Sorry for the delay in update after her treatment on Thursday. I have been so busy . . . with things like making Brett Favre on Dancing with the Stars twitter jokes . . . and some work and house chores.
Jill had her first “t” treatment – Taxol – this past Thursday. Her first 4 treatments were the “a” treatments – Adriamycin - The last 4, “t”. Taxol is supposed to not have the nausea that the “a” series had and so far, that is 100% accurate. Jill has been so excited that she was not stuck on the couch for the days after the treatment. However, Taxol carries with it pain. Aching, joint and general pain. As of last night, it started. She thought her hands hurt because they were so dry. Now it looks like it is just the pain. She is having a good deal of pain and difficulty doing things with her hands (like opening things, tying shoes, etc). She just took 2 Tylenol. She has a script for Vicodin. We will see if she needs it. One gal she met said that after 2 of the 4 Taxol treatments she went to the Oncologist and said ‘no more treatments’ because it was so unpleasant. Fortunately, she was talked into finishing. I have already told Jill I will not allow her such talk. 
Thanks for the update. Not sure if you can buy these in the store or not (ck beauty supply store - and might be worth trying) but what about some kind of heated mitt (the kind they use when getting a manicure for really dry skin) maybe those would feel really good on her hands. Just a thought.
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Prayers going up Jill.YOU CAN DO IT! Let me know if you need anything,.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for all of you involed in this fight - and that is so many of you, not just those who reside in your home. Love to all.
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