I'm a little behind since I've now actually have 4 treatments, but I've not had a lot of time to update this blog. Anyways, my chemo buddy this week was my friend, Allison Bailey. In fact, she is pretty much the reason I am having people request to be my "chemo buddy". In one of my "comments" in the blog she mentioned wanting to come with me and be my chemo buddy. I hadn't really thought much about it before she asked me, but it has been so fun! As fun as getting chemo with someone can be. We arrived around 12:30 and chemo began. They always start with an anti nausea drip first and follow it with herceptin, then taxotere (icky) followed by carboplatin. I really don't feel anything while it is going in, but my nurses say taxotere is the one that makes me feel like crap. Sorry. I think it is also the steroids. I know they mess with my appetite and my taste buds. So far I've gained 4 lbs. Partly it is because of the increased appetite, but also diet anything tastes horrible and so I've been loving lemonade, and limeades from Sonic during Happy Hour.
One funny thing happened this week during treatment. Occasionally, Intermountain Animal Therapy comes and visits patients during chemo. In fact, 3 years ago while getting herceptin, I was part of their DVD video that was made explaining their therapy program in connection with cancer patients. Anyways, this week a big, huge, white long haired dog and his owner came through the chemo room. He was making his way around the room and made it to Allison and me. If you know Allison, dogs aren't her favorite, plus I had mentioned to her that one of the dogs, Colonel, had been so friendly that he first put his paws on my lap and then, hopped on the reclining chair and flipped it down. It was quite funny. Allison scooted back as far as she could while the owner and dog visited. The dog let me pet him for about 5 seconds and then turned his back on us and seemed uninterested. The owner explained that he was fairly new at this therapy thing. It was kind of funny to me because he was not interested in anyone in the room, yet was their to provide comfort and love to cancer patients. He'll probably get better with time, and it is a nice program provided to cancer patients.
Thanks to the Jensens for watching Ash during treatment. Also to Astills and Baileys for watching Ash during my naps. Thanks to the Cooks and the Emetts for dinners on Thursday, Friday and a couple of freezer meals from Sara Cook.
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Julie-it's Shari Ryan. I just wanted you to know I have been following you closely since Jodi told me about your recurrence. I visit your blog often and am always thinking of you. I wanted to come to your party, but I couldn't-family stuff. Anyway, your friend Allison Bailey is one of my little sister's best friends. We know her really well and she will definitely be one of your guardian angels through all this. Take care and maybe I'll see you soon! -S
I loved chatting during chemo, and am so glad that you have the chemo buddy system. thanks for sharing.
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