Chemo Regimen 2 is History - On paper anyway ...

Regimen 2 is done and gone by not quite yet forgotten. So far the effects are much like those after regimen 1 only somewhat more intense this time around. The good old Prednisone insomnia effect has held true and the monthly 'sheep count' has begun again. The nausea, although not really more intense, is now longer lasting but the 'new medical breakthrough' of 'force it down with food' is still proving successful.

So here is the run down of how she feels after Round No. 2:
Fatigue plus some ...

The fatigue has brought a new buddy with this time in the form of 'low energy levels'. This is seriously frustrating Kirstin given her history of obsessive sportiness. Doing stuff now takes a 'dash of effort' but luckily her frustration and dislike for laziness keeps it at bay.

Hair loss revenge ...
If hair loss is not bad enough then chemo will give an added bonus in the form of a slight and so far small follicle rash but its easily managed using Elizabeth Anne's or Johnson's Shampoo.

Smash and Grab ...

For this side effect you will need the following equipment: Broom, mop, bucket, packet and an account at Console glass ... Yes unfortunately it is a side effect ... the 'slippery hands' syndrome. If its a glass and it contains liquid, then its bound to fall. No wonder they don't let chemo patients drink alcohol ... imagine that 'balance a glass act' .... Console would become the new Bill Gates.

But the good news is that her blood count is, and I quote, very good for the end of regimen 2. Kirstin is now on 'chemo break' until the 23rd when they are going to perform the second PET scan.