Last Wednesday I started my second phase of chemo. This is scheduled weekly for the next 12 weeks. Side effects are supposed to be less intense, no nausea (yay!) and less bone/joint pain. The main side effect of this particular chemo is numbness of fingers and toes which is "cumulative" and I probably will not feel this effect for a few weeks.
The first session last Wednesday went well, I have felt pretty good. I have noticed stronger bone and joint pain but I will take that over constant nausea! My hemoglobin is still fairly low and it will take a few months to rebuild therefore I am still feeling a little tired (I have been told this will last throughout the summer).
If I understand my treatment plan correctly, I will have another small surgery towards the end of August followed by a couple of weeks of radiation. After this, I am not sure when I will be checked again to make sure my treatment plan was successful. I think it will be about three months after radiation but don't hold me to this exact plan, my brain is a little fried :)!
The kids are out of school at the end of this week and we look forward to spending time at the cabin. Bring on the warm weather, please!
Happy Summer!
Kristi
