I had another bad week from Chemo this week. I came home and crashed Tuesday after chemo, woke up sick in the middle of the night again, and the days of nausea, fatigue, fever and chills, diarrhea, stomach aches, body aches, and no appetite began again. I spent Wednesday through Saturday sick in bed. I finally was able to eat a little chicken noodle soup on Saturday, and today I have moved from bed to the family room recliner. I have been able to eat little bits of food today. I am still really weak and don't have any energy. I tried to get up and get ready for church this morning, but the exertion almost made me pass out.
When we went to chemo on Tuesday, we asked the doctor about my bad reaction to chemo. He seemed perplexed by my response. He told us that the fever and chills may be from a the volume of cancer cells dying off, but this chemo usually has a low rate of the other side effects I had experienced. We were kind of befuddled by this, because all of the side effects I had experience were listed on the paperwork he gave me on Gemzar. I don't know if I am sick from Chemo, sick from cancer, or sick from the cancer responding to the chemo. All I know is I am sick of being sick.
Once again, we couldn't get through it without all of the daily help we receive. We appreciate the meals, help with the kids, small treats, friends peeking in to check on me.
Also, I smile every day when more and more info comes in about the "Race 4 Amber" that is being planned by our friends and neighbors. It amazes me how many people are donating time, money, prizes, to make this a successful event. I am amazed by the army of people who care for our family, and who are working so hard to make such a wonderful event for us. If you haven't read about it yet, full details are on the homepage: www.amberchase.weebly.com
Date: Saturday November 1, 2008 (You all know you'll have Halloween candy to work off) Is either a 1 mile or 5k.
Time: 10:00 am. Race is scheduled to start at 10, so come early and register.
Where: Perry Park 2450 West 900 South, Perry, UT
There will be auctions and prizes, including pink Race 4 Amber bracelets for the first 200 registered, and prize for the "pinkiest" person.