Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Chemo (part 5 of 8)

So now (well, as of last Thursday) I am on the Taxol chemo (first four treatments were Adriamyacin and Cytoxin).  I definitely am handling it better so far.  However, there are issues and the side effects can build up over time.  First is the pain.  It's just like the pain from the Neulasta shot, but longer days and more pronounced bone and joint pain.  Percocet is helping though, and pain is easier to deal with than constant nausea.  I do not have constant nausea anymore, which is awesome.  However, I've had abrupt nausea and vomited twice so far (once Friday and once today).  Not sure if the Percocet is involved or the Taxol, but I don't guess it really matters.  I noticed today that my eyelashes are thin.  I've been noticing that I look odd when dressed but with no makeup on, or with wig on and no makeup.  I figured out today that it has something to do with my pale skin and thinning eyelashes.  I guess I have always been so used to thick lashes, it's weird.  I ordered a pink wig today.  Should be fun.  :)  

1 comment:

Carrie said...

Hey Girl! Great blog! I wanted to give you a holla back!

Are you on YSC?