It’s finally here – the last one! And looking back I can’t say it was a cake walk. I can say that the Taxol part of A-C-T was really nothing difficult. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I think the A-C part probably wouldn’t have been so bad without the Neulasta shot. If I had to do it again (which I am making damn sure I won’t by hitting this occurrence with every weapon in the arsenal) I would refuse that shot. My blood count is low, no doubt. But Dr. Splichal has put me on antibiotics as a preventative measure because of that. Perhaps you couldn’t go 8 rounds on antibiotics without causing immunity to them when you really need them but I would actually challenge your oncologist about whether or not you really NEED it if you are otherwise in good health.
Hmmm what can I say? Eh I’ve had some joint, muscle and bone pain but I’ve had worse working in the yard for a day. My hair is fully growing back by now. I will say I spent a pirate’s fortune on coloring my hair for 10 years but i’m fairly certain my hair wasn’t completely silver, white, platinum or whatever the term you use for, let’s be real – gray hair, but it is coming back 95% so. I’m waiting patiently for all of this to fall out and to see the gorgeous locks of golden walnut hair to return (although i’m not sure that is my real hair color – my hairstylist seems to remember it that way many years ago). Should I be holding my breath?Other than that – nothing more to report. Uneventful is much better than the alternative and I am just fine with that. Radiation…here I come!
