1st week of FOLFOX

For the first few days after my 1^st chemotherapy infusion of FOLFOX I felt fatigued and nauseated. It was nothing bad, but I definitely did not have any energy and I didn’t care to eat much.  It was not until Sunday night that I felt mostly normal. I have noticed very slight hand foot syndrome. My jaw hurts a bit when I first eat, which is not supposed to be a side-effect, but either way, it is there. I have been working part time from home when I am not feeling well. I hope to work all of this week though. I did not have the energy or desire to ride my bike last week, hopefully this week it will stay dry and I will be able to get some miles in.

I had an appointment at Katmai today, they drew some blood and I met with Dr. Levandovsky.  My blood work looks good and overall I am doing well. I have another appointment next Monday so that they can check my blood again. Then on Tuesday I will have my second infusion of FOLFOX and they will attach the fanny pack with the 5FU for the 2 days after the infusion.

Dr. Levandovsky and I have decided to see how I do without the anti-nausea medicine that I used last cycle. He gave me a new prescription that should not cause me to be drowsy. My cancer support group also suggested that I try ginger for the nausea.

Please do not forget to RSVP to the evite for my fundraiser on August 25^th. This way we can make sure we have enough food, beer and wine!!  Hope to see you there!! I am looking forward to seeing Chris, Renee, and baby Jill.