Chemo Treatment 6 - Day 3

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 It is Thursday (July 15) morning around 7:30am. She is still asleep.

Just wanted to give a brief update for whoever wants to know.

This round doesn't seem to be as hard as cycle 5. Which is good, because that one really did a number on her. This cycle is similar to cycle 4 if I had to compare.

-She is tired, and rests on the couch 95% of the day.
    She unloaded the dishwasher, and popped a small pizza in the oven yesterday while I was working
    outside on some stuff.. so she is able to get up and do small tasks if she has to. For the most part
    I try to make sure she doesn't need to get up for anything.

-The neuropathy is lasting a little longer this round than previously before.
    Previous rounds, the tingly hands and feet would come and go for 5-10 seconds every 5-10min.
    This round, the tingly hands and feet come and go for 30sec-1min every 5-10min.

-She is still sensitive to cold things (can't touch, eat, or drink anything cold).


She will have this going on for another couple days more than likely, but it is manageable.
I imagine she will begin feeling a little more energy on Friday. More on Saturday, and probably about back to normal on Sunday.

I will update with new info if something comes up.

Thanks all

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