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Halfway Through Chemo!

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Kaedy Kiely
@ June 7, 2009 12:31 PM
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I had my second round of chemo Friday afternoon, and it went much more smoothly this time. It takes about twice as long as we originally anticipated, but there were no unexpected side effects. The first half of Saturday was a little rough, though. The indigestion bothers me the most. It actually starts as soon as the chemo medication does. Then I woke up yesterday with the worst heartburn -- Tums help. I'm now learning to keep Tums (for indigestion,) Imodium (for you-know-what,) Benedryl (for itching,) and Extra Strength Tylenol (for headaches) nearby, aside from the prescribed meds. I'm also drinking water constantly -- that's very important to help flush the toxicity out!! I'm learning a lot from e-mails and posts I'm getting from folks that have been through this before -- I can't tell you how much that helps me and may help others reading this that are going through something similar.
Tomorrow morning I go back to the oncologist to get a longer lasting shot than last round to help keep my white blood cell count up. I'm a little concerned about the side effects of the shot because the last one I got (shorter duration of side effects) was pretty unpleasant -- my lower back and hips ached, and I had flu-like symptoms. But at least this time I can better plan for the bone pain and time my pain meds better because they really helped get it under control last time.
I also go back to "A Woman's Place" at Northside Hospital tomorrow to get my wig adjusted a bit. From time to time it starts riding up on my head after a few hours, giving me that long-headed "alien" look! Unfortunately, I don't feel it happening -- I only notice it when I see it in a mirror, and then I just have to laugh!
Thanks so much for your encouraging words, prayers, and inspiration. This wouldn't be nearly as bearable without you!


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  • Keep up the fight!
    I spent the last few years helping with fund raising for cancer and sharing stories with others on how to use laughter as the best medicine. I've lost friends and family as recently as last week.

    Thanks for sharing your story with the public. I know first hand what you are going through. Keep yer hair on...if you can, if not have fun with whatever outrageous wig you can find to wear.

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