Last week when I saw the oncologist, I asked about transferring back to the Kamloops Cancer Agency so I could be at home for cycles 6, 7, and 8. The call came this morning -- I'm going home!!
Although it has been a very special time in Victoria, visiting Kate, Moya, Rachel, and Stu, it's time to be home with David. I relish the thought of cuddling in my own La-Z-Boy, playing Scrabble with Liza, and hanging out David. There's just something so comfortable and relaxing about being in one's own space.
My legs, ankles, and head were all a complete mess yesterday. It's a completely different feeling than my normal Neupogen aches -- more throbbing and, occasionally, searing pain. At times, I felt as if a knife was stuck in each temple. Investigating my Paxlitaxel information, one of the side effects is muscle and joint pain, but it sounds like it would normally occur sooner after chemo day. I consumed more than my share of T3's through the day and night, but have only had one this afternoon when the ankle throbbing started again.
This morning, I traipsed off to the hospital to get my chest x-ray done. After not being able to find a parking spot, and then getting completely lost in the massive system of hallways, the x-ray didn't take long. Initially, I was quite skeptical when I saw a large sign that read, "Please Be Patient: X-ray wait times can be up to two hours"!! Interestingly, the x-ray tech asked me what was on my right side because she had never seen a tissue expander. She was curious to hear all the details about my surgery, dreaded inflations, and final surgery still to come. I'll be holding my breath to see if the x-ray gives any explanation for the continual difficulty getting blood.
I've been laying pretty low, and don't really have any other exciting news to share, but I just wanted you all to know ...
I can't wait to be home!!!
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