Chemo Day #4 May 2008

Well I had my fourth chemo. The doc saw the rash which you can see on my hands and was also on my tummy on the right side. In the photo I will attach it is quite visible

Seems that the PA thought it was Shingles. When the doc saw it he was not sure. But said to continue meds that I started for Shingles treatment. I saw him today(19th) as he wanted to make sure it was clearing up before the next chemo on May 27th. It has been a week since the meds ended and the rash appears to be gone. So we will continue on with the Taxol treatment which will be over the next two months. It will be less toxic to stomach but will affected nervous system so will have to see how it affects the neurothropy I have already in my right foot. I am sure that there will be some effect but hope not too much so I can continue with it and get this chemo stuff out of the way.

Thanks for the cards....again I have received several from around the world and here in the States too. The latest one was from Marseille, France. So to all who send cards and call and send flowers thanks for taking the time to think of me. It brightens my day and gives me courage to keep fighting on with these horrible treatments.

The weather has finally turned here and we have actually been in the 90s part of last week. We will cool into the 70s for a high this week which to me is perfect weather.

Take care. Have a good week. Enjoy the warmth of the sun. Write or call when you are inspired to do so. It means so very much.

Happy Mother's Day

Hello. Happy Mother's Day!!! Hope you had a great day. I was lucky to receive two beautiful flower gifts from Cathi and Bobby. Thanks kids.

The rash I talk about last week has spread and now I have been diagnosed with Shingles. All seem to be on the left side. It includes a bit of pain along the left rib cage. Say some prayers that the meds they gave me keep it from getting too severe. So far so good. It does not seemed to have spread.

The weather has finally broke and we now have some lovely blooming trees. I will try to show them later.

I am okay. I start chemo four on Monday. I hope the doc does not stop it due to the Shingles the PA that saw me did not think he would. I just want to get the awful AC over with now. I will find out I guess on Monday.

I hope that all you Mom's had a great day!!! I know I was lucky to have two children who gave me no trouble (until the teens of course). But as young adults they are good hearted, smart and caring adults and that is all a Mom can ask for in their children. I feel blessed for sure.

Have a great week and keep up the prayers. I have the chemo on Monday the last of the AC !!!

Then four more of Taxol. So we are at the half way point. That is something I will celebrate this week. How about you?