Three-Star Day

Enjoyed a lazy, pampered day today. Slept in, gave some lovin' to my pup, read the newspaper then made some marinara sauce with more tomatoes from Clark's garden. At 2 o'clock I stopped everything and got myself together for a relaxation massage at Kenneth's. What a treat!

Now kicking back in my favorite chair and sipping on a wee glass of port. Decided it'd be the last treat of the day for this pampered chemo princess.

As to how I'm feeling the day after treatment three of the Taxol Treat, well, obviously not too bad. My hands are swollen some and feeling a little tingly. I can also add another Taxol side effect to my list: discolored fingernails and toenails; the nail beds of both also feel bruised. For some women, the issue goes as far as the nails falling off -- hoping that doesn't happen to me.

The irony is that most of these side effects are not directly related to the Taxol, but the solvent used to liquify the cancer-killing drug so it can be injected intravenously. 

Whew, suddenly very sleepy. Think I'll turn in. Heading south tomorrow with brother John to our sister Mary Ann's -- we're going down to pick up my niece and have a quick visit with MA & RJ.

Good night.

Pic o' the Day. Posting this now because my oncologist, Dr. Lustberg, will be away on my last chemo. I'll see her again for a variety of follow ups, but she's a special person and I wanted to share.