No appointments this past week since the radiation ended Monday, just pills and pills. Side effects so far are quite a bit of hair loss (looks like a full waste basket) but I still have enough left that Joni says it looks better than it used to because I don't have cowlicks now! One aspect is that there is all this white hair, but underneath there was still quite a bit of brown. Probably a few more days until it's all gone.
Other stuff - a slight forehead rash, little scalp tenderness. Gum and cheek sores. Tooth ache mostly better, but DDS still wants to pull it, have to get Oncologist's OK, he'll do a blood draw. Maybe get it all done this week. Appetite still poor, taste buds essentially non-operating. Probably still losing weight as a result. Hip soreness is still here, making it harder to balance and navigate.
Nexavar isn't too much of an issue so far, I just hope it's working. Fatigue has been pretty extreme this week. Don't do much but relax and "deep rest" in the recliner all day.
Joni still working like a trooper. Mowed again, but that's something she likes to do, so maybe that's a good thing. Essentially cooks 2 meals for each meal - mine and hers. Most of you will appreciate the fact that she has built up this file, starting at Day 1, with notes on every appointment, medication change, Dr. comment, symptom update, etc. Mrs. organized!!
Willl catch up as news develops. Appreciate your interest.
Ed
