As forecast, I started a new treatment regime on Thursday. The chemo is called Doxil (doxorubicin). This is the treatment that was advertised to me, by my doctors, as easy peasy. Truth is, yes … compared to the last chemo I was on. Since my first session was scheduled last minute the layout of the day was not great … start, with an echo-cardiogram at 1100, and end the day with chemo at 3:30, which we all knew wouldn’t happen until 4:30 or 5:00. LONG DAY. So, I planned accordingly and booked a hotel room a block away from Dana Farber. (I really, really don’t like driving in the dark , and right after my first chemo? no thank you!)
The echo was fine. Then blood work, fine. Then doctors. Then chemo … yep the pharmacy was backed up so my treatment started at 500, not 300. Nobody’s fault. The actual chemo liquid going into my vein was a bright orange-red, or, Kool-aid colored as Patricia, my nurse, said!

And I had a corner office, so the view was grand …

Chemo went just fine. No immediate bad reactions (which can occasionally happen).
I got to the hotel room at 6:30 — relieved not to be driving home. I am a worrier however, so rather than worrying about a traffic accident, I spent the entire night worrying about catching COVID from ‘something’ in the room.
Friday morning before driving home, I got a bonus quick visit with my daughter! Yay. Yesterday and today … eh, a little mild nausea (nothing a bowl of dry cheerios can’t fix) and eh, a little bit of exhaustion (nothing two 2-hour naps a day can’t fix). So, I’m doing just fine. Easy peasy as advertised.
I am eternally grateful for the care I have received over the last decade, and my entire privileged life.
ONWARD!
We are the ones who are privileged to have you in our lives!
Your are amazing. Hugs!
I’m glad that the chemo and tests went as well as they could. And you don’t need any aid to your cool! xoB
So you really have “drank the Koolaid” on this one. U r amazing lady.
I agree with everyone above – you are amazing !!!
Always my inspiration Kaki! You’re truly amazing.
Love you!