2 Chemo Treatments
Still holding at 10lbs total loss
I think we've been pretty lucky with the way things have been going so far, but change is in the air. Scott is starting to really feel the effects from the treatments. He says it's hard to describe, but it's like being on the verge of being nauseated and it never lets up. His energy level really dropped over the weekend, so he decided that this next week would be the last week of work. His rash has also kicked up a level. It has traveled down to his chest. At this point there is no itchiness involved. Eating has becoming an issue because of the nausea and the horrible taste. Apple juice and ensure are the only things that still taste the way they should. I add sour cream to his scrambled eggs and gravy to whatever else, which seems to make food tolerable. Swallowing has not become an issue as of yet. As far as his demeanor, as long as football is on, he's happily distracted.
Today's Symptoms:
Eating & Drinking less enjoyable
Nausea
Sores developing on inside of left mouth cheek
Tender teeth
Slight sore throat still
Decreasing saliva
Fatigue getting worse (walks do help)
Noticeable Changes:
Blotchy face skin
Rash more pronounced ..face and torso
Activity Level:
Saturday & Sunday were very low..managed a walk each day and an outing to Walgreens on Sunday
Monday a bit more energetic.. He worked all day
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| Day 13 |
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| Rash and Red Dry Blotchy looking skin |
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| Semi- permanent Sticker Cross Hairs and Permanent Tattoo under sticker to help line up Radiation Lasers |
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| Rash |
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