So, even though my scans (pet, cat and mri)have shown no signs of cancer (that's the good news, if you were looking for it) it is strongly recommended that I undergo four more rounds of chemo therapy.
We will start in a couple of weeks.
The drug I will take is called Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin®). Here are some of its side effects:
- Numbness or tingling in hands or feet.
For some people, these symptoms can be triggered by anything cold, such as iced drinks and cold air.
- Lowered resistance to infection
Oxaliplatin can reduce the production of white blood cells by the bone marrow, making you more prone to infection.
- Bruising or bleeding
Oxaliplatin can reduce the production of platelets.which help the blood to clot.
- Anaemia (low number of red blood cells)
This may make you feel tired and breathless.
- Nausea (feeling sick)
We call itvomiting
- Diarrhoea
It is important to drink plenty of fluids if you have diarrhoea.
- Tiredness and a general feeling of weakness
It is important to allow yourself plenty of time to rest.
So, now I got that going for me...
Someday this will all be behind me (ha ha) and we can all have a big laugh about it...
I must say, however, that it is getting harder and harder to imagine that day.
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