5th Chemo down

Well folks - 5th down and just one more to go!!  Yeah!!

Dr. reduced the dosage this time because of the problems last time, so we will see what happens.  I am armed with medicine ahead of time this time, so hopefully we can beat the 'bad boys' at the pass!!
Hard to believe where the time has gone - I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now and know I can get through this.  Radiation next, but trying not to worry about that.  Someone told me about 'udder cream' to help heal the burning from the radiation - so I am looking to get some of that - stuff they use on cows udders!!  Interesting eh!!  I wouldn't care if I had an udder - but it has been removed!!   lol

Maureen here and looking after me - making me drink water - it is coming out of my ears - but hoping to flush out the poison.  I am switching to tonic water and lemon - makes me think I am having a gin and tonic - it is more refreshing than water.  We aren't taking any chances.

Funny who you meet in the chemo waiting room - met a work colleague two treatments ago and yesterday after my dr appointment and while waiting for my drugs to be processed, met an old neighbour - one of the first people who befriended me when we moved to Ajax 38 years ago.  It was good to see them and her memory is definitely better than mine.  We talked about old times and caught up on the children - Sandra was the patient and was there with her husband Dave.  It was her first treatment and of course was a little anxious.  So I was able to calm her nerves a bit and let her know that the care is very good in the chemo room.  It is not the ideal place to meet people, but it just goes to show you that cancer isn't picky who it chooses!

Well - gotta go - thanks for your support and prayers.

J