Chemo - Half Way!

I had my third chemo session yesterday, so I am now half way through my chemo program! That was the final FEC, in January I move onto Docetaxel. That will have all new side effects, including blisters on my hands and feet, but less nausea - swings and roundabouts I suppose :)

Apparently I have been getting off relatively lightly as far as FEC side effects go, so it could be worse, but I think the oncologist mainly said this because I haven't had mouth ulcers and confessed to not following the suggested mouthwash routine... I think the nausea, tiredness and dodgy arm are sufficiently bad.

I ended up having chemo in my left hand again, in a different vein (I think my last in that hand) since the two used previously appear to have collapsed. This session hurt my hand more than before and has left a bruise where it went in, so I am expecting the sore arm to return again - probably on Christmas Day. I have been given some more cream and need to get massages on it, so parents and hubby will have to draw up a roster for that duty :)

The nurses said I could have chemo in my right arm, but it might cause the same issue in that arm and would probably hinder me more. Again, I'll have to wait and see for the next session, if they can't find another vein in my left hand might have to start on the right hand.

Still feeling nausea, so not expecting the most festive of Christmases, but hopefully will at least be able to enjoy some yummy treats by Saturday. All I really want for Christmas is to be well again, unfortunately not a present available on ebay... Strange that this will always be the Christmas that I had cancer, but fingers crossed it will be the first and last time! Hope everyone has a fab Christmas - have a drink for me :)