Chemo cycle 4 started on Monday. Technically I am half way through the chemo as there should be 6 cycles. However this is not going up a hill until you are half way then back down the other side. It is more going up the hill and turning the corner to find the next part of the hill you couldn’t see before. Cycle 4 is a new chemical. So far this seems to be positive as there are less drugs to take at the moment, less queasiness and generally ok. But I am more tired - is that because I am still recovering from the cold I had at Christmas though? I still have to inject myself too, I had hoped we might loose that medication!
I am told that the side effects (tiredness) will get worse with each cycle and this chemical is worse than the last, so I am anticipating next week might not be great. The week after Christmas was something of a write off as I spent my days not sleeping much but not having the energy even to play board games. I lost most of my sense of taste so while Christmas dinner looked good, it was a bit wasted on me. I hope that next week will be better than that, but am trying to prepare for a time of rest.
We just pray that it is all worth it.
