Sometimes I forget people are actually reading this blog, and maybe that's okay. It definitely comes straight from my heart that way and is more like "journaling", which is exactly what I wanted my blog to be like. However, I must apologize for being so blunt at times and not sugar-coating the truth. I know, I know, I can hear Luanne telling me, "you have nothing to apologize for Genie. We're looking into your thoughts, your raw emotions. You just write what you have to write", and so I will. Thank you all for reading :)
Yesterday was treatment #6 and was the first time (so far) that I was planning on being mostly alone during my treatment, which was going to be okay with me. Now that they switched me from Benadryl to Clariton (to stop my legs from twitching during the treatment which happens with Benadryl sometimes), I don't need a driver. However, I love having a driver and I still plan to have somebody with me whenever possible. But yesterday my original appointment was for later in the day and since it got switched, I was being dropped off by my friend Laura from work instead of John. Laura ended up staying for about an hour and it was nice to have her there to see what it was all about. John got there right as I was finishing up. They decided that since my blood pressure was so high, I couldn't have one of my chemo drugs (Avastin), that I would only be having Taxol this time. I should be seeing my Primary Care Physician in a couple days to determine whether or not I will be placed on blood pressure medication to help with that problem. I've never had high blood pressure in my life, however, it is another wonderful side effect of Avastin. At some point they will determine if the good outweighs the bad and if we will continue on with Avastin. So far, I think it's working well, but I'm not a doctor.
Last night I experienced more pain than usual and so I had to take two Vicodin at night. Naturally, that worried me. I usually take one each night because it's the cold air mixed with rolling around in bed that sometimes hurts in my lower back, however, last night it was more prominent. I'm hoping that doesn't keep up.
One of the New Year's Eve shows last night said that, "2010...Is the year of Courage!" and that's exactly how I'm going to live this next year. Here's to the year of COURAGE!!
Happy New Year everyone & thanks for following my blog!
Peace to you all ♥ Love, Genie
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