Round #7

Well, normally I would be sitting in the doctor's office receiving round 7 and blogging. I am not, I am at home. I went to the doctor's office this morning thinking I would be doing round 7. My blood pressure and heart rates have been crazy all week. My blood pressure was low with a very high heart rate, my blood pressure has been normal with a better heart rate, and my blood pressure has been high with a high heart rate. Also, the neuropathy in my hands and feet are getting worse. Along with a very low white count. The doctor and I had a discussion and it was decided that the negatives of chemo are now outweighing the positives of chemo, so I have to be done. He said he doesn't feel comfortable doing the last two rounds as it could give me permanent damage to my hands and feet. He said he remembered I play piano and wants to make sure I still can. Also, my white counts didn't really rebound and he doesn't want to give me neulasta because of the bone pain. And the heart rate /blood pressure issue could be a real problem.

So, I still have to stay clear of people these next two weeks who may be sick because of my white counts. I see him in two weeks for blood work. I see the radiation oncologist in two weeks to get started with radiation. They figure 6-8 weeks everyday. My oncologist talked to my general physician and they are changing some of my regular meds and watching this blood pressure and heart rate thing as well as the neuropathy.

I have mixed emotions. I am thrilled to be done with chemo. I know I won't be bouncing back very quick. I know I have 6-8 weeks of radiation to get through. I'm a little nervous that I didn't finish the chemo rounds. So, it looks like the chemo portion of this journey is closing, and I'm on to the next.

I'm still really tired(I will be for awhile), and we have some hurdles to get over, so I rest.