Hello Everyone:
Thank you for all of your messages, calls and offers to assist. I am 2/3 of the way through chemo treatments. Thank goodness. This new series Taxotere is a rough one. Aches, pains, headaches and the metallic taste is so prominent now. I have been taking sleeping pills and major pain killers the past few nights to help. My body feels like it is at least a hundred years old! I’m likely though. I suppose that there are people who live with chronic pain like this for much of their lives. The cold weather doesn’t help either but baths and heating pads are very good. I am trying to get out and keep active a little. The fresh air helps. I’ll soon be seeing me doing the early morning “mall walks” at Bayview Village! Trading in my stilettos for my MBTs!
So far, my weight has remained fairly constant and my colouring is still the same “yellow” and I am thankful for that. I know that I have had a good first half – so I can’t complain.
From what I have experienced this week, I know that the next two treatments are going to be difficult and not to worry – I have all your numbers to call out for help!
Still the same feisty, fabulous fighting Winnie sending you all big hugs and smiles!! xoxo