Chemo break

Round #3 of chemo is done.  Or, alternatively (in E.'s eyes), Round #2a of chemo is done.  You see, E. went through two rounds of chemo under that first regimen (Cisplatin/5-FU) . . . but because they were the same drugs, E. considers those Round #1a and Round #1b.  Now, that he's under a different regimen (Oxaliplatin/Avastin/Taxotere/Xeloda), it is his perception that he just now beginning Round #2 . . . completing Round #2a and heading to Round #2b, then Round #2c and so forth.  Of course, the doctors don't see it that way, but let's just indulge E. for the time being and agree with him.  :)

E. once again tolerated the chemo better than expected.  He did experience a variety of side effects, but after many of the horror stories we heard, we really did expect many more difficulties.  He's now got a week off before he begins Round #2b (or, um, Round #4).  There is high probability that the side effects will get worse as treatment continues.  Hopefully this week will give him time to regain some strength and energy.  

S.