Today will be my 10th Abraxane treatment and I only have two more to go. I feel like giving up on this drug because of the side effects. It causes pain all over my body, especially in my feet and legs. I have numbness/tingling in my hands and feet, and my tongue has been sore. The pain pills they gave me helps some, but it takes awhile to start working. I keep getting these hot flashes in my face, like I’ve stuck my head in an oven. Feet and ankles are swollen.
I went to the Lymphedema Clinic last week and they gave me a glove to wear for the swelling in my hand. They give you exercises to do to guide the fluid to other lymph gland areas.
Yesterday, I had a CT of my chest and liver and had a bone scan. Doctor wanted to check all that out because of the pain I am having. I hope that all turns out okay. I am ready for the chemo to be done with! I just have to hang in there a little longer. Then I move on to radiation for 8 weeks.
LeAnn
Hang in there Leann, I’m praying for you. When you feel up to it, please post again so I can catch up on where you are. Last week when we visited, you said you had an appointment to go over new scans. Hopefully nothing new and good news about the current treatment. Keep us posted. Lisa