Chemo #9

Yesterday, August 6, was my 9th chemo treatment. All went well, but I was very tired in the afternoon and suffered more nausea from this treatment than I've had in a while. I went to bed early, and this morning I feel much better, even ready for work this afternoon.

Since I have been having a lot of trouble with Cancer Related Fatigue, I had a good conversation with the oncology nurse about managing it. She gave me some printed information and a couple web sites about dealing with the fatigue. Mostly, it appears to be a mental fight, but part of CRF is inability to concentrate. Unlike normal fatigue everyone has, CRF can actually be made worse by resting or sleeping too much. Moderate exercise has been shown to help CRF. So, when my greatest desire is to lay down and take a nap, I need to force my lazy butt out of the recliner and exercise. What fun!

One more chemo (Aug 20) and we head back to MD Anderson on August 24 & 25. Of course we pray to get good news again. The question in my mind is just how good of news can I pray for without setting myself up for a letdown?

Joe