Jacqueline's Cancer Journey

 I was prescribed Gabapentin for the nerve pain during the second treatment. My doc is also concerned about permanent nerve damage and we may reduce the dose or discontinue treatment if my symptoms worsen. I had my second Taxol treatment on 11/11. It went well and was much more efficient than the last time. I was looking forward to the possibility of less pain, and I was happily surprised. I still had zinging in my limbs, but there was very little pain. Recovery time seems to be taking a bit longer. My body is tired often, and I enjoy my regular rests and naps. It's hard to believe that it's almost the end of November and chemo started at the end of August. Treatment number 3 in round 2 is the day after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was a small family meal followed by pie and games. Our latest favorite is Sequence a card/board game. I am not as apprehensive about my next treatment, which is very nice. I am still taking the Gabapentin and hope it continues to help with the pain.

I know it's been a minute.  I enjoyed my time off and probably did too much. It felt so good to catch up with people, work and house things. I had my first Taxol treatment on 10/28. It took almost 7 hours between blood draws, dr meetings and the infusion. It was a long day. At first I felt fine, which is normal for me.  Saturday morning I woke up with a red face-like I had a sunburn. I taught and all seemed ok. After my Neulasta (immuno-booster)  shot went off on Saturday afternoon, things started to change. Sunday, Monday and most of Tuesday, I felt the worst I have felt throughout my chemo. My body ached all over and it was as if I didn't have total control over my muscles and body. The only place I felt some relief was in a warm bath. I cried a bit and felt like I wouldn't be able to survive. I found myself not wanting to reach out to people because I felt so horribly. Afterwards, I realized that those might be the times that I really need to reach out. Tuesday was the...