I have been pretty bad at updating everyone but have been keeping extremely busy and doing pretty well over the past little while. I know there are many people asking for an update so wanted to update everyone with my halfway mark through chemo. As mentioned before I have 16 total rounds of chemo and I completed 8 last week! The last 8 weeks has been interesting and going to chemo appointments every Friday have not been my favourite however I feel pretty lucky that I can report that I have had minor side effects. I am much more tired then my normal high energy self but I am still able to maintain my normal active lifestyle. The tiredness is something I have to be careful with as sometimes I don't realize that I need to take it easy and really pay for it after. My body has reacted to the chemicals as I am sometimes achy and sore and have other minor side effects that don't feel normal. I have been able to get out snowboarding and exercise as much as I can! I am hoping to maintain this over the next 4 weeks as I finish the first medicine of my 2 through this treatment. I have also been continuing with the cold caps every treatment. This has also not been the easiest task however I have maintained almost all of my hair! I have had a bit of thinning and cannot do much with it include washing and brushing it very rarely but I am happy to say it is still very much on my head. I have had several family members and friends come to my appointments every Friday with me and I am so thankful for everyone helping out. I would not be able to do this without all the help! My second medicine that will start in April and sounds like it may be stronger and have more effects. Starting April 3 I will be going to the hospital every 2 weeks and might feel a bit more sick then I have been but I have learned to take it day by day. I have been able to visit friends and continue doing things I enjoy. I have also been able to connect with others through different events and groups that are going through the same thing. This has been great for the support but also I am passionate about teaching people about the cold cap as I hope the word can spread about others keeping their hair! I will try to be more active on the blog and update everyone with all my progress. Thank you for everyones continued support and positive thoughts as I continue through this process!
Jenn xo
Jenn xo