Second Round

I have been off of the pill chemo for two weeks now and I have to start taking it again today. I have been able to enjoy some good food and an occasional beer since my mouth/tongue soreness have pretty much gone. I suppose some or all of that will start to come back soon now that I am on another four week course of the 'poison pills'. My energy level has also been better and I have been enjoying walking around my yard. I got a little bit carried away on Saturday when I felt pretty good and I decided to get up on my roof and clean out my rain gutters. By the time I finished, I was shaking so bad I wasn't sure I could climb down the ladder and my heart was pounding and I felt like I could pass out. I told myself to not do this again. I have plenty of people who want to help me with things like this, but I am just a bit stubborn and proud and I don't like to ask. Well, I will certainly ask for help with that particular project when it is due again. There is no way to tell how this round of chemo will affect me, so I will just start today and see what happens. My scan is scheduled for November 28 and then my meet with my oncologist is on Dec 5. My life seems focused on that Dec 5 date to see if this pill chemo is doing anything to slow down the advance of 'the beast within'. I am hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. I sure hope that all of us with scans due this time of year get a good Christmas present of a good scan. Good luck to all of my fellow warriors.

Roger