Catching up

Yes I blog, but I am not very good at it. Once again I have fallen off on my blogging updates. I was going to blog Thurs. night but I was sad and trying to avoid the inevitable clock ticking down the minutes until I had to start taking my pre meds. I was up at 4:30 am and couldn't go back to sleep after taking my 10 dexamethasone.

My Drs. appt. went well. My tumor is getting softer and is now immeasurable. When I mentioned to the Dr that I was planning on going to Poplar Bluff this weekend for my Grandma's 80th Birthday party, I was told, no hugging or kissing my relatives and stay away from the mosquitoes. I guess Jen will be getting out the Haz Mat suit for the weekend.

I did have a reaction to the IV Benadryl (sleepy, spinning head and restless legs) but I didn't have a reaction to the Taxol (chemo med). It was probably worst chemo session I have had but I was so out of it I really don't remember much. I started the Lapatinib on Friday night (oral chemo). I am so happy to report that I am really feeling decent. A few minor things but nothing at all like the last medications. I am so relieved that this has started out so well. I know things could get a little worse as I continue through my cycles but I have a renewed sense of hope that I will make it through these medicines too.