Well, here it is February and Spring will soon be here. I haven't posted since last month's post follow-up and just a quick update today.
The 3 things that are still causing me problems are neuropathy, fatigue and short-term memory loss. I find that I need to write things down more often. The neuropathy is better, but I do notice that it is a slow process and may take several more months to completely abate. General fatigue is touch and go. I have good days mostly, but some days I just end up falling asleep with naps or early at night.
I haven't been to a dentist since last January (2008), and I have a tooth that's bothering me, so I called my oncologist and he said it was fine to go for dental work. I called the dentist this morning and have an appointment for a cleaning and exam on Thursday (day after tomorrow). They insist on this before doing any other dental work. I'll bet my gums are going to bleed worse than usual. I'll blame the chemo!
Thanks for everyone's support and I'll update next month after my next follow-up when they flush the port, check bloodwork and I have my exam.
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Yes, yes, yes and yes. The good news is that they should all abate with time (although the neuropathy may get worse before it gets better). My neuropathy is now only barely noticeable in my feet; I'm over my fatigue; I too have to write things down. And I also had the same deal with my first post-chemo visit to the orthodontist. So it sounds like you are going through all the regular parts of healing - which is a good thing!
I saw Rush "R+30" on HDNet and my head exploded - they are so damn good live, even now. Always thought Alex Lifeson was one of the great underhyped guitarists. I posted "YYZ" on my last music entry on my blog, check it out.
Aloha, RH
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