Today I went in for my third round of chemo. I’ll admit I wasn’t super excited this week as the day came closer – after the last round I felt pretty bad for about 2 weeks. One night I developed a slight fever (a big deal when your immune system is compromised). Thankfully, when Dan and I went to the ER they couldn’t find an infection and I wasn’t hospitalized. That was good news because we had a trip to Colorado planned and we were leaving two days later.

We were able to go on the trip and it was really fun. We saw friends and family, went to some of our favorite food spots and some new ones, checked out Red Rocks, Morison, Boulder, and the Museum of Nature & Science! I also experienced for the first time flying with a face mask. I was definitely the most fashionable passenger on the plane.

I was able to go to our monthly support group meeting this month (aka the meeting of the Lawrence Wonder Women). They are so supportive and kind and really helped me feel better about what Dan and I have been dealing with. It’s also been so helpful when people bring food for us. I never know what the next day will bring and it’s been nice not to worry so much about that.

Anyway, I wasn’t particularly looking forward to chemo today. I did end up asking for more meds to help with side effects and I’m hoping that will improve how I feel this time around. It was a bit eventful as I misread my calendar and was late getting to treatment, my power port had trouble, and the first bag of chemo sprung a leak (don’t worry not the super corrosive kind). In other news all three liver tests were within normal range! This a relief because at least one has always been high since I was re-diagnosed. I also got my flu shot and a pneumonia vaccine – I suggest getting one if you can!

Love,

Cass