Todd's Journey

Well, just completed Chemotherapy Cycle 2. Seems as though this session was a wee bit easier on me than Cycle 1. That could mean the adjustments they made to my chemo meds helped, or it could mean that the chemo is working which is slowing or stopping the cancer growth.

I have a little less fatigue this time, but a bit more nausea than before. The fatigue seems to be shorter lived and I get my energy back a bit quicker. The only other, annoying, side effect I am getting is the occassional shaking of my hands, making it a bit tricky to use my hands or lift things.

They say over time, if the Chemo is working, the cancer should stop growing or even shrink in size, which will result in my feeling better as the symptoms from the cancer reduce.

So fingers crossed that the meds are working. :o)

All my blood counts have recovered nicely, so Chemo Cycle 2 is a go tomorrow. Next session will be next Thursday, October 19th. Good news overall.

After weeks of having to clean myself with adult personal cleaning sheets, I finally made it upstairs and into the bathtub tonight. (Albeit I was sitting on a chair in the bathtub). But it's a small win to have finally been able to clean myself with actual soap and water.

The only negative thing about that experience is, it wipes me out pretty much. But that's to be expected.

Here is the update for Monday, September 25th.

Here is the third Chapter of my journey. Exactly 5 days after my first chemo session.