Having rejoiced greatly at the end of chemo, I am now becoming somewhat fed up with the ongoing physical side effects of the whole chemo process but more specifically the Taxotere treatments.
At the moment the fingernails on my left hand are starting to part company with the nail bed and I am hoping that the process stops before I actually lose the nails. On top of that, I have put on nearly a stone over the course of the chemo sessions and the Taxotere has made this even worse because of the fluid retention effect so I feel fat and have swollen ankles and feet, not to mention my left arm which is developing lymphedema. Aaaargh! I look like a Michelin woman.
On top of that, my eyes are streaming with tears most of the time – especially outside. Makes playing golf very tricky. The medical folks all say not to worry it – the effects will go and the weight will come off in time. Typically they won’t be pinned down as to how long all this will take.
I will just have to be patient.
I had a CT scan last week to get set up for radiotherapy. Very straightforward and I now have the two tiny tattoos. You can hardly see them – definitely no street cred to be had there.
Will start checking for hair regrowth when I get back from Venice.
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