Florida and Infusion #5



Luckily neither of these happened together but I figured I would write about both in one post.
Florida was the getaway my husband I needed.  I got to wear my medical mask on the plane, which was a good idea because there were many a people hacking up lungs on the plane. When we arrived in Sanibel Island, we were able to enjoy some beautiful weather and the beach, relax, drink some wine, and enjoy some great company with friends that we only see once a year or when one of us decides to get married. It was great to be back in a state where my Florida State gear is considered the norm and we even to stop by a Publix, although not as hoping as the ones in Tallahassee.  The only complaint was the No-See-Ums (a.k.a. Sand Flies). They bit up my legs like a buffet and now I look like I have a re-occurrence of the Chicken Pox. SOOO ITCHY! I hope that every one of these little punks die a painful death.




I met with the Oncologist when I got back from my trip and before starting Taxol (the new and easier chemo). The Horcrux is still shrinking, ALLELULIA, so it seems to be that my Horcrux is slowly being destroyed with my current regiment. He seems to be pretty positive that the Taxol will finish it off and that my response to treatment bodes well for my prognosis. So keep the prayers coming!

Infusion # 5 was scheduled for this past Friday and I will say, even though I have been told it will be easier on my body, I was/am plenty nervous.  I was told that some people have some allergic reactions during the infusion but they pumped me with some good ol’ medicine, including some highly expensive Tylenol, so no reactions for me!  The one negative side effect most people report on Taxol, is neuropathy of hands and feet. One way to prevent this that some claim works, is the icing of hands and feet during treatment.  There is still research being done to determine if icing really does make a difference, but I figure it doesn’t hurt to try. So, exposing my hands and feet to potential frost bite it is!  I haven’t been feeling too bad since the infusion, but it’s barely been 24 hours, so hoping the good feelings continue. 



Until next time. . .

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