carolmcb's Cancer Blog
October 27, 2007
I saw my oncologist on Friday. It was a good meeting. All my tests looked good and I got my go ahead for the next round of chemo. They have to keep a close watch my on my blood and urine tests because of the Avastin treatment that I am on. My blood pressure has remained unaffected so far by the Avastin. This is also a good sign.
Friday was the best that I have felt in a number of days, before and after seeing the oncologist. After chemo on Friday, I was tired but still basically alright. But Friday night was diarrhea. Saturday morning I felt great but by noon I wasn’t doing alright at all. No nausea but other gastrointestinal problems. The gastrointestinal problems consist of mainly of gas and pressure on the lower abdomen. The pressure can be quite severe making it difficult to be in any position comfortably. It’s a strange feeling and it’s worse than any pain than I have had so far. It’s early Sunday morning here and I wish it was this past Friday morning and I could feel like a human being again.
This one side effect of chemo that I was dreading the most was nausea. Well, I least I have pills for the nausea, which I haven’t had. So far, the oncologist is not convinced that the gastrointestinal problems are related to the chemo. I am more convinced since now since the symptoms stared over when chemo started again. It’s up to me to get this resolved this coming week.
I want to get my life to where it’s not 100% focused on the cancer. When you feel horrible from the chemo, I am finding that it’s not possible for me to do much but focus on the cancer world. However, from hearing the stories of others and the side effects they have had from their chemo, I know that I have been lucky so far.
I want to thank everyone that has given me support and encouragement. You really help me keep going and give me hope. Thank you.
Thanks for your support - 
I understand how feel . Some times the Cancer takes over you life. Look at the positive things.
Hug Sherri
Carol, that’s great to hear about the test results. Congratulations!
Don’t be too hard on yourself when you have to focus on the cancer world. Consider it a necessary evil while you’re in the midst of this battle so you can see where the progress is and what you need to do to get rid of this vermin.
Positive thoughts, prayers, have fun when you can, love, forgive, and live your life to the fullest.
Muy, muy Hugs…Grace
Step by step, even if they’re baby steps… you’ll get through this. I know the end of chemo seems so far off into the distance, but hang in there and keep on getting those good test results! Treat yourself – you deserve it.