have enjoyed almost normal life, but I have to believe that starving my cells – and the cancer cells in particular will make them more susceptible to the chemo. I am again going to enter the chemo suite tomorrow morning with mixed feelings. I know this is what I have to…
I have enjoyed two days with hardly any side effects, only a few minor ones. Even my taste buds have had a relief and been almost normal. And it doesn’t feel like my teeth are falling out anymore. It gives me hope that when this is over I will feel normal – albeit wiser and more appreciative of the little things. I took Chess for a walk before dinner yesterday and when I walked down the hill a cold wind…