I know I am breathing easier, dear readers, as you are too. I meet with my oncologist next week for my first follow up visit. I envision our conversation will be just as interesting as it was during our bi-weekly visits the last seven months:
Doc: "how are you feeling"
Me: rambling on and on about this side effect and that side effect and giving unsolicited advice on how to better interact with his patients and asking to be prescribed something to relieve the pain in my hands/feet...
Doc: "okay see you in 3 months, bye."
But all that won't bother me because for now (and hopefully forever) I do not have any evidence of cancer. I do have lingering and painful side effects. It will be so nice when my nerves have healed and my skin is no longer sensitive to everything. Certain fabrics feel like sandpaper against my skin! (perfect excuse to purchase a set of 1500 thread count sheets from Amazon... they are A-MAZ-ING!).
I'm also dealing with arthritis in my hands and elbows but my taste buds have rejoined the living world. Thankfully my hands tire out quickly so holding a fork for a long time is not possible therefore I am not able to overeat and regain all the weight I lost.
Anyway, I am happy. The sun is shining. The weather is warmer. And I am healthy. Tons to be thankful for!!! ((Hugs))
