June 6: This week started ok, but it quickly declined. The outside high temperatures and the side effects from the steroids, makes me feel as though I am burning up inside. All the energy I had has been pulled out of me. My Oncologolist advised that I should remain indoors and stay hydrated. This became a challenge yesterday, when our AC shut off and the house quickly turned to a sauna. I called for service and an angel was looking out for me. The repairman stopped by and fixed the problem. Thank God! By the time he left the downstairs was 83 and the upstairs was at least 10 degrees warmer.
After my followup with the Ongologist, we discussed the port. My veins are taking a beating and I've developed phelbitis in my arm. My arm has also become irritated by the Red Devil medicine and I need to watch for further changes in my skin and report it immediately. I was refereed to a Vascular Surgeon and met with him Friday morning.
My surgery for the port is June 16 in the morning and my Infusion will be June 17.
It has been very frustrating for me to do the "simple things" this week. I only hope that I gain some energy before I have my next treatment. It's not a good feeling... I am used to doing so much more and I don't like that I am knocked down.
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