September 24

Judy was supposed to have her third chemo tomorrow, but her white cell count was too low.  Chemo is delayed until Monday.  The CT scan that was scheduled for October 7 has been pushed back because the oncologist wants the CT scan after the fourth chemo treatment.  The plan is to reduce the amount of chemo for round 3.

Judy continues to feel good.  She had a fantastic weekend with her family.  Her brother, David, was here from Toronto. We had a family meal on Thursday and Friday.  On Saturday, we went to see the Crooked Trees at Hafford.  While at Hafford, we visited Ed Hudson's Hunting Lodge and had supper at the Sword and Chalice Restaurant.  Fantastic day!  Judy spent Sunday with her friend, Cathy Feld, while I joined Cathy's husband, Dan, for the Rider game.

Second Chemo

Judy had her second chemo yesterday, September 11.  The most obvious side effect following yesterday's treatment was extreme chills.  Once we got her warmed up, she was doing fine.  She had a decent sleep last night and has had a few naps today. In the afternoon, she spent some time enjoying the sunshine in the back yard. Judy is eating well and taking good care of herself.  The chemo pump will be taken off tomorrow.  Judy is thankful that chemo day is switched to Wednesdays for now because Friday chemo means the pump comes off on Sundays which requires home care.  Now she can go to the Cancer Clinic whenever she is ready to have the pump removed.

Chemo Delay

Judy was unable to have chemo on Friday because her white cell count was too low.  Chemo has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 11.  She continues to feel well.  It is always disappointing when there is a delay, but Judy soldiers on and enjoys the extra days of not feeling a chemo hangover.

September 4

Judy went for blood work today and had the stitches removed from the port incision.  Apparently, the first chemo was a decreased amount because the oncologist wanted to see how Judy would react to the type of chemo she is taking.  I think the next treatment will be a little stronger.  The only side effect Judy is experiencing right now is tingling and cold sensitivity in her finger tips.

We are finished at the lake for the season.  I start visiting my cohort of interns tomorrow.  Judy is going to keep me company as I visit Bruno, Wakaw, Aberdeen, and Riverview Colony.