Chemo #5

Good News! Prior to my fifth chemo I had a CT scan to see what progress has been made from my four prior treatments. The results showed on average the nodules in my lungs and the lesions in my liver have decreased by 33%, and no visible signs of cancer in the colon where the tumor was removed. I was not sure what to expect at this point in the treatment cycle, but I was very pleased to have a 1/3 decrease as I’m 1/3 the way through chemo.

Chemo #5 went very smoothly. My big side effect change is that I’m more fatigued, and it lasts longer. I know I just need to listen to my body, and get rest when needed.

For this treatment, I chose my own shirt to wear. It comes from one of my favorite Avett Brothers’ song, and we used the quote on the front of our wedding bulletins. “Always remember there is nothing worth sharing, like the love that let us share our name.” It articulates the importance of family, the one you are born into, and the family you create. Throughout this whole experience, I have been fortunate to have had my family supporting me through it all. I also have had many people at my side that are part of my created family. Thank you to all of you. I love you dearly.

The week after treatment I took my first work trip since I got sick. I was wondering if I would have weird feelings going back to the warehouse, where I started to get pains and knew something was wrong. Fortunately, it went very well (minus the 98 degree heat). It was really nice to do something that was previously so routine for me. Doing things that were routine are small victories.

Sally Forth.