Treatment Update

Mom has completed two rounds of her new chemo treatment. She has her third treatment this coming Monday. This new chemo treatment has been a little rough. Mom has had a lot of new side effects.

After her first treatment, she was very nauseous. Thankfully the doctor was able to give her medicine to help with the nausea. Mom also noticed that she's continued to be sensitive to cold items. She drinks and eats most items at room temperature now. The doctor said that the sensitivity to cold was a very common side effect.

After her second treatment, mom developed mouth sores. The mouth sores have made eating very challenging. Her checks and lips are also a bit swollen. She was able to get some medicine for the mouth sores, so we are hoping that it will help.

On a positive note, the fluid build-up in her abdomen seems to have slowed some. She did have to have another paracentesis about two weeks ago. The doctor removed 25 pounds this time around. That's the highest amount she's had removed at one time. Since the procedure, the fluid retention seems to be less. She still has been receiving treatments twice a week to help decrease the fluid and we do think those treatments are helping.

On January 24, Mom celebrated her birthday with family and friends. She got to have two birthday dinners. One with friends and the other with our family. She had a great time at both.

Here's a picture of the birthday girl.