Chemotherapy #4 - New Cycle

So yesterday was my 1st treatment of my second cycle of chemotherapy, this poison is Docetaxel. Should I start with the list of side effects of this poison, just the fact that I have to keep my fingers and toes in ice the entire time is enough to know that something is not good, do this or I risk loosing my nails, at most they should only get dark and fragile. So no manicures or pedicures, no polish but if you know me there is no way that my toes will not be polished for the next 6 weeks..http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/docetaxel.aspx

Once again with my husband by my side taking care of the ice packing on my feet, making sure that I don't get frost bite and just being there with me is always a blessing.  Also I was so happy to have had my long time friend Mary by my side, who decided to enlighten me with old pictures of us from high school. Our friendship is one of 28 years, although we may not always see each other or talk on a daily basis we know that we are always there for each other. This type of friendship is rare and I am so lucky to have 2 women in my life, Mary and Nadia for all these years, they have always been there to sit with me and eat cheesecake like the Golden Girls we were and will always be. Thank you Mary, with all my heart. 

Today was not so bad, just as to be expected some fatigue but grateful that there is no nausea with this cycle, I am on cortisone for the next few days so the doctor says that I am covered for the side effects until Saturday. What they are expecting is bone and muscle pain along with others which may or may not occur, I was told not to hesitate to take Tylenol or Advil, need be they will prescribe me morphine because the pain can be very intense. At this point all I am feeling is pressure in my lower back and thighs. Let's just say I am not looking forward to this, after speaking to many women who have endured this treatment, all said the pain was quite intense. 

With this treatment comes the famous $3000 injection of Neulasta, I will receive it tomorrow to boost my white blood cells, my soldiers that need to fight off infection. I was also told that this injection also has side effects of lower back pain, sure just pack it on, I can handle it, after all I have gotten this far I only have 2 more treatments. I never want to have to deal with chemotherapy again. 

As always, thank you to my followers for all your thoughts, kind words of encouragement and prayers.

Franca 

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Ps.  Don't forget, I will walk the 5k Run for the Cure, so please go on my page and donate or join my team to walk.

Team Name:  Breasts 4 Life