This week did not start out well. After a forced rest week last week, my white cell count never rebounded for chemo this week. So I figured that was 2 weeks I would have to make up, pushing this already long drawn out process into April. But I had an oncologist visit today and he had a nice surprise for me. He's changing the regimen. Instead of having smaller doses of Taxatere every week, I'll have a combined 3 week dose with the Carbo. Which means, I have TWO more sessions and I'm finished with the chemo!!!!!! The last one should be March 15!! Might knock me down after the first week but I'll take it if I can be done earlier! I finally have a clearer light at the end of the tunnel!! And maybe some hair.

Bright spot----obvious. :-)

frustration continues

....and the frustration continues...The blood draw I had on Monday sent my schedule into a tailspin. Instead of climbing back up like they were supposed to after skipping a week, my platelets fell even further. The oncologist didn't like the sound of that so he's inserting weeks of rest into my schedule drawing this party out till the END of March. Terrific. But as he points out, it's better to do that than to end up in the hospital with them dangerously low. Next week is my first "rest" week. (no chemo) Hopefully my body will start cooperating and the platelet level will skyrocket. Maybe I'll even get some tastebuds back who knows. Just in time for the next round. I just want to be FINISHED. This week my fingernails appear to be bruised and feel like I got them slammed in a car door. When I asked about it yesterday the nurse told me they're not bruised, they're dying and I will likely lose them. Huh. Could've forewarned me of that little tidbit. I guess there's no part of me this isn't going to ruin.

Bright spot: Had a great chemo day and lunch with Dena :-)